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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: St. John's food program director among 5 charged in sex trafficking sting
+6:00: Viral video of Kelley Square redesign receives national praise
+Noon: Electricity back to much of Central Mass.; O.S.V. closed due to outages
+Noon: Things to Do: Jerry Cortez, Bach "Cantatathon" and Testament
+Noon: Barrett Anderson Band coming to play the blues at Bull Run Restaurant
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (9:30): Comedian Bruce Bruce talks about his journey from being a BBQ chef to 36 years of stand up comedy
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. at the dentist with something to chew on
-Will Worcester Auditorium ever reopen? Renovation push gains ground
-Charges dropped against man arrested soon after Main Street killing in Worcester
-11 charged, including Worcester man, in fake-robbery scheme that promised pathway to visas
-Photos: Newborns celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Worcester hospital
-Worcester man faces charges after foot chase, ghost gun found
-Potholes spark City Council debate
-13th annual Principal For A Day luncheon (2:02)
-Aislinn Doyle: If you attend one Worcester Public Schools meeting this decade, make it this one
-Radio Worcester (25:59): Rep. James O’Day on sewer dispute, Fair Share Amendment and reelection campaign
>DINING OUT: Look inside Martha Stewart's first restaurant in New England (1:22)
-ICYMI: Disability groups sue Worcester, alleging A.D.A. violations in 911 responses
-Worcester seeks approval for loan to settle Holden sewer lawsuit
-South High basketball players targeted by racist social media comments
-Arraignments set for state troopers charged in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester
-George's Coney Island, Ralph's Rock Diner named New England "classics"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Sanitary sewer system investigations underway
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: From tray to trash: Good food going to waste
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge man sentenced for child sex abuse content
-Shrewsbury man once weighed over 500 pounds. Now he wants to run
-Winn Cos. buys Leominster 216-unit affordable apartment complex for $40 million
-Leominster residents push for creation of human rights commission as council delays vote
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1365 (30:00): Noah Kahan, The Black Keys and more
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents “La Fête Française” April 10th and 12th
-"Dancing with the Stars" pro Mark Ballas joins season 34 partner Whitney Leavitt in "Chicago" on Broadway
-Last Call: Anne Marie Murphy, women's history researcher and author
>OPINION: Katherine O'Malley: Fastest route to F.D.A. approval not the best
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:28): Mental health response lawsuit, potholes and $25 million sewer borrowing plan
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (36:53)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career radiologist at Saint Vincent Hospital
>SPORTS: Venezuela beats U.S., 3-2, in World Baseball Classic final
-Did A.J. Brown’s price go up after the Jaylen Waddle trade?
-Bruins lose to Canadiens, 3-2
-Shrewsbury's T.J. Power reflects on journey as Penn heads to NCAA Tournament
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah forged unlikely path to March Madness
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named a National Coach of the Year finalist
-Mack Oliphant earns Atlantic Hockey Individual Sportsmanship Award
-Bravehearts Opening Night set for May 29th
>NATIONAL: Israel says 2 top Iranian officials killed
-Former Air Force missile officer claims U.F.O.s disabled nuclear arsenal at Montana base during Cold War
-Tragic: Mother "afraid" to go down giant theme park slide dies after falling 15 feet: reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Whitey Bulger details mob life in newly-uncovered manuscript (2:55). Article
-Massport investigated after plane reports cargo hold issue upon landing at Logan
>COLLEGES: 3 Assumption senior finance majors talk investment club, internships and invaluable connections
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These popular destinations have added new tourist fines
-Why solo trips change your life forever
>BUSINESS: Tips to bounce back after a costly winter
-LPL Financial Research: Why oil prices matter less — but still move headline inflation
-Worcester Business Journal wins 9 New England journalism awards
>SHOPPING: Best Apple deals Amazon Big Spring sale: iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch
>HOMES: Choosing the right lighting for every room
>HEALTH: What to know about colored contact lenses (1:24)
>FOOD: Easy beef & vegetable stir-fry
>TV/STREAMING: Housewives reboot "The Golden Life" starts filming in Palm Beach
>MOVIES: "Hoppers" stays No. 1 at box office, "Reminders of Him" warmly embraced
>CELEBRITY: Steven Spielberg on U.F.O.s: “Strong Suspicion We're Not Alone on Earth”
-Oprah Winfrey fires back at internet trolls mocking her "90-year-old" walk at Paris Fashion Week
>ANIMALS: Stray dog attacked by other dogs melts into his rescuers (2:51)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Worcester Baking Co., 39-43 Mason St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Good Samaritan rescues mother, 3 children from a canal
-Meanwhile, humanoid robot seen playing tennis with humans in video
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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