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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 57 today in Worcester
-When might we experience another solar eclipse? (:59)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old
-In Worcester, 88-year-old man hit and killed by car driven by man he was getting coffee with, police say (1:48). Article
-Suspect in Worcester murders of mother and daughter held without bail (1:56). Article
-Worcester crime stats show crimes involving guns increased in 2023
-Radio Worcester (19:53): Worcester police chief discusses equity audit improvements
-Lincoln Street Denny's closed for good
-TODAY! Rally in Worcester for North High state champs on Saturday
-Worcester 12-year-old donates hundreds of Easter Baskets to homeless children (2:13). Article
-Radio Worcester (17:37): Worcester Guardian, 6 months of free news & donation launch
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:51): Is the Worcester School Committee trying to stifle dissent?
-The Faces of Worcester: Principe Virtuez, business owner
>FAITH: What is Holy Saturday? What to know about the last day of Holy Week
>DINING OUT: Here's what is open locally on Easter Sunday
-ICYMI: U.S. Marine from Worcester swept out to sea in waters at beach in Puerto Rico
-Worcester couple convicted of helping scam woman out of $3.2 million
-Sutton magician sentenced to more than 6 years in prison for child pornography offenses
-Driver sentenced to 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 years in Worcester drag-racing death of Jessica Simone
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Pickleball enthusiasm hits the Regional
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton cannabis company settles $460,000 lawsuit
-At Grafton Ask Them Anything, they asked them everything
-National accounting firm closes 100-year-old Gardner office
-West Boylston police log March 18th to 24th
-Paxton markers are witness to history
-Spencer moves closer to implementing cost-saving electric aggregation program
-Man evades Athol police after violently attacking ex while staying with new girlfriend next door
-Meadowbrook welcomes disc golf pro shop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Local musical duo Ash & Eric at back to serenade the Redemption Rock taproom on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre unveils stellar 2024-25 Broadway Series
-Five Things to Do: Sympli Whitney, Jack Soreff, Zigmont and more ...
-100FM The Pike (5:38): Breakdown Lane for March 29th
-Skyler Miser brings Ringling Bros. back to DCU as the Human Rocket
-All Elite Wrestling Returns to the DCU with "Dynamite," "Collision"
-Ray Mariano on hate and lies overtaking America
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 418 (27:47): Warner Fletcher
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 323 (28:48): Marie's Mission
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 31 (29:09): Virginians For Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who performed in many musicals at Foothills Theater
>SPORTS: Patriots owner "felt bad" that "The Dynasty" emphasized "more controversial" moments
-Ex-NFL players explain why Alex Van Pelt is "really good hire" for Patriots
-Jordan Fuller's recovery is coming along during Holy Cross spring practice
-Red Sox lose to Mariners, 1-0
-WooSox lose season opener in bottom of the ninth, 8-4
-Worcester beat Growlers, 3-2
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Kia recall: Some Telluride vehicles pose rollaway risk
>NATIONAL: Julian Assange staves off extradition to U.S. for now
-Nearly 300 Nigerian schoolchildren released, 2 weeks after abduction
-Tragic: Father, 4 children killed in house fire
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. school bus driver who stalked 8-year-old boy sentenced to 9 years
-Drunk driver who killed woman sent back to prison after Channel 4 investigation (2:40)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's Aleice Harmon finds happiness by helping children as she earns her B.S.W. degree
-Clark Student Council will join divestment campaign
-Mass. college tuitions cross $90,000 mark
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most popular lake towns in every state
>BUSINESS: America’s largest companies are fueling inequality, says new study
-Visa and Mastercard agree to slash fees in $30 billion landmark settlement
>SHOPPING: Tiki torches sold at BJ's recalled after reports of burn injuries
>HOMES: Mass. homes are 10% more expensive than last year
>HEALTH: Study finds that getting more sleep leads to feeling younger (:51)
-Could eating a healthy diet reduce the risk of Alzheimer's in people with Type 2 diabetes?
>FOOD: As cocoa prices soar this Easter, chocolatiers consider alternatives
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Imaginary," "The Taste of Things," and more
>CELEBRITY: Louis Gossett Jr., first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
>ANIMALS: Scared rescued dog was too afraid to come inside the house until... (3:48)
>HISTORY: Watch Worcester Auditorium's Kimball Organ come back to life (1:30)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Friends of man with A.L.S. fix up his old Mustang in heartwarming surprise (2:40)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, dog digging in yard unearths decades-old military bomb
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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