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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 47 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing man

  +5:00: 96 animals found dead at Sturbridge property (:33). Article (pictured)

  +5:00: Worcester talent agency has local client cast in Hollywood version of Stephen King novel

  +5:00: Serenity, serendipity await at Spencer State Forest
  
  

  +Noon: Worcester police chief speaks on scathing D.O.J. police report (4:02). Article

  +Noon: In Worcester courtroom, a 28-year sentence in child sex trafficking case

  +Noon: 100 FM The Pike (8:50): Giorgio A. Tsoukalos

  +Noon: Implacable Books opens with political theory, Black literature focus

  +Noon: Woo! Science: Asteroids, satellites and a sneaky solar eclipse are what's "up"

  +Noon: Last Call: Sheri-Ann McLean-Williams, author and leadership coach
  
  

  -Residents demand police review board at Worcester meeting focused on D.O.J. report

  -Worcester's "Egg Roll Lady" shares gratitude and $1.75 eats

  -High-speed internet expands to Worcester County

  -Worcester man facing assault with intent to murder charge, other gun offenses, police say

  -The first thing ever printed in Worcester

  -Radio Worcester (16:07): Hank Stolz on Radio Worcester’s unique role in Central Mass. media

  -5 years after $5 million from Bezos ex-wife, United Way shows off results 

  -Radio Worcester (25:09): Frustrated by national politics, Keith Linhares runs for Worcester City Council

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:19): Decorum debate and election battles

  >DINING OUT: Dining In: Cookies are a delight than can be enjoyed all year

  -ICYMI: Worcester barber John Rickheit remembered as "best of the best"

  -Clark students end strike, vow to continue unionization efforts

  -Honey Dew Donuts location in Worcester closes for good

  -Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden looking at increases, possible override

  -Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)

  -Wachusett Echo Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Sparks

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Westborough police report unattended death

  -Spencer chiefs, Rescue Squad president make cases for Proposition 2½ override needs

  -Clinton schools continue to whittle away at budget

  -Nashoba moves $76 million budget forward to towns

  -Berlin officials won't back override

  -Man accused of shoplifting at Target arrested after exposing himself to public

  -2 Grafton firefighters graduate from Mass. Firefighting Academy

  -Millbury and Sutton granted MyCAP funds
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday

  >SHOWTIME: TODAY! Worcester Music Awards are Wednesday

  -Comedy-mystery "CLUE — Live On Stage!" coming to Worcester

  -Listen Up: A Day Without Love, Dreadhead Ed deliver new songs

  -Radio Worcester (16:28): Pat Boone at 90 — New song, clean water mission and a surprise Worcester connection 

  >OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester Police Sgt. spreads disinformation on public officials

  -Worcester Business Journal Editor Brad Kane: D.E.I. can be good for everybody

  -New Public: The 016 — Blurring boundaries between local news and social media

  -WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 467 (27:50): Chris Long, Led Zeppelin Expert, part 1

  -Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (55:13): Worcester Chief Equity Officer Kevin Lovaincy

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man who had a passion for playing the bagpipes
  
  

  >SPORTS: Patriots sign star free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs

  -Tom Brady reveals what led to his Patriots split with Bill Belichick

  -Assumption's second-half charge can't catch Nova Southeastern at Division 2 Elite 8

  -Former Braveheart Ben Rice makes Yankees Opening Day roster

  -Holy Cross spring football report: Wide receiver Max Mosey

  -Smaller golf courses are looking to attract busy people with less time to spend on their game
  
  

  >CARS: U.S. probes nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickups over faulty gearshift

  >NATIONAL: National security adviser takes "full responsibility" for "embarrassing" Signal leak

  -Top 1% of Americans have enough money to buy 99% of U.S. homes

  >TRAGIC: Doctor allegedly pushed wife off a Hawaii hotspot, bashed her head with rocks

  >NEW ENGLAND: 2 arrested for arson at Cape Cod landmark (:22)

  -Why judge denied prosecutors' request for Karen Read's communication with attorney (2:39)

  >COLLEGES: Holy Cross increases tuition for 2025-26 year

  -Clark students analyze eerie media for Women in Horror Month
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Major U.S. airlines make billions off junk fees, Senate finds

  >BUSINESS: Is Worcester’s startup scene on the verge of a tipping point?

  -LPL Financial Research: Powell walked a tightrope

  -Worcester County communities collected $6.4 million in cannabis taxes last year

  >SHOPPING: Walmart Super Savings Week sale — Shop the new event for spring deals 

  >HEALTH: Doctor on recent tuberculosis cases (2:11)

  -This blood type increases early stroke risk by 16%

  >FOOD: Chick-fil-A unveils new Parmesan Caesar Dressing: How to get it
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 7 of "Black Mirror" on Netflix (2:59)

  >MOVIES: "Freakier Friday" trailer reunites Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan

  >CELEBRITY: Anthony Michael Hall says longevity was always his goal as "The Breakfast Club" turns 40 

  >ANIMALS: The internet loves this quirky rescue dog, Lufy: See photos

  >HISTORY: Declassified document details Soviet warning about Oswald before Kennedy assassination 

  >GOOD NEWS: Hundreds of muscle car drivers rally around bullied boy (2:40)

  -Meanwhile, in Memphis, man in bed with lady friend shot in leg, says dog did it

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