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In The News
-Latest weather: Mostly sunny day through mid-afternoon, high of 56 today in Worcester
+6:00: 5-year-old girl and mother in Worcester hit by car, seriously hurt while crossing road (1:46)
+6:00: 100 days in office: Worcester's new political class looks back
+6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 18th
+6:00: Worcester native and Saint John’s product John Andreoli enjoys his homecoming at Polar Park
+6:00: Twins beat Red Sox, 8-3
+6:00: CEO of Aldi, which has a store in Worcester, makes "price promise" pledge as Inflation rate soars
+6:00: 4 freshest homes in Worcester to hit the market
+6:00: Taco Bell is bringing back a fan-favorite menu item
-2 rollover accidents on Easter Sunday in Holden
-Patriot's Day: What's open, closed in Massachusetts
-Downtown Worcester market has what's fresh and local
-Lake Quinsigamond home hits the market for $1.1 million
-Pact on Worcester school-police interactions still elusive, behind schedule
-Highest-paying construction jobs in Worcester
-Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed a day because of Patriot's Day
-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 Monday
-Poetry Town: The Bridge Near Walmart
-ICYMI: After 2-year delay, Worcester store celebrates 40th anniversary
-Where people in Worcester are moving to most
-Mercantile’s restaurant ribbon-cutting event draws crowd
-Reliant Medical Group suspends taking on new adult primary care patients
-WCCA-TV's "Rosen's Roundtable" No. 473 (28:08): Polar Park and the Nativity School
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden DPW building project update
-Area police departments plan to participate in Drug Take Back Day
-Shrewsbury library exhibit raises awareness about domestic violence
-Spring returns to Sutton -- Waters Farm hosts annual egg hunt
-Theresa Boulrice brings plenty of tech experience to Millbury Library
-Millbury Jr.-Sr. High School announces second-quarter honor roll
-At Project Bread, Alexa Drolette continues fight against food insecurity and hunger
-SPORTS: Jason Tatum's buzzer-beater lifts Celtics, 115-114
-2022 Boston Marathon preview: What to watch for
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-1
-Worcester Bravehearts update vote total for fan jersey contest
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Lehigh Valley, 19-11
-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: U.S. rocked by 3 mass shootings during Easter weekend
-NEW ENGLAND: Logan Airport terminal reopened after evacuation due to old PlayStation found in luggage
-BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers for April 18th
-The biggest risk to the global economy no one is talking about
-My co-worker is now bringing his dog to work -- how is that allowed?
-SHOPPING: Dollar Tree recalls hot glue guns over fire, burn hazards
-TV/STREAMING: "Ted" series from Seth MacFarlane in the works at Peacock
-MOVIES: "Fantastic Beasts" tops domestic box office
-CELEBRITY: Natasha Lyonne confirms she and Fred Armisen split after 8 years
-HISTORY: Historic discovery found beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris
-ANIMALS: Dog dumped at the shelter discovers the great outdoors (3:07)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Maryland teacher wins $50,000 after husband buys lottery ticket to cheer her up
-Meanwhile, Florida man watches "Spider-Man" movie 292 times, setting world record
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Free vaccinations and boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
+6:00: Radio Worcester (7:16): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on what COVID looks like right now in Worcester? Endemic near?
-ICYMI: Cases up in nearly 75% of Mass. communities: Town-by-town data
-Shanghai reportedly aims to have zero cases outside of its quarantine centers by Wednesday
-Are there better ways to track cases?
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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