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>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 (: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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