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• Highlights Wednesday, April 1st
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  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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