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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspect offers cops $10,000 bribe during drug bust in Worcester, police say
-Protesters gather outside Tesla charging stations at Auburn Mall
-At Smith’s Country Cheese in Winchendon, find a family’s dedication to dairy farming
-Radio Worcester (16:05): Worcester’s new weekly farmers market — Fresh food, local goods & live music
-Meet the young brothers from Petersham who have become the talk of the local fishing world
-Worcester Public Library looking to name cat mascot
-Preservation Worcester executive director to retire
-Worcester public students get guaranteed college acceptance in new partnership
-The Scarlet: Unionization and Clarkies
-The Scarlet: With undergrad strike, Clark continues to damage relationship with Main South
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:48): Strike at Clark and other top stories
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:10): Where’s the outrage? Worcester stepped over for state crime lab
>FAITH: Partners in Charity kicks off, more than $1 million raised
>DINING OUT: History is on the grill at Kosta's Cafe in Spencer
-ICYMI: Firefighters battle 2-alarm fire that destroyed Millbury home (:15). Article
-Worcester karate instructor wins $1 million on scratch ticket
-40-year-old Worcester man arrested for loaded gun
-Prosecutors hope to use Turtleboy's phones to show Karen Read's "consciousness of guilt"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Recreation Egg Hunt April 5th
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden pet vaccine clinic April 12th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn police welcome officer back from yearlong deployment
-Gas station across Market Basket in Shrewsbury subject of discussion
-West Boylston seeks candidates for June 3rd election
-Hubbardston voters to decide on acquiring historic First Parish Unitarian Church
-Clinton firefighters contain brush fire between Green and Cedar streets
-2 arrested after snow removal dispute turns physical in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Paradise City Arts, "Sort of Late Show," Hell's Belle's Burlesque and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: They want to bring America back to 1960
-Worcester Business Journal Editor Brad Kane: Speaking the language of business
-Tim Murray: Voc-tech schools need support to build tomorrow’s workforce
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on arrival of spring in Worcester
-Ariana Becker: Real-life lessons my toddler is teaching me
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 585 (28:12): Addison Turner, Part 1
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (56:03): Maritza Cruz
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked at Worcester State Hospital for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Bruins lose to Sharks, 3-1
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice out to prove he is more than a 1-game Yankees wonder
-Holy Cross men's hockey falls to Bentley in AHA Final. Press conference (14:15). Gallery (7 photos)
-Assumption men's basketball revives history with return to Division 2 Elite 8
-Railers beat Trois-Rivieres, 5-4
>NATIONAL: Roughly half of Americans say we're ruder since the pandemic
-Fire breaks out at Disney World's Epcot, forcing visitors to evacuate from theme park ride
-Tragic: Parents shoot dad of daughter's boyfriend: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Former Mass. first lady Kitty Dukakis dies at 88 (1:58)
-Missing New Hampshire woman found dead in Westford pond after search
>COLLEGES: Worcester college students say federal aid plays key role in education
-UMass Medical School puts tumultuous times aside to celebrate Match Day
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 helpful travel tips for seniors
>BUSINESS: 4 Central Mass. climate tech companies and researchers awarded $1 million
-Can employees be fired for social media posts? Here’s what experts say
-SHOPPING: Mass. small business owner turns plants into fashion (3:54)
>HOMES: How long you'll need to work to afford a monthly mortgage
>HEALTH: Women who experience more menopausal symptoms at higher risk (:47)
-City of Worcester (1:06:57): In honor of Heart Month with Dr. Mark O'Connor
>FOOD: Trader Joe's recalls 61,500 products over "laceration hazard"
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan’s "Landman" renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+
>MOVIES: How to stream 2025 Oscar-winner "Wicked" now on Peacock
>CELEBRITY: Did Mindy Kaling really call Meghan Markle wrong name on Netflix show?
>ANIMALS: Skinny dog who was eating trash to survive is so cute now (1:45)
>HISTORY: Reputation of Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant remains anchored
>GOOD NEWS: Brave toddler, 3, saves great-grandma after scary fall
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, 4-year-old gets frosty surprise after calling cops on mom for eating his ice cream
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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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