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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 36 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester guidance counselor arrested, charged with indecent assault
-Worcester police Sgt. Derrick Leto remembered for commitment to community
-Related: GoFundMe for Worcester Police Sgt. beats goal on the day of funeral
-Worcester breaking its own rules after German shepherd kills cockapoo, woman says
-Earlier: Worcester woman mourns dog killed by German Shepherd owned by police officer neighbor (1:09)
-Lodging houses, vital to housing needs, are "over-saturating" this Worcester neighborhood
-Related: Relationship between Worcester lodging houses and neighbors ... it’s complicated
-Worcester cop Colby Turner, accused of stealing detail, overtime pay, pleads not guilty
-Worcester man indicted on murder charge in death of live-in girlfriend
-Holden charity helping animals impacted by war in Ukraine (2:09)
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Did Sue Paye Run Away?". Video (14:51). Audio (16:37)
>HISTORY: Jackson Browne & Linda Ronstadt at Clark University in March 1974 (1:18:50)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Bathsheba Spooner, Stone County Band, Mahler's 5th
-Worcesteria: Library talks TikTok, mystery in stone, and a concert by vets, for vets
-Burncoat High School orchestra short of fundraising goal for Washington D.C. trip
-Local pianist Mackenzie Melemed back for concert by way of Finland
-Carrying On: Alan James' leatherwork helps author to heal
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 162 (29:50): Paul Levenson, Executive Director, Mass. Symphony Orchestra
-Ray Mariano: New online sports betting apps aren't only action in town
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester native who owned a variety of businesses
-ICYMI: Worcester bar issued second suspension in 2 months
-First look inside at new Worcester bakery opening Saturday
-Worcester to pilot new crisis response model in June
-Worcester’s Pleasant Street businesses can get up to $20,000 to improve storefronts
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters):
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight -- Benjamin Concannon-Smith
-Radio Worcester (10:38): Selectman Anthony Renzoni on zoning law
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shirley teen pleads not guilty to charges in crash that killed Krystal Mello
-Shrewsbury receives $1.9 million for Oak Middle School repairs
-A dream comes to the stage with Millbury High School’s production of "Mamma Mia"
-Big time wrestling returns to Webster April 22nd
-West Boylston nomination papers available until April 13th
-Community members address concerns following derailment (2:27)
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Pacers, 120-95
-These local baseball players are making an impact at Division 1 colleges
-Bravehearts hiring for operations crew
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-Hyundai and Kia recall more than 500,000 cars over fire fears
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 9 missing in massive Pennsylvania chocolate factory blast
-7 dead in tornado that ripped through Mississippi, Alabama
-Asteroid big enough to wipe out a city will zip harmlessly between Earth and the moon this weekend
-Tragic: CrossFit coach, his dad drown in Puerto Rico after saving wife
>BUSINESS: Worcester tech firm joins $4 million investment in India-based blockchain platform
-Restaurant sales tax collections jump, as Mass. tax collections rose in February
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. reports 2,076 new COVID cases, 38 deaths this week
-Fall River woman pleads guilty in 2020 starving death of teen with autism
>FOOD: What happens inside sugar houses during maple sugaring season?
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Social Work Student Spotlight with Paula Kneeland
-Worcester City Councilor among Clark's annual alumni award winners
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on meat, urinary tract infection link
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: 10-1 at Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia, noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: See inside this massive Mass. mansion that sold for $18 million
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre" and more
>CELEBRITY: Martina Navratilova says her prognosis is "excellent" after double cancer diagnosis
-Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in ski trial, thought crash was sexual assault
>ANIMALS: Meet Hershey, a "gentle soul" looking for a quiet home
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): British Airways pilot writes nervous flyer "incredible" note
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, tries to break through window of home to eat family's pet parrot
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Classifieds
+Servers wanted at Worcester restaurant
-Head host and hosts at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Multiple positions at Worcester restaurant
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
-Multiple positions, Law Department, City of Worcester
-Director of Planning and Community Development, Town of Holden
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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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