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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Barricaded suspect arrested in Worcester after attacking officers with wrench, throwing urine on them, police say
-Scheme inside Worcester County Jail used information from inmates to steal more than $77,000 in COVID benefits
-Millbury man arraigned on 6 charges he abused pair of 8-pound dogs
-Diocese can sell Mount Carmel Church property in Worcester with no restrictions
-Former St. Mary's School building in Worcester sells for $2.45 Million
-AG: Worcester residents overpaid $400,000 for electricity in just one month
-The 10 best wedding venues in Worcester
-Central Mass. restaurants struggling to find help as traffic increases
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-MBTA announces Worcester commuter rail schedule changes
-RMV: No vehicle inspections through the weekend
-Worcester schools present plans for two-year kindergarten pilots
-Rosen's Roundtable #435 (27:59): Where Are The Condos?
-State Senator Ryan Fattman speaks out on OCPF investigation
-ICYMI: Worcester man gets 21-24 years for kidnapping, rape at Shrewsbury motel
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Roll On America having one final skate before closing forever on April 5
-Heh heh: Grafton Library’s promise to loan out cats is just a feline April Fool
-Local high schools recognized for innovation programs
-Tribute to longtime Leicester civic leader who recently passed away at age 80
-Santander leaving long-time home in Worcester's glass tower
-Former Doherty High star restructures contact to stay with N.Y. Giants
-Friday night Central Mass. high school football highlights
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-TV/Streaming: The best Easter movies on Disney+ and on Netflix
-Shopping: State of Solomon Pond Mall, A tale of 2 levels (24:30)
-Homes: Inside a rundown Washington, D.C., home that got 76 cash offers
-Food: This weekend is your one chance to try a Woo-Pie from Table Talk
-Meanwhile, in Vegas, unique 4/3/21 date draws lines for wedding licenses
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester babysitting club has been pandemic lifeline for Worcester parents, kids
-Worcester City Manager: Don't let guard down over Easter weekend
-Updated case numbers for every city and town in Central Mass.
-Dr. Finberg of UMass. Medical School on travel and new vaccine rollout groups (3:48)
-ICYMI: About 25% of Worcester’s population has received at least 1 one dose of vaccine
-Massachusetts expanding vaccine eligibility on Monday
-Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson: How effective is each vaccine?
-17 percent of Americans are fully vaccinated
-Many still hesitate to get vaccine, but reluctance is easing
-CDC: Fully vaccinated people can travel in U.S. without tests, quarantines
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Separated by pandemic, couple married 72 years has emotional reunion
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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