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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 (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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