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In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny, high of 53 this afternoon in Worcester
+6:00: Long-awaited restaurant in Downtown Worcester now open
+6:00: Worcester police arrest 3 as a result of new gun violence prevention strategy
+6:00: Driver in deadly 2020 Auburn crash sentenced to 2 years probation
+6:00: Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of Fitchburg teen
+6:00: This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of April 4th
+6:00: Theater partners with 2 Worcester high schools for annual Adopt-A-School program
+Noon: Holy Cross naming science complex after Dr. Anthony Fauci, a Holy Cross alum
+Noon: Radio Worcester (15:38): State Senate candidate Robyn Kennedy on campaigning and the issues
-Worcester Diocese in standoff with Nativity School over removal of Black Lives Matter, Pride flags
-Earlier: At a Catholic school in Worcester, red flags and a warning from the Bishop
-Special afternoon for local families at Why Me and Sherry's House Easter Egg Hunt
-North High staff members help students with free prom dresses
-City hopes to have Worcester officers wearing body cameras by September
-Kiva Centers to offer suicide prevention training, peer support at local colleges
-Candlelight vigil held for Marine Captain Ross Reynolds: "He is flying in peace" (2:17)
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 4th
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Find out what Worcester bars are popular with the college crowd
-Public Hearing podcast (56:00): Circles of inclusion, exclusion and influence in Worcester
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings In Worcester - April 2022
-City releases "Worcester Now | Next" spring survey
-Homes: The 5 newest Worcester homes for sale
-Tribute to a woman whose nursing career spanned 35 years
-ICYMI: City reaches agreement to buy historic Denholm building, demolition likely
-Worcester police arrest man for trying to steal lawn mower from Polar Park
-Daily travelers at Worcester Regional Airport up 76% since start of year
-Worcester School Committee to announce new superintendent by end of April
-Polar announces summer 2022 limited edition seltzer flavors
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Once small patrons, teens return to Holden library to help out
-Rabies Clinic 8-noon on Saturday in Holden
-Shrewsbury Rotary Club to host Earth Day community recycling fundraiser
-At Rick's Hilltop in Grafton, Janet Kuchinski fosters the family atmosphere
-One contested race on Sterling ballot - for Planning Board; candidates needed for offices
-AHS Drama performs "Newsies" Friday-Sunday
-Auburn Historical Society’s spaghetti supper and basket drawing on Saturday
-Sports: Celtics rout Wizards, 144-102
-Mass. Pirates beat Quad City, 36-25, for 13th straight win since last season (:57)
-Former Worcester Academy star Aliyah Boston has 11 points and 16 rebounds as South Carolina wins national title
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (26:11): Celebrating Women's History Month
-Railers lose in Newfoundland, 3-1
-Cars: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-National/International: Ukraine accuses Russia of massacre, city strewn with bodies
-At least 2 gunmen target Sacramento club scene, killing 6
-New England: Highway car chase begins in Maine and ends on opposite side of road in New Hampshire
-Stranded travelers furious as JetBlue, other airlines cancel flights
-Mass. man dies after crashing into trees, pond in New Hampshire
-Business: WBJ names the Manufacturing Excellence Award winners for 2022
-More Americans apply for jobless benefits, but layoffs still low
-Shopping: HomeGoods introduces new digital tool for home design
-Colleges: Innate Immunity Day at UMass Medical School will honor Dr. Robert Finberg
-Movies: 10 must-see movies being released in April
-Celebrity: See the complete list of Grammy Award winners
-Every red carpet look from the 64th Grammy Awards
-Vince McMahon beats Pat McAfee in WrestleMania match
-History: Formerly Worcester County Institution for Savings building
-Animals: This dog goes paragliding with his owner and loves it (3:13)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Grandson brings his grandparents' love song to life (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Virginia, woman realizes she won the lottery after already trashing her ticket
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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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester County's cases up 28.4%; Mass. cases surge 31.2%
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:28): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID and the BA.2 variant
-Worcester adds free pop-up vaccine clinics after cases spike
-ICYMI: Do you qualify for a second booster?
-As cases in Mass. tick up slightly, search cases in your city or town
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+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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