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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 (:38). High of 32 today in Worcester
+1:00: Monster winter storm set to move across country. Boston meteorologists discuss latest forecast (12:38)
+4:00: How much did it snow in Central Mass.? See town-by-town totals
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Vehicle buried in Shrewsbury Police Department lobby (:16). Article
+4:00: Declared winter parking ban in Worcester lifted
+1:00: West Brookfield woman, 73, dies after struck in Ware Walmart parking lot
+1:00: Worcesteria: Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is a day of service
-City education advocate to address MLK Day Breakfast at Assumption
-Passing torch of MLK's legacy: Youth Breakfast held at Worcester State
-Related: When Martin Luther King Jr. preached in Worcester
-Related: MLK Jr. honored in Worcester, through the years (16 photos)
-A meal fit for royalty is coming to Worcester’s Mechanics Hall this month
-Worcester horror film festival moves to DCU Center for 2026
-Worcester foundation launches $125,000 grant program for community health
-UMass Medical School tapped by Department of Defense to test a better way of treating postpartum depression
-The community engine fueling Worcester County’s philanthropy
-Worcester city offices closed Monday, trash and recycling delayed
-Holiday reminders: What's open, closed on MLK Day
-Man steals $2,600 worth of goods from Shrewsbury store after posing as another person
>DINING OUT: Boston's first-ever Michelin star delivered to 311 Omakase (1:12)
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School Professor: New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases
-Worcester veterans services director out amid dispute over academic credentials
-Worcester man pleads guilty after nightclub gun report, foot chase through Worcester Common
-Professor reflects on service work with Ukrainian refugee students
-UMass Medical School student Jaein Jung launches Lantern Project to help refugee teens
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Rhubarb Pie Club Spotlight
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster project aims to prevent reprise of disastrous 2023 flood
-Sanitary line issue, topping off ceremony talked about by D.P.H.S. Building Committee
-Sterling Rail Trail entrance features new signage
-Sutton business pretties up porches with sustainable, locally made decor
-Introducing Grafton High's new gymnastic co-op
-Shrewsbury draft calendar keeps schools open on religious holidays
-Swim school to occupy former party store in White City
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Former Grafton resident pens first book
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents "Shadow & Light" February 1st in Worcester
-100 FM The Pike (15:12): Virginia Madsen on her new movie filmed In Western Mass.
>OPINION: Robin Darling: What my laundry pile taught me about being a good mom
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:44:01)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:53): Lawsuit against This Week in Worcester spurs press freedom debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to doctor from Shrwewsbury
>SPORTS: Patriots top Texans, 28-16, to reach AFC title game
-Patriots defense proves it’s elite with masterclass vs. Texans
-Patriots’ win over Texans a big "program victory" for Mike Vrabel
-Drake Maye embraces wife in snowy scene at Patriots game
-Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Goalie of the Year Watch List
-Railers lose to Maine, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Iran protests death toll reaches over 3,000, rights group says
-High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21
-Tragic: Beloved pastry chef, 71, killed in freak accident with bread-mixing machine
>NEW ENGLAND: Driver suffers traumatic injuries in fiery Cape Cod crash (:27)
-Skiers rescued from deep snow in White Mountains
>COLLEGES: Assumption Fall Dean’s List
-Clark Career Exploration Week to feature sustainability panels, pop-up
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): American Airlines to offer new AAdvantage Rewards, free wifi in centennial year
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Here's how A.I. data centers affect the electrical grid
-You’re probably using this every day at the office, and it’s teeming with bacteria
>SHOPPING: Best portable chargers to keep your devices powered anywhere
>HOMES: Here's a winter checklist to save money and keep your house warm (1:56)
>HEALTH: Discussing the new A.I. health app
-New F.D.A. warning: possible seizure risk after flu vaccine in young kids (2:22)
>FOOD: Viral supermarket chicken hack sparks debate
>TV/STREAMING: One of the world's best climbers attempts to scale Taipei 101 live on Netflix (1:01)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Nate Bargatze movie, "The Breadwinner" (2:39)
>CELEBRITY: Melissa Leo gripes winning an Oscar was terrible for her career
-Timothy Busfield’s attorneys say an investigation undermines state’s child sex abuse charges
>ANIMALS: Dumped mama and 7 babies rescued from abandoned house (1:54)
>HISTORY: 107 years ago: The Great Molasses Flood, Boston's strangest disaster
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy honored fire department after saving family from fire
-Meanwhile, in St. Louis, multiple mystery monkeys on the move
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