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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 44 today in Worcester
-How did this winter stack up against New England's most infamous winters? (20:42)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Plan for 19-story skyscraper with 225 apartments advances in Worcester (pictured)
+6:00: 7 Worcester youths campaign against underage alcohol access
+6:00: Mass. Pike project could transform Worcester rail line. Here's why
+6:00: Holy Cross women’s basketball to battle Michigan in NCAA First Round
+6:00: "It’s not something that intimidates us": Holy Cross women's basketball team ready for big stage
+Noon: Tips sought in death of dog found in Auburn (Trigger warning: Photos)
+Noon: G.W.L.T. brings Wild & Scenic Film Festival to screen at North High School
-St. John's food program director among 5 charged in sex trafficking sting
-Critical drought leads to water ban in Worcester
-Viral video of Kelley Square redesign receives national praise
-Worcester councilors want D.P.W. to step up pothole repairs
-Electricity back to much of Central Mass.; O.S.V. closed due to outages
-Radio Worcester (11:16): Girl Scouts “Fork It Over” fundraiser brings local chefs together
-Worcester NAACP condemns racism and bullying targeting high school girls
-Worcester School Committee eyes $3.2 million math curriculum
-Aislinn Doyle: If you attend one Worcester Public Schools meeting this decade, make it this one
-Radio Worcester (17:45): Ron Waddell enters race for Worcester state representative seat
>DINING OUT: Digital food hall Wonder opens 3 Central Mass. locations
-ICYMI: 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
-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): Emergency crews clear Route 146 crash at height of traffic
-A.D.U. information session March 24th in Shrewsbury
-Young engineers at work in Northborough
-New scam warnings from Auburn Police Department and Paxton Police Department
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Jerry Cortez, Bach "Cantatathon" and Testament
-Spice Girls cancel comeback 30th anniversary reunion
-Barrett Anderson Band coming to play the blues at Bull Run Restaurant
-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
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. at the dentist with something to chew on
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:02): Allison Picott, executive director, Lenny Zakim Fund
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:28): Mental health response lawsuit, potholes and $25 million sewer borrowing plan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a caregiver for many people
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Warriors, 120-99 (2:02). Article
-Celtics are dominating with Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo on the court
-The exploding WNBA salary numbers in new C.B.A.
-Patriots roster reset: Secondary still among team’s biggest strengths
-Holy Cross Spring Practice Report (:44): Jesse Monteiro
-Holy Cross field hockey adds Sollecito and O’Lari to coaching staff
-Bravehearts Opening Night set for May 29th
>NATIONAL: Energy expert explains what's causing higher electricity prices
-Nancy Guthrie: Where does the investigation stand?
-Tragic: Ford worker killed by press machine in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found in Quequechan River in Fall River
-Kelsey Fitzsimmons, North Andover police officer, waives jury trial (1:29)
-Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum marks 36 years since historic unsolved heist
>COLLEGES: Clark recognized as 25-year top producer of Gilman Scholars
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The tallest statue on every continent
-The viral vacation trends Americans are cautious of: survey
>BUSINESS: Fed keeps rates unchanged, projects 1 cut this year
-LPL Financial Research: Why oil prices matter less — but still move headline inflation
-Bombshell A.I. study — chatbots fueling delusions, self-harm and unhealthy emotional attachments in users
>HOMES: State loan program for accessory dwelling unit construction
>HEALTH: A unique combo of 2 top diets slowed brain aging by over 2 years
>FOOD: Price of McDonald's Big Arch burger varies across the U.S.
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix comedy series from Dan Levy, "Big Mistakes" (2:18)
>MOVIES: "A Quiet Place Part III" casts Jack O’Connell, Jason Clarke and Katy O’Brien
>CELEBRITY: Kiki Shepard, actress and "Showtime at the Apollo" co-host, dies at 74
-Kelly Clarkson reveals "lying" "American Idol" stiffed her on $1 million prize, new car
>ANIMALS: Bear sees the sky for first time in 27 years (1:36)
>HISTORY: Worcester was once a center for manufacturing pre-built diners
>GOOD NEWS: Pearl Harbor survivor celebrates 106th birthday on Cape Cod (2:40)
-Meanwhile, in California, bear emerges behind TV reporter during live broadcast
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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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