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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 53 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester stabbing: Neighbor charged after knife found in victim’s neck
-The cost of crime in Worcester: What it means for residents
-Fire severely damages area home
-A.I.-generated photo of local student prompts police investigation
-Brazilian snack shop in Worcester holds grand opening
-Worcester Planning Board postpones 139-unit apartment review
-Saint Vincent parent sells Washington Square properties to Chacharone for $1.9 million
-Will Worcester County get an agricultural school? Senator pushes for it
-Faculty owned assistance dogs bring pawsitivity to Worcester schools
-Construction costs, tariffs slow Mass. push to build much-needed housing
-Worcester Earth Day, a neighborhood tradition for 36 years
-Several Mass. grocery stores closed on Easter. List of who will be open, closed
>FAITH: Pope Leo marks first Easter as pontiff with call for hope amid global conflicts
>DINING OUT: Who's open on Easter? Check Dining Out
-Best bets for brunch in Central Mass.? Here are 8 local favorites
-ICYMI: 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: Family members call for justice as troopers charged in Enrique's death face judge (6:05)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome new officer
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Nonprofit wants to set up community fridge with free food in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): How to Stay Election Ready forum in Shrewsbury on Monday
-Bruins goalie visits Amazon site in Westborough
-Brookfield Board of Health meeting draws wave of public concerns
-Suspect taken into custody after Barre police surveillance operation
-Deadline approaching for Blackstone 250th celebration vendors
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Worcester brewery announces sudden comeback after months-long hiatus
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Ringling Bros., Converge, Golden Gays and more
-Breakaway Mass Festival returning to Worcester
-Sting drops new E.P. featuring "Desert Rose" remixes
-Upcoming production at Hanover Theatre Repertory explores the life of Eartha Kitt
-Lindsey Buckingham hints at possibly working with Stevie Nicks again
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Volunteers at St. John's provide love and support
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester's 19th-century gaslights
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1403 (26:20): VITA Program
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:44): FAMBILY Corporation
-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 Worcester woman who cared for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant
>SPORTS: Best wide receiver fits for Patriots in NFL Draft
-Jaylen Brown discusses left hand narrative, playmaking prowess and more
-Bruins lose to Tampa Bay, 3-1
-Red Sox lose to Padres, 3-2
>NATIONAL: U.S. aviator missing after Iran shot down fighter rescued
-The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon
-Tragic: Son allegedly bludgeons parents to death then calls 911 and admits killings: court docs
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of shooting a police officer in N.H. dead after shootout with police
-Independent review into trooper's deadly drunken driving crash released
-Sudbury man pleads guilty to embezzling $7.8 million from 2 medical practices
>COLLEGES: A community in mourning: Holy Cross remembers Dominick Tocci
-A pawsitive addition to Anna Maria campus
-WPI names new dean of Arts and Sciences
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): JetBlue hikes bag fees to offset higher fuel costs
-6 of the best free museums to visit around the world
>BUSINESS: Altus Dental celebrates 25 years of service in New England
-F.B.I. warns some foreign apps could collect Americans’ data — even if you never download them
>HEALTH: Ozempic, Wegovy are getting generics as low as $15
>HOMES: Spring into an organized home. 7 things to do with the "stuff"
>FOOD: Check out the new food at Polar Park in 2026 (1:55)
>TV/STREAMING: 11 Easter movies on Netflix for kids and for adults
-CBS News ratings headed for historic lows 6 months into Bari Weiss' tenure at top
>MOVIES: "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" eyes massive $370 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: How Ted McGinley has weathered the ups and downs of his career
-Dee Freeman, "The Young and the Restless"and "Sistas" actress, dies at 66 after cancer battle
>ANIMALS: Tiny rescue bird follows her mom around like a dog (2:19)
>HISTORY: What are the Easter bunny's origins? The history of the famous fluffy bunny
>GOOD NEWS: Powerball player wins $200,000, playing for first time without husband
-Meanwhile, in Germany, blindfolded woman identifies 19 Barbie dolls in 3 minutes
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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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