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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Authorities remain quiet 6 weeks after "fatal officer-involved shooting" in Boylston
-Worcester’s record-setting free bus program takes another victory lap
-"No Kings!" message loud and clear at rally outside Worcester City Hall
-Promenade in PJs: Worcester Public Library to hold "anti-prom"
-Pride Worcester Festival returns this year with brand new march
-6 Central Mass. businesses to participate in $3.6 million e-bike program
-On Easter Sunday, here's which stores are open and what's closed in Mass.
>FAITH: Why young people are converting to Catholicism en masse
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Who's open on Easter? Check Dining Out
-ICYMI: Worcester animal shelter halts animal intakes for months amid growing crisis
-American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
-Massport announces huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
-Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Departing Senior athletes embody "Student Athlete"
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire at Westborough Stop & Shop causes $50,000 in damage, closes deli section
-Shrewsbury Town Hall lit up in honor of Paul Revere's midnight ride
-Millbury Public Library to host historical reenactment Tuesday
-3 arrested on drug distribution charges after traffic stop in Webster leads to drugs
-Former Templeton town administrator steps in as Phillipston’s new chief administrative officer
-Paxton Select Board candidate withdraws; town meeting is now June 16th
-Littleton man sentenced to 10 years for cocaine and gun trafficking
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Amanda Khatib: Inclusive & autistic safe places in Central Mass.
-Worcester music school appoints U.S. Air Force trombonist as next leader
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: More embarrassing moments in Central Mass. politics
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Easter
-Maggie Calvetti: If motherhood was a game
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 470 (28:38): Mauro DePasquale – WCCA-TV needs financial help
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime employee of the city of Worcester
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat White Sox, 4-3
-Amazing legacy of Rick and Dick Hoyt in the Boston Marathon (1:25)
-Shrewsbury's Demac beat Hodgkin's lymphoma, now has eyes on Boston Marathon
-Worcester Police Officer Ryan Caneen running Boston Marathon for Cops For Kids With Cancer
-From beating cancer to running in the Boston Marathon, it's been quite the journey for Griffin Shoemaker
-Wachusett grad, Sterling woman ready for marathon
-Sterling woman ready for marathon
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 12-3
>CARS: Tesla accused of speeding up odometers to avoid warranty repairs: lawsuit
>NATIONAL: Administration plans to end I.R.S. free tax filing program: sources
-Retired cop sentenced for stalking and harassment of Chinese nationals on behalf of the People’s Republic of China
>TRAGIC: World's oldest Pearl Harbor survivor dead at 106
>NEW ENGLAND: Dead women are turning up in New England beach towns. Police deny a pattern, but locals fear a serial killer
-Battle of Lexington reenactment: Watch the full video (16:46)
>COLLEGES: These 11 Mass. colleges are the hardest to get into
-Holy Cross Montserrat students foster community engagement through art
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travelers reveal their most bizarre culture shocks when visiting other countries
>BUSINESS: Local bank receives S.B.A. express lending authority
-Mark Zuckerberg's explosive emails about Instagram, WhatsApp take center stage at F.T.C. antitrust trial
>SHOPPING: When is the next Target car seat trade-in? Sooner than you might think
>HEALTH: Seniors are being hospitalized 2700% more for pot problems
-Gestational diabetes may increase risk of A.D.H.D. and autism in kids, researchers find (:59)
>FOOD: Target recall — Baby food for elevated lead levels
>TV/STREAMING: As If: Alicia Silverstone to reprise iconic "Clueless" role in sequel series — and fans are divided
>MOVIES: "The Roses" trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman in nasty divorce battle
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B's butt goes viral after twerking at Revolve Festival
>ANIMALS: 135-pound dog is gentlest big brother to human baby sister (1:34)
>HISTORY: Historian breaks down the Battle of Lexington (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS: 74-year-old tennis enthusiast hopes to pass the racket for backyard Wimbledon replica (2:47)
-Meanwhile, in Washington, Obama photobombs family's cherry blossom portrait
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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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