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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 (:46). High of 40 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: U.S. Attorney Rollins visits Worcester NAACP, talks police inquiry
+6:00: Worcester superintendent responds to Nashville school shooting
+6:00: Join the Worcester Now | Next planning workshop on Thursday
+6:00: New cats and dogs up for adoption in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester musicians remember guitarist and producer Buzz Taylor
+Noon: Janice Harvey: The "disconnect" between schools and student cellphone use
-32-year-old man indicted in 2021 murder at Hotel Vernon in Canal District
-Worcester man caught, another still at large in shooting death of city man in Randolph
-Worcester police thwart daytime break-in, bust armed suspect
-James Freeman, of Worcester, pleads not guilty in shooting near courthouse
-15-year-old opens eatery in Worcester
-Worcester: the City that Reads book drive kicks off
-Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview -- Inclusionary Zoning and Regular Zoning
-Radio Worcester (9:32): Dr. Michael Hirsh's Worcester health & COVID update
-For more than 40 years, The Mountain Barn restaurant in Princeton was a beloved dining destination
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Did Sue Paye Run Away?". Video (14:51). Audio (16:37)
-Channel 5's "Made in Mass.": Holden man's Brew Biscuits turn beer-brewing grains into delicious dog treats (2:31). Article
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Historical Museum hosts free event on Worcester photography
-National Baseball Poetry Festival in Worcester will be poetry in motion
-Carrying On: Alan James' leatherwork helps author to heal
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
-A Word from Echo (24:04): James Lambert III, Anthony Barbosa and Steph Corio
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Gold Star mother from Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester celebrates North High School boys basketball state champions (:36)
-Related: Article and gallery (34 photos)
-4 major construction projects are reshaping Worcester’s Canal District
-Worcester school Superintendent Rachel Monárrez 9 months in: "There’s just not enough space"
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Assessor's office closed 2-3 on Tuesday
-Holden police wants to I.D. man who stole from firewood money box
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Postal worker from Douglas charged with stealing from government
-Auburn school chief who resigned amid dissertation probe appointed principal at Quaboag
-West Boylston police log March 20th to 26th
-New officer in Shrewsbury sworn in
-Channel 5 "Wake Up Call' from Shrewsbury Middle School Unified Basketball Team (:51)
-Grafton 3-sport student-athlete masters time management to accomplish her goals
-2 firefighters injured in blaze at Ayer home
-Nashoba budget proposal heading to member towns
>SPORTS: Robert Kraft: Meek Mill says Lamar Jackson has Patriots interest
-Belichick shoots down Lamar Jackson talk while at league meetings
-Bravehearts announce earliest sellout in team history
-Camilo Illanes named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Bruins broke this longtime team record with gutsy road win on Sunday
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 24
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 39 dead in fire overnight at a migrant center near the U.S.-Mexico border
-3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville
-Tragic: Heartbreaking video shows moment 1-year-old boy is dumped at border
>NEW ENGLAND: Man hit and killed by bus at Logan Airport
-Sen. Elizabeth Warren announces run for third term
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft launches $25 million initiative to fight antisemitism
>BUSINESS: Up to 80 percent of workers could see jobs impacted by A.I.
-Economy reporter breaks down Fed's decision to raise interest rate
>FOOD: Fans gush over Stanley Tucci's pasta-for-breakfast recipe
>COLLEGES: Clark ranks 4, WPI 14th among Princeton Review's best game design programs
-Anna Maria AMCAST (26:40): Communication with Professor Travis Maruska
>HEALTH: Worcester woman on verge of death from COVID lives to tell her story
-Free COVID vaccinations on Tuesday: 9-noon and 1-4 at AIDS Project Worcester
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, March 19th to 26th
>TV/STREAMING: P.B.S. documentary on Holy Cross grad Anthony Fauci covers a career of crises
>MOVIES: Studio desperate for more "John Wick" films with Keanu Reeves
>CELEBRITY: Adele extends Las Vegas residency, plans concert film
>ANIMALS: A cow pretends to sleep to avoid chores
>HISTORY: Historical & architectural tour of Worcester City Hall (11:49)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Chick-fil-A arranges special date for couple married 72 years
-Meanwhile, in California, loose tire sends car flipping in air on freeway (:15)
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Classifieds
+Housekeeper at Canal District bar
-Servers wanted at Worcester restaurant
-Head host and hosts at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
-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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