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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 35 today in Worcester
-Worcester D.P.W.: Getting cars off the streets key to snow removal
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Leominster woman, 37, killed in 2-car crash on Route 9 in Southborough (1:26). Article
+Noon: After review, council to vote on tax deal for owner of former Shack's building
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Refugee Orchestra Project ready for major concert in Mechanics Hall
+Noon: "The Choir of Man" on tap in Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," "No Other Choice," and more
+Noon: Kids cheer free at Holy Cross
-4 State Police officers charged in Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death suspended with pay
-Former City Manager Ed Augustus is leaving state government. Here's what his next job will be
-Former Councilor Haxhiaj readies appeal of assault and battery conviction
-Holy Cross freshman Naemi Herzig wins Olympic Bronze Medal
-Voice your ideas for future use of hall inside Union Station
-Conversion of former Fallon headquarters to housing receives $3.6 million tax credit
-Worcester School Committee weighs A.I. concerns
-Worcester senator wants review of state School Building Authority. Here's why
-Dunkin’ iced coffee gloves being given out Friday
-The Blackstone Canal connected Worcester to the Atlantic Ocean
>DINING OUT: How Worcester’s "I Love Frankie’s" pizza earned its cult following
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 60-year-old
-Assumption connection to Rhode Island hockey shooting tragedy
-Watch: Bodycam footage shows moments before Boylston man shot by officer
-Worcester man sentenced to 3 years for illegal reentry after deportation
-Gov. Healey on Holden/Worcester court decision
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome 2 new officers
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Arson suspected in series of Fitchburg fires (2:15)
-Propane tanker crashes in Grafton; off-loading planned
-Shrewsbury middle schooler strives to be Olympic luger (2:36). Article
-Grafton schools focus on bus safety after driver's kidnapping arrest
-Westborough Wastewater Treatment Plant needs $10.5 million repair
-Spencer selectmen look at shortfalls, possible Town Meeting warrant articles
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Aaron Diehl Trio, "The Ring," Antiquarian Society panel ...
-Black American Women Songwriters Concert Saturday at YWCA of Central Mass.
-Village, Kingdom Voice & Music events explore Black history in song
-Dead of Winter film festival to be postponed
-Phish to play Fenway Park. Dates, ticket info
>OPINION: Sen. Jake Oliveira and Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne: Biomarker tests right Rx for state's patients
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:56)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:07): Etel Haxhiaj verdict and $35 million Worcester–Holden sewer ruling
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent over 40 years fixing and driving trucks and doing projects in his Caterpillar backhoe
>SPORTS: Best free agent wide receiver fits for Patriots
-Celtics beat Warriors, 121-110
-U.S. women's hockey wins Olympic gold medal over Canada in overtime
-Alysa Liu wins gold in Olympic women’s free skating
-'Sader Stories Podcast (28:40): Field hockey coach Kim Cosenza
-Holy Cross women's hockey team set to take on Vermont
-Holy Cross softball season preview
-Railers beat Rapid City, 3-2
>NATIONAL: 12 million under warnings as massive wildfires rage across Plains
-New photos released following former Prince Andrew's arrest (2:07)
-Nancy Guthrie reward more than doubles to $202,000 on 19th day of search
-Tragic: Infant son allegedly killed by mom who filled his bottle with alcohol
>NEW ENGLAND: Car crashes into front doors of Mass. rest area lobby (:19)
-Looking for a new blue Mass. license plate? Now there's a lottery for it
>COLLEGES: Clarkies chronicle history of Worcester N.A.A.C.P. branch
-At Anna Maria, new M.B.A. concentrations in A.I., business analytics and cybersecurity
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most beautiful places to visit in Australia
-What happens if you forget to declare something at customs?
>BUSINESS: Company asks veteran employee to train 25-year-old it promoted over her — and she refuses
-LPL Financial Research: From bubble fears to disruption risk: The new A.I. market narrative
-Gallo wine closes Napa winery and cuts jobs
>HOMES: Why assigning kids chores is important (2:54)
>SHOPPING: 8 massive Mass. thrift stores that’ll make your bargain-hunting dreams come true
>HEALTH: Doctor on effective self-care methods to help alleviate stress (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Kelly Ripa celebrates 25 years at "Live"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Jason Segel movie, "Over Your Dead Body" (2:27)
>CELEBRITY: Eric Dane dead at 53 after A.L.S. battle
>ANIMALS: Completely crusted cat makes the most incredible transformation (1:57)
>HISTORY: How the siege of Boston helped George Washington become the face of the American Revolution
>GOOD NEWS: Lil help please? Officer frees squirrel stuck in dumpster (:23)
-Meanwhile, in Italy, Snoop Dogg’s credit card declined at Olympics dinner — so he repays restaurant in a special 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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