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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 56 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man pleads not guilty in shooting of Worcester mom
+6:00: Worcester restaurant named best barbecue spot in Massachusetts by Food Network
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Northborough nurse gets more than 4 years in prison for tampering with patient's morphine
+Noon: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Devotion," "The Seven Faces of Jane," "The Old Way" and more
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Trevor Toney
-11-month-old baby, parents shot on Harlem Street in Worcester (1:26). Article
-These 3 Worcester streets had 15 total car break-ins in a 2-month period
-Homelessness continues to climb in Worcester with more unsheltered, report says
-1 hospitalized as car slams into dentist's office
-13 years since Rutland student was killed in earthquake (1:54). Article
-Man shot at, robbed, assaulted in Auburn; Police ask for help
-Family Health Center of Worcester has gone from operating on "mere hours of cash" to 30 days
-The most borrowed digital books from local libraries in 2022
-Robot umps to be used at Polar Park, all other AAA stadiums this year: ESPN report
-Jenny Pacillo announces run for District 1 City Council seat in Worcester
-WRTA announces service to new Market Basket in Shrewsbury
-Dedicated bus lanes among City Council's ideas to ramp up WRTA service
-Bancroft School announces large tuition reduction
-TODAY! Boston RV & Camping Expo opens Friday (2:02)
-Popular restaurant now available for delivery on Uber Eats
-DUI checkpoint this weekend in Worcester County
-The Faces of Worcester: Mariann Paladino
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Sculpture exhibition, Albert Lee, Annie Brobst ...
-Wynonna "on fire" as "The Judds: The Final Tour" comes to DCU Center
-The late Jeff Beck played Worcester twice, with the Yardbirds in '66 & Stevie Ray Vaughan in '89
-Worcester-area astronomical society keeps looking up, and out
-Hildegard Publishing giving female composers a standing ovation
-Thrift Store Finds: Formal, casual, designer labels, seekers' deslight
-Winter Walks: Worcester's Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary
-First Person: An adaptation of Laura Numeroff’s "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 4: "Killed After Scuffle at Fester's Dog House". Video (15:57). Audio (17:42)
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to former owner of local country club
-ICYMI: Break-in suspect found in building ductwork in Worcester
-3 Auburn minors charged after middle schoolers shot with gel pellets
-Coworker pulls gun, machete on Auburn colleague, police say
-Worcester investment advisor who pleaded guilty to stealing $2.8 million from his clients to be sentenced
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden 7th grader plays in FBU Final 8
-Removal of cafeteria essentials “last straw” for some Mountaineers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Marion’s Camp now open year-round, sporting new sign from local company
-The used bookstore of the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library is now open
-Princeton Historical Society looks to add members
-Arcade Snacks in Auburn makes every kind of nutty confection you can imagine
-Sterling nomination papers available
-Country Dogs finds new home in former "Castle" location in Clinton
-Channel 5's Wake Up Call from ASL Club at Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury (:51)
-Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor extended for 15 years
>SPORTS: Patriots to extend Jerod Mayo; will begin interviewing for an offensive coordinator
-Mac Jones went behind Bill Belichick's back to fix offense, Chris Simms says
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (34:37): Title IX reflection with Marie DiPalma
-Celtics beat Nets, 109-98
-Kraken beats Bruins, 3-0
-Single game tickets for Massachusetts Pirates now on sale
-Bay State Brawlers Roller Derby offers new recruit program
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: U.S. government has received more than 350 new U.F.O. reports
-Tragic: Woman dies after waiting for hours in hospital emergency room
>NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts student dies in Mexico accident
-Mass. lawmaker proposes bill to allow human composting
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School researchers contribute to study of drug prevalence among injured road users
-Anna Maria announce fall Dean's List
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday in Worcester: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
-Moderna under fire for 400% price hike for its COVID vaccine
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims fall 4-month low despite layoffs
-Radio Worcester (21:35): 2023 workforce training resources with Bruce Mendelsohn of MassHire
>FOOD: Pepsi is ditching Sierra Mist for a new Sprite rival
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 1st to 7th
>TV/STREAMING: Golden Globes ratings hit historic low
>MOVIES: Teaser trailer for "Barbie" movie with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling (1:15)
>CELEBRITY: Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, dies at 54 after hospitalization
>ANIMALS: Couple saves this puppy from a garbage bag (4:48)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor marks 105th birthday
-Meanwhile, in India, cow wanders into mall clothing store
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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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