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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fox bites Worcester woman in wild encounter caught on video (2:49). Article
-Worcester police prepare for possible street takeover
-Worcester man set fire to apartment with 2 children inside during fight, police say
-Man arrested on murder charge in connection with 2019 fatal shooting of Worcester teen
-Negligence alleged in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:52)
-Earlier: 3 troopers arraigned in Enrique's death (2:15). Article
-Earlier: Family members call for justice as troopers charged in Enrique's death face judge (6:05)
-Worcester brewery announces sudden comeback after months-long hiatus
-Worcester visits Worcester: Officials from England are guests at City Hall
-Ed Augustus, now UniBank C.E.O., reflects on tenure as housing chief
-More secretive than Wonka? Mysteries abound at the biggest candy factory in Mass.
-Several Mass. grocery stores closed on Easter. List of who will be open, closed
-Worcester Public Schools to host second district realignment forum
-Worcester School Committee approves new math curriculum
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent's Middle School Advisory Council (2:06)
>FAITH: A simple guide to Holy Week
>DINING OUT: Best bets for brunch in Central Mass.? Here are 8 local favorites
-The Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for April
-ICYMI: Man dead after Worcester rooming house stabbing (:20). Article
-Union: More program cuts on the table for Community Healthlink
-Would Worcester police oversight board differ from POST Commission?
-What’s Up Worcester believed to be first black-founded news outlet in Worcester history
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nonprofit wants to set up community fridge with free food in Holden
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Vacancy on the Board of Health
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Antisemitic messages found in classroom at Nashoba, police investigating
-Wendy’s or not, Auburn sergeant responds to call that leads to arrests
-Shrewsbury Police Department March stats at a glance
-Brookfield H.R. official resigns after alleged comment from interim town administrator
-Dudley pot dispensary faces discipline after whistleblower complaint
-Child’s dirt bike stolen in middle-of-the-night garage break-in
-No injuries reported after high-risk burglary and standoff situation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Ringling Bros., Converge, Golden Gays and more
-Scenes from "I Got You Sis" conference in Worcester
-Best kid-friendly events and activities for April
-Ringo Starr releases new single, "Choose Love"
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: April Horrorscopes
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:29): Host Shavon Meyers and co-host Aroldo from Kiva Centers
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:46): Worcester housing program success and mental health crisis response debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to gifted musician and night club manager from Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to headline fundraiser at Polar Park in Worcester
-Red Sox beat Padres, 5-2 (4:21). Article
-Celtics beat Milwaukee, 133-101
-Bruins’ odds of landing Maple Leafs’ lottery pick improve
-Railers beat Reading, 2-1
>NATIONAL: NASA releases pictures of Earth taken by Artemis II crew (:18)
-A growing number of Americans have "unretired" in recent years
-Tragic: Walmart employee fatally stabbed in random attack by man who allegedly believed victim was a demon: police
>NEW ENGLAND: Kelsey Fitzsimmons plans to sue North Andover after acquittal (2:37)
-Family of hit-and-run victim speaks out after officer charged (2:24)
-Former real estate company owner pleads guilty to embezzling $11 million
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane at Anna Maria: Coming overseas to play “football”
-Stillman's Farm returning to WPI this summer
-Bison Pitch winners to represent Nichols at WooTank competition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best historic architecture of the U.S. Rust Belt
-The dirtiest parts of a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment dipped slightly in January
-4-day workweek supported by landmark productivity study
-U.S. employers add 178,000 jobs in March in stronger-than-expected report
>HEALTH: How space medicine can help patients on Earth
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>FOOD: "KPop Demon Hunters" mania isn't going anywhere — thanks to McDonald's collab
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Wuthering Heights," "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and more
>CELEBRITY: Chuck Norris' family slams A.I. posts about his death
-Dolly Parton, 80, poses in denim crop top for Good American
>ANIMALS: Smiling senior dog dumped at the shelter is pure joy (1:51)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Remnants of the New Deal still on display
>GOOD NEWS: Stop for gas earns man a $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, squirrel blamed for government internet outage
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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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