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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 17-year-old
-Worcester gunshot victim goes to hospital, gets arrested
-Kia, Hyundai thefts rising in Worcester, police say
-D.N.A. links Worcester man to 4-year-old Rutland break-in
-Table Hoppin': Food builds bridges at Armenian Church's Fall Festival
-Middle Eastern Festival Sunday in Worcester
-Some in Worcester will see lower electricity bills in 2026: Here are the details
-Worcester aims to have new districts developed for schools by 2027 school year
-Breakthrough at UMass Chan could transform Lyme prevention. Full interview (15:43)
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review: Trials, debates, and a visit from Snoopy
-HeartWell Institute, W.C.A.C. partner to support front-line staff
-Worcester County paramedicine program to care for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities
-Radio Worcester (25:48): Spike in citizen petition denials raises concerns over accessibility and transparency
-Meanwhile, "Walking Dead" zombies dance between scenes during filming in Worcester (1:01)
>FAITH: Lesson from the vigil — we need to come together
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Sue Mailman for school committee at-large
-Worcester candidate profile: Owura Sarkodieh for mayor, city councilor at-large
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): How contested district races could shape city council
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant holding ravioli class Sunday
-ICYMI: 2 pedestrians struck on Park Ave. in Worcester
-Judge orders Subway shop in Worcester closed over unpaid bills
-Worcester city councilor decries "bogus charges" at court hearing over I.C.E. arrest
-Judge holds off on decision to dismiss charges against former Worcester candidate
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Senior Center events
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Friends of the Red Barn mark 25 years
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Charlton man accused of attacking police with relish jar and spit
-Sterling store sells $15 million lottery winner
-Grafton searches for new library director
-Bylaw changes and citizen complaints clash in Millbury
-Spencer Town Moderator William R. Shemeth III passes away
-Northborough municipal fees to increase for first time in nearly 40 years
-Manchaug Pond's fall clean-up commencing soon
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Worcester bars celebrate Negroni Week
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Oktoberfest, Los Angeles Azules, Story So Far and more
-What to know about pre-orders for Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl"
-Musicians of the Old Post Road to open Music Worcester's 167th season
-A review of "The Minutes" by Studio Theater Worcester
-Review: Deep cuts with emotionally fraught "Doubt" in Worcester
-"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" movie songs, ranked
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Nature walk activities to keep your kids engaged
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:11): Myra
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local World War II veteran who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Patriots’ talent deficiency a glaring issue through 3 games
-Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has prostate cancer, Mike Vrabel confirms
-Robert Kraft to sell Patriots minority ownership stake to 2 buyers
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 4-3
-Holy Cross looks to jump start anemic offense; Santee a bright spot on defense
-Related: Weekly notes — Holy Cross at Fordham
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey downs RPI in season opener
>CARS: Ford recalls 115,000 F-250, F-350, F-450 trucks over steering issue
>NATIONAL: A shutdown could reshape federal workforce. Here’s what’s changed
-Superintelligent A.I. could wipe out humanity
-Tragic: 2 25-year-old elk hunters found dead were struck by lightning, coroner reveals
>NEW ENGLAND: Grand juror who leaked Karen Read info says she was fired
-Fire at New England ski resort destroys golf clubhouse, pub
>COLLEGES: Assumption students take part in Summer Scholars program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 8 most underrated Mass. towns for a staycation
>BUSINESS: UMass Memorial, Shields working on $12 million upgrade to Worcester outpatient center
-Market Basket C.E.O. — What happened to Arthur T. Demoulas?
-Legendary Legacies awarded $150,000 for workforce program employing previously incarcerated individuals
>SHOPPING: 21 top Christmas toys for girls and boys, per experts
>HEALTH: Doctors warn against microdosing weight loss drugs (:50)
-Researchers say they have successfully treated Huntington's disease (:42)
>FOOD: How to save on groceries as prices continue to climb (2:11)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: "Spaceballs 2": Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Mel Brooks in first photo
>CELEBRITY: Nev Schulman is now a real estate agent
-A-lister reportedly backs out of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's star-studded wedding
>HISTORY: Green Book, Hotel Worcester welcomed blacks visiting city in the ’40s
>ANIMALS: Orphaned calf keeps looking for a mom until she finds one (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Mom loses 140 pounds, prepares to run first marathon (3:06)
-Meanwhile, Hellmann's vows to pay cafe owner after disgruntled customer sparks fire over missing mayo
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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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