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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 (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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