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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 25 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Firefighters battle bitter cold during fire in Worcester (pictured)
-Quick action by Webster police saves toddler found in river
-Chase ends in arrest of wrong-way driver Route 20
-Worcester man among 3 arrested in connection to October armed robbery
-How a Mass. law prevents clergy abuse survivors from getting justice
-Worcester nonprofit helps women leave sex trade with fewer funds
-2 Worcester employers named among "Healthiest Workplaces" in U.S.
-R.E.C. Mobile Market starts making stops next Tuesday
-Former firefighters work to raise awareness for early cancer detection
-Worcester Police Department swearing in ceremony (15:01)
>FAITH: Keep the Faith — Should we read the Book of Revelation differently?
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 — Lobster Dishes (4:35)
-ICYMI: Gravestones at Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester knocked over by car
-Truck gets stuck under Cambridge Street bridge in Worcester
-Worcester man who allegedly caused Gardner crash that killed couple arraigned
-Worcester librarians will host games of Scrabble monthly
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Students move into Dawson modulars
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Community recalls impact of Margaret Watson
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton boys' soccer team helps a group recover from vandals (2:14)
-Millbury Police Department "swears in" 2 new comfort dogs
-Food trucks may be "one-and-done" with Sterling Zoning Board
-Berlin Boylston schools hold off sharing budget for better numbers
-State official discusses housing in Clinton
-Town elections are just around the corner
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Brandie Blaze at Poet's Cauldron, improv jam, "Inside and Out" and more ...
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on ice skating at Worcester's Buffone Arena
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 142 (29:35): Native Plant Trust
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 25 (28:58): PA For Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area priest who served at several local parishes
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick believed to be done with big-market media: NFL rumor
-NFL Divisional Round Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross women's basketball wins eighth straight
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Loyola. Postgame interview (:51). Highlights (2:03)
-Railers beat Fort Wayne, 4-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: U.S. sees over 80 weather-related deaths as dangerous cold continues
-Flight attendant arrested for filming minors in aircraft bathrooms, feds say
-Tragic: Newlywed drowns at honeymoon destination
>NEW ENGLAND: Police officer shot in Wilbraham
-Gov. Healey proposes more local options for municipalities
>COLLEGES: Assumption Fall Dean’s List
-AMC@Work: Nursing graduate Phil Berry
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These photos of Iceland will make you want to book a ticket today
>BUSINESS: Wayfair lays off 13% of workers after C.E.O. told staff to work more
-"Managing up" career trend can boost employee productivity
>SHOPPING: Worcester bookstore among 7 independents across Mass. that are must-visits, according to Yankee
>HOMES: Multi family sells in Worcester for $1.2 million
>HEALTH: Why am I still coughing a few weeks after having a cold? (1:08)
-States with most people on Ozempic, Wegovy for weight-loss
>FOOD: 3 new Kraft Singles flavors coming
>TV/STREAMING: Andrew McCarthy Brat Pack doc to stream on Hulu
>MOVIES: "Mean Girls" finishes first at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Jodie Foster confirms she turned down playing Princess Leia
-"Pawn Stars" reality star Rick Harrison breaks silence after son dies at 39
>ANIMALS: Worcester pitbull Prince looking for a forever home
>HISTORY: History of Spag's (7:26)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 teen girls rescue couple from riptide in Barbados
-Meanwhile, in China, man’s gross prank goes horribly wrong after his pants catch on fire
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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