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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Worcester water, sewer rates rising for 2024 fiscal year
+7:00: Out to Lunch festival series returns to Worcester Common
+7:00: Ryan McKenna, only survivor of 2022 East Brookfield crash, leaves rehab after 272 days
+Noon: W.P.D. asks for help IDing woman wanted in bank larceny
+Noon: Retiring North High, Burncoat principals reflect on career lessons learned
+Noon: Six Things To Do: Miss Massachusetts, "Rock of Ages," She's Busy ...
+Noon: Art in the Park returns to Elm Park with outdoor sculpture exhibit
-No public funds to rebuild Worcester building where 4 died
-Earlier: Owner of Worcester apartment building where 4 died seeks public funds for rebuild
-Worcester-area rents rising, putting homes out of reach: Report
-Earlier: $1,625 for fair market 2-bedroom rental in Worcester area: Report
-Khrystian King will run for mayor of Worcester this year
-School Committee member Sue Mailman wants to change the pay rate for School Committee members
-Worcester’s got skin in Allston Pike rebuild, say business leaders
-Worcester Public Library branches switch hours for summer
-In Worcester court, guardsman Jack Teixeira pleads not guilty in document case (:27)
-Worcester man sentenced for role in attempted Rockland robbery
-Worcester police to hold promotion ceremony Thursday
-ICYMI: Carlos Asencio guilty of first degree murder in stabbing at O'Connor's Restaurant (1:13)
-Related: "Some justice" — Amanda Dabrowski’s family reacts to guilty verdict
-I-190 lane closures in Worcester all week during construction
-Worcester ranked 37th best run city in the U.S.
-Worcester schools celebrate the last day of classes
-Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (5:15)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): A new face in the Wachusett Auto Department -- Spotlight on Mr. Baker
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Reduce stress at Lavender Farm Fest in Holden
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Family mourns 28-year-old "playful father" killed in Dudley crash
-Investigation into Berlin home explosion, fire points to propane leak, fire marshal says
-Jennifer LaMontagne named interim Clinton Middle School principal
-Sidney Adams awarded $1,500 scholarship by Friends of Shrewsbury Public Library
-Millbury's Nick Kolifrath suits up twice for all-star games, following football with baseball
-Leominster man killed in crash in Rhode Island
-Hudson man, 77, dies after van crashes into New Hampshire bridge: Police
-Hudson fire station "uninhabitable" after lightning strike
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's this Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Writing Lines: Lifting voices at Worcester literary events
-Historical Museum recognized for women's suffrage centennial
-DCU Center in process of replacing all seats
-Listen Up: Death Over Simplicity brings emotional depth to new tracks
-Chamber of Commerce: Polar Park's success is plain to see
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 902 (28:31): Worcester City Council candidate Maydee Morales
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 71 (28:10): Third World Challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester assistant city manager
>SPORTS: Celtics finalizing blockbuster Kristaps Porzingis 3-team trade after first deal collapsed
-Twins beat Red Sox, 5-4
-Bravehearts fall in ninth, 7-5. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Thursday
-North High boys' basketball state champs honored at Union Station ceremony
-WooSox shut out Lehigh Valley, 5-0
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-U.S. women's team announces World Cup roster led by Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Titanic tourist sub runs out of oxygen
-Tornadoes tear through northern Texas town, killing 3
-Tragic: Bear mauls, kills man drinking his morning coffee
>NEW ENGLAND: Thousands of fireworks seized so far in annual Mass. operation
-Mass. A.G. warns of R.M.V. scams as new law implemented July 1st
>COLLEGES: Nichols alumnus commits $100,000 to support local scholarships
-Q.C.C. Respiratory Therapist Program wins national award
>BUSINESS: Food Hub celebrates graduation of Diverse Entrepreneurs Program
-Fed’s Jerome Powell says more rate hikes are likely this year
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day -- Dates, early deals and what to expect
>HEALTH: A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says
-UMass Medical School (22:57): UMass Medical School experts discuss gut microbiome’s role in health
>FOOD: Dunkin' Salted Caramel Cold Brew returns for summer
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most secluded beaches around the world
>HOMES: Stink bugs are chewing through gardens: What to do
>TV/STREAMING: "American Horror Story's" Ryan Murphy leaving Netflix for Disney
>MOVIES: Jennifer Lawrence "born to do hard R comedies": "Sweet spot"
>CELEBRITY: Adele told Sylvester Stallone "no deal" on buying L.A. mansion without Rocky statue
>ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets of the week -- Meet Buttons and more
>HISTORY: Old South Church in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Eagle Scouts save swimmer after suffering heart attack
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, hungry bear breaks into truck looking for dog food
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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