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In The News
-Latest weather: Late storm possible, high of 69 today in Worcester
+Noon: Alumni couple donates $5 million to UMass Medical School
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 14th
+Noon: Five Things to Do: "Parallel Mothers," "Naughty bits" and more ....
+Noon: The Schizophonics ready to rip up Ralph’s
+Noon: Bad Advice: Body snatching may be only solution to snoring partner
-Big change looms as BirchTree Bread owners say they've found "the right folks to carry it forward"
-Worcester restaurant ranked among top 100 vegan restaurants in the U.S. and Canada
-Police say murder suspect told patrons inside Worcester bar he was "going to f--- somebody up" moments before shooting
-Juvenile stabbed in Crompton Park in Worcester leads to 3 arrests
-Worcester police already using drones with formal policy pending
-Fly From Worcester To NYC For $41 With JetBlue this Summer
-Leicester man one of 3 Mass. residents to win $1 million lottery prizes
-HOMES: Local realty company introduces program to save homeowners thousands in commissions
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Cannabis Confidential: 4/20 celebrations planned in Central Mass.
-Last Call with Mark Arsenault, author of "The Imposter's War"
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (17:20): WooSox Opening Day, strong mayor and police drones
-The Faces of Worcester: Matthew Power
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-Tribute to a Worcester Army veteran of Kosovo, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait
-ICYMI: SEE THE LIST: What Worcester municipal employees make
-Worcester city employee earnings reveal top earners, gender and race pay gaps
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police post message about "incident" in a bathroom at Wachusett Regional that ended in arrest
-Holden police charge Worcester woman with assault with a dangerous weapon, a car
-Absentee voting for Holden's May 9th annual town election is available now
-Tower Hill Botanic Garden changes name
-Grafton Select Board, CPC rehash old wounds, point fingers, argue a while
-Theresa Boulrice brings plenty of tech experience to Millbury Library
-Greatest Hits Cannabis opens in Dudley
-Car falls from upper level parking area in Sterling, lands on roof. Raw video (:43)
-West Boylston police make arrest in armed robbery at Shell station
-SPORTS: Top U.S. finisher in 2021 Boston Marathon, local hero Colin Bennie on track for more success
-Red Sox beat Detroit, 9-7
-Bruins to host Penguins in Winter Classic
-Worcester Bravehearts announce finalists for fan jersey contest
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 7-3
-Railers beat Trois-Rivières, 3-0
-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: President Zelensky posts a list of requested weapons to social media
-Suspect in Brooklyn subway attack in federal custody (1:26)
-Tragic: 9-year-old girl waiting to see Easter Bunny shot, killed at California Mall
-NEW ENGLAND: Man, 20, charged in rapes of 6 women in Western Mass., during months-long spree, DA says
-BUSINESS: Local wholesale gas distributor describes impact of releasing oil from U.S. reserve
-CEO of Leominster manufacturer to step down
-COLLEGES: Anna Maria to construct new $2.5 million athletic field
-HEALTH: Experts now recommend all children 8-18 get screened for anxiety
-FOOD: Easter candy sold at Big Y stores recalled over salmonella concern
-Massachusetts CVS, Target stores limiting baby formula purchases
-SHOPPING: Couponing: Waste of time or smart side hustle?
-TV/STREAMING: Amazon's free streaming service, IMDb TV, announces rebrand to Amazon Freevee
-CELEBRITY: Why Whoopi Goldberg is taking a break from "The View"
-HISTORY: Union Station in 1950
-ANIMALS: Woman rescues cats by laying in the snow in -40 degrees (3:21)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Shrewsbury resident celebrates 102nd birthday
-Meanwhile, Florida man busted with guns, drugs and an alligator
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-With the BA.2 subvariant on the rise, what’s safe and what’s not? A medical expert explains
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
-CDC extends travel mask requirement for 2 weeks
-ICYMI: Hit by COVID, Worcester City Councilor postpones fundraiser
-What’s the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID?
-Is COVID endemic yet? Experts aren’t so sure
-Is now the time for 2nd booster with cases on rise? (4:01)
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 restaurant 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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