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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Bullets found in Auburn school parking lot, school placed in "soft lockdown" (pictured)
+7:00: Email threat disrupts schools in Sutton and Millbury
+7:00: Worcester Public Library hides golden tickets in books for chance at prizes
+1:00: Third arrest in Worcester triple shooting on Union Hill
+1:00: 2 hurt in shooting outside pub in Fitchburg (:18)
+1:00: O.J. Simpson dies at 76
+1:00: Five things to do: Burlesque bling, humor aiming high, raucous rock
+1:00: 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's show at Clark
+1:00: Family tragedy, humorous style: Harrison Stebbins ready for show
+1:00: Local poets to shine in Rain Poetry contest
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
-New restaurant planned in Worcester on site of vacant building
-Second arrest made in Worcester shooting that wounded 2 young women, teenage boy
-Related: Worcester man pleads not guilty in connection with triple shooting
-Worcester Art Museum hires research specialist to increase scrutiny of its collection
-Former Quality Inn supportive housing project receives $1.6 million from feds
-Facing delays, M.B.T.A. says Worcester’s Union Station’s new platform opens this spring
-Debate over rental registry continues, amendments requested
-Take the Worcester Vision Zero road safety survey
-W.P.S. superintendent: "Special ed for all absolutely possible"
-Radio Worcester (18:34): Khrystian King reflects on W.P.D. Equity Audit findings
>DINING OUT: Ava’s Superhero Luncheon fundraiser Saturday at Pepe's Italian Restaurant
-ICYMI: A report says you won’t be able to afford a home in Worcester in 5 years. What gives?
-Worcester bakery celebrates anniversary, announces expansion
-Worcester woman experienced horror of 2013 Boston Marathon bombing
-Uxbridge student burned by laptop during M.C.A.S. test (2:10)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Student-produced spring musical hits a high note
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Raising funds for Gale's windows
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver dies after crashing truck into psych hospital in Devens
-McGovern Auto Group opens Shrewsbury collision center
-Shrewsbury Select Board establishes Sustainability Committee
-Millbury Rice Road 40B size issue comes to a head
-Millbury Police Department to hold free women's self-defense seminar on May 2nd
-Grafton wayfinding meeting April 18th
-Bolton town clerk appointment signed into law
-Dispensary employees in Oxford the latest cannabis workers to unionize after 15-3 vote
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Shrewsbury Street Nurse's Pub Crawl on May 11th
>SHOWTIME: Mass. Indie Film Fest is back with 90 short and feature films
-"One Door Closes" screens at Mass. Indie Film Fest with stories of hope
-Last Call: The Rev. John McGinty
-100FM The Pike (8:45): Kelly Hansen of Foreigner on Rock Hall Of Fame and final tour
-Upton Bloomer Girls present psychic event
-City Manager Eric Batista: How the City's Rental Registry came to be
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Young poets primed for Baseball Poetry Festival
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1333 (24:32): Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1334 (24:34): AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Millbury teacher
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Orioles, 7-5
-'Sader Stories (33:05): NFL Draft preview with Jalen Coker and C.J. Hanson
-UConn assistant Tom Moore of Millbury marvels at champs' consistent dominance
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 3-2
-Railers Booster Club announces 2023-2024 player awards
-4 area coaches to be inducted into Mass. High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Tragic: 3-year-old dies while mother is out partying (1:22)
>NEW ENGLAND: Good Samaritan helps rescue driver from wreck on I-495 (2:10)
-Mass. ranks ninth highest in fatal crashes involving alcohol
>COLLEGES: Stacie Brimmage's Anna Maria M.S.W. degree is a full circle accomplishment
-Strassler panel at Clark examines the roots of antisemitism
-Holy Cross adopts Okanagan Charter to become a health promoting campus
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most scenic train trips in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Long-time leader of Worcester’s second-largest law firm to relinquish role
-LPL Research: What to watch this earnings season
>SHOPPING: Walmart employee shares 8 ways to save money, time shopping there
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, March 24th to 30th
>HEALTH: An "active" workstation may improve brain health (1:14)
-Dana-Farber Cancer Institute retracts 7 studies
>FOOD: Chick-fil-A testing Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich at select locations
>TV/STREAMING: Conan O’Brien returns to "The Tonight Show" for the first time since being fired
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé’s "Blackbird" cover on Cowboy Carter
>ANIMALS: Dog and bird formed an unlikely friendship. Their separation has infuriated followers
>HISTORY: Salisbury property legacy
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Police officer forms strong bond with baby he saved 5 years ago
-Meanwhile, in Iowa, farm girl asks boyfriend to prom in udderly adorable way
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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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