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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+9:00: State's highest court reinstates conviction of woman in grisly Worcester murder (:25). Article
+9:00: Related: Channel 5 coverage of original sentencing (1:52) (pictured)
+9:00: Remembering the 1972 Worcester Art Museum heist
+9:00: Westborough police seek missing woman
+9:00: Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
+9:00: Cara McCormack named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+9:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 23
+Noon: Good news and bad news in Worcester crime stats. Here's what to know
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Business Journal Movers & Shakers for March 18th
+Noon: Worcesteria: "Spice Girls" rats ready to rock their retirement
-Worcester Boys Club housing project gets extension, bigger city subsidy
-Worcester’s Beechwood Hotel receives 4 diamond ranking from AAA
-Hibernian Cultural Center goes all out for St. Patrick's Day
-Turtleboy blogger charged with violating restraining order
-Celebrate Women's History Month with these local events
-Worcester Public Library is welcoming more visitors, while seeing more troubling incidents
-Wavvz Concepts features custom designs, offers creative opps
-Annual Worcester spring plant sale supporting urban agriculture begins
-Worcester Public School News (18:20): Worcester Tech edition
-ICYMI: How the wife of a former Worcester firefighter became the loudest voice in the push to remove toxic chemicals from turnout gear
-Pediatrician with practice in Worcester accused of molesting a child
-I-290 rollover in Shrewsbury prompts response from multiple agencies
-Alleged child abuser admitted to Worcester school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Radio Worcester (9:39): Sweets & Java owner Kathy Diehl
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Bahá’í community celebrates Ayyám-i-Há
-Hundreds attend student-run social justice event at Sutton High School
-Annual Tarentino Strong Car Show returning in May
-Grafton Food Banks holds annual fundraiser
-Bates, Wetherbees to be honored at Tribute
-The Item's calendar of events
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Redemption Rock Brewing announces new hours
>SHOWTIME: Former Millbury schools sub publishes first novel
-100FM The Pike (9:25): Nick Pope from Ancient Aliens listens to Mike Hsu's thoughts on aliens walking among us
-Christopher Collins: Lincoln Street School whole jar of smart cookies
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 562 (27:37): Richard Anger, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 25 (28:30)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse, artist and teacher from Worcester
>SPORTS: North repeats as Division 1 state champs to cap 24-0 season
-South falls in Division 2 state title game
-Holy Cross women's basketball wins league title, heading to NCAA Tournament
-Related: Crusaders to play in First Four against UT Martin
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to A.I.C. in series deciding game 3
-Celtics beat Wizards, 130-104
-Patriots sign receiver K.J. Osborn
-Revs lose to Cincinnati, 2-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: How much should the average American expect from their 2023 tax refund
-Tragic: 3 children and 2 adults die after school bus collides with semi
>NEW ENGLAND: 17-year-old killed in cargo van crash on Nantucket (:23)
-Missing New Hampshire woman found dead
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross alumna invited to State of the Union Address
-WPI and F.I.R.S.T. robotics competitions (1:04)
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (7:37): Sculptor-professor James Maurelle gives recycled materials new life
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the largest castles in the world
>BUSINESS: Worcester Guardian announces collaboration with Worcester State
-Over 75% of Americans say tipping culture has gone too far: study
>SHOPPING: Millennial and Gen Zs lining up for hours for cheap jewelry
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, March 10th to 16th
>HEALTH: Trial results show dramatic progress against glioblastoma (2:18). Article
-Neti pots, nasal rinsing linked to another dangerous amoeba. Here's what to know
>FOOD: Auburn restaurant closes after 67 years
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu, Disney password sharing crackdown — Here's what you need to know
>MOVIES: Pierce Brosnan picks Cillian Murphy for next James Bond: "Would do a magnificent job"
>CELEBRITY: Christie Brinkley reveals skin cancer diagnosis, details graphic treatment
>ANIMALS: Baby squirrels visit their rescuer every day (:59)
>HISTORY: Chase Building on Front Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 81-year-old named world's oldest fitness instructor
-Meanwhile, in New Orleans, rats eating cannabis in police evidence room
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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