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In The News
-Latest weather: Winter chill this morning, high of 36 today in Worcester
+7:00: Deondre Matthews ID'd as man shot and killed at Worcester strip club Hurricane Betty’s on Saturday
+6:00: WATCH: Manny 267 Foundation presents "Manny Tubes" to WPD
+6:00: Man arrested in connection with fire at Wind Tiki in Webster (:28)
+6:00: Multi-alarm blaze scorches home in Gardner
+6:00: Worcester area pets now up for adoption: Torin, Cleo, Maverick & more
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 29th
+Noon: Nicole, Worcester (Nicole Apostola): A tale of 3 city manager searches
+Noon: Screen Time: Remembering the time Al Pacino came to Worcester's El Morocco
+Noon: Changing how we think about living with our animal neighbors
+Noon: Firefighters battle blaze in Shrewsbury home
+Noon: Firefighters rescue cat from home on fire in Fitchburg (1:04)
+Noon: $100,000 lottery winner sold in Leominster
+Noon: Rise Against kicks off return to heavy touring at Palladium
+Noon: Bad Advice: Take bold steps to end "Encanto" rewatches
-Car slams into pedestrian on Pleasant Street in Worcester, then it strikes a hydrant, pole and parked car (1:51)
-Worcester's former top housing official gets 40 months for fraud conviction
-Worcester judge resigns after being removed from state payroll amid groping accusation
-Worcester to hold violation hearing for strip club where fatal shooting occurred
-Worcester man stabbed at party on Canterbury Street, suspect arrested
-Jose Morales sentenced to life in prison for 2016 Worcester murder
-Worcester man arrested for drugs in a stolen vehicle
-Oxford man charged in deadly stabbing of his brother-in-law
-Earlier: Man's death in Oxford result of family dispute, authorities say
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 471 (27:58): A Tribute to Ed Augustus
-City Council Preview March 29: The search for a new City Manager
-Developer says Becker College buildings worth saving and protecting
-Don Landgren: Another Troopergate paper shuffle suggestion
-Read It and Reap: Some best-sellers headed to the big screen
-Tribute to a woman whose days were filled with volunteer hours for issues she held dear
-ICYMI: New food truck debuts in area
-Norton Saint-Gobain plans redevelopment in Greendale
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 9 people displaced after fire overnight destroys Fitchburg home
-Police locate girl reported missing in Westborough (:15)
-Shrewsbury middle school students organize fundraiser for Ukraine
-Grafton Community Garden seeks gardeners for planting season
-Grafton High’s newest winner is a robot named Aaravos
-Chinese immigrant opens Korean restaurant in Westborough
-Sports: Bill Belichick says Patriots won’t name coordinators
-Toronto beats Celtics in overtime
-Rob Williams’ torn meniscus is a huge blow for Celtics
-Bravehearts release limited-edition T-shirts
-Time running out to have photo of yourself, family, and/or pets to be featured on a 90-foot mural at Bravehearts game
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Declan O’Flynn named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 23
-Cars: March to Bertera Nissan for great values! (7:57)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National/International: Amnesty's leader accuses Russia of war crimes in Mariupol
-3 killed in snow squall that caused massive pileup on Pennsylvania highway
-Business: Mass. unemployment drops to 4.7% with 14,600 jobs added in February
-UMass Medical School employees can now use up to 16 hours of scheduled work time per year to support their causes
-Health: New study shows how often false positive mammograms occur
-Celebrity: Academy "condemns" Will Smith's Oscar slap, promises review
-Will Smith apologizes, writing, "I was out of line and I was wrong"
-Movies: Best Picture winner "CODA," filmed in Mass., raises awareness for deaf community (:46)
-History: Worcester Water Works in 1914
-Homes: Worcester County home prices rose 12% in February
-Animals: ASPCA hits big achievement at Worcester Regional Airport
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Cancer patient's son adopted by her nurse after she died (2:40)
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, bear gets stuck inside family's mudroom (1:52)
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+Beer Garden, Worcester
-Motor Equipment Repairmen, Worcester DPW&P
-Line cooks, servers & bartenders at Worcester restaurant
-Weekend restaurant help in Worcester
-Part Time Data Collector, Town of Holden
-Circulation Assistant, Gale Free Library, Holden
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester unveils COVID memorial (above)
+6:00: BA.2 variant now accounts for 73% of cases in New England
+6:00: Studies link COVID infection with increased risk of new diabetes diagnosis
+Noon: FDA OKs another Pfizer, Moderna booster for 50 and up
-City of Worcester unveiling plaque at Elm Park in honor of residents who died from COVID-19
-Radio Worcester (9:54): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about stealth Omicron (BA.2) and memorial plaque
-Vaccinations/boosters available 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 220 (28:27): Being a medical student during COVID
-How COVID and isolation complicated dementia care
-ICYMI: Worcester's Medical Director supports vaccines for kids 6 and under, citing potential long-term effects
-Mass. reports 2,430 new cases over 3 days, 3 additional deaths
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+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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