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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Commercial real estate woes hit another apartment project in Worcester
-Fiancée of Worcester Marine missing in Puerto Rico speaks out (2:12). Article
-Worcester development leaders rap National Grid business practices
-Monday's solar eclipse: How much we'll see in Worcester
-Historic Worcester building getting a new co-working space
-Lawsuit settlement about realtors’ commissions unlikely to loosen tight Central Mass. housing market
-Officer union chief raps civilian oversight, says other recommendations worth considering
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 239 (28:31): Impact of firearm violence in Worcester
-Worcester could be first Mass. city with safe injection site: Here’s what we know
-Central Mass. Mom's Night Out at The O Shop in Worcester
-Faces of Worcester: Racquel T. Knight, Founder, RKnight All About Business Services
-2 rescued from residential blaze in Fitchburg morning
-Powerball player wins $1.33 billion jackpot after hours-long delay
>FAITH: The implications of goodness
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for April
-ICYMI: Worcester brothers busted for trafficking fake luxury watches
-Family seeking help from divers in search for missing Marine from Worcester (1:22)
-Central Mass. residents report feeling earthquake Friday morning
-Related: Why did Central Mass. feel the earthquake 200 miles away? Worcester experts explain
-A look inside the new Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): "Stiff" to take stage at Wachusett
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Holden police add patrols after report of man luring student
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police to increase enforcement of Hands-Free Law
-Paint stewardship bill draws Grafton Select Board support
-Paxton 3rd and 4th grade basketball tournament winners
-Clinton school budget reduced
-Leicester police welcome new officer
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Song lyrics are worse, more angry than ever, research shows
-Calliope presents a tribute to Tony Bennett
-Six Flags New England opens for season
-Ray Mariano: At St. Vincent, the fault lies with Tenet Healthcare
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Ernest Lawrence Thayer Casey at the Bat
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 912 (29:23): Passover with Moe Bergman
-Manny Jae Media (31:55): Manny and the Mayor, Episode 3
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (5:03): Civil Service
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to one of the founders of Gold Star Development
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Panthers, 3-2
-Iowa-UConn March Madness thriller sets ESPN ratings record
-What would it take for Patriots to trade down from No. 3 pick in draft?
-Worcester native J.P. Ricciardi takes to the mic with baseball podcast
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 2-1
-WooSox lose to Bisons, 10-6
-Railers beat Maine, 8-2
-Revolution beats Charlotte, 1-0
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Tragic: Video shows teen kidnapping victim gunned down by cops while running towards them for help
>NEW ENGLAND: 17-year-old girl’s death at Stow home considered suspicious; boyfriend, 20, arrested
-Heavy fire burns million-dollar home in Sudbury
-Wilmington teen dead after car slams into pole
>COLLEGES: Worst-paying college majors, 5 years after graduation
-Anna Maria’s Counseling “Dream Team”
-Where should Clarkies shop? Evaluating the affordability of Main South grocery stores
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 ancient walls to explore around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Security training
-W.B.J. editorial: It’s the workforce, stupid
>SHOPPING: Over 8 million bags of Tide Pods, other detergents recalled
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, March 31st
>HEALTH: New warnings about heart pumps linked to 49 deaths
-What people should know about stress, according to a doctor
>FOOD: Doctor shares simple hack to make white bread healthier
>TV/STREAMING: Selena Gomez to test her cooking skills in some of L.A.’s best restaurants in new Food Network series
>MOVIES: "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" reigns supreme in its second week in theaters
>CELEBRITY: Rebel Wilson claims Adele "hates" her, "didn't like being compared" to actress during their "bigger" years
>ANIMALS: Bulldog obsessed with bowls gets a special delivery (3:18)
>HISTORY: Former YMCA and library
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dog missing for nearly a year found more than 2,000 miles from home
-Meanwhile, in California, 9-year-old boy tries to drive himself to school, crashes into police car
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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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