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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 48 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester planning major overhaul of Bell Hill Park
+6:00: New dispensary to open in April on Millbrook Street
+Noon: Man dead of self-inflicted injury after Mass Pike crash Thursday from Worcester, police say
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Will Dailey to give listeners unique concert experience at Club 321
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Avatar: The Way Of Water," "The Son," and more
+Noon: First Person: How a trip to Greece revealed a son's love of animals
-Local artist restores vandalized mural honoring fallen Worcester officer (pictured)
-Morning 2-alarm fire causes significant damage to Worcester three-decker
-Weeks of road closures in Worcester starting with water line project
-2 men arrested in Worcester for drugs, ammunition
-Suspect taken into custody after fleeing police stop, leading officers into Ashburnham and causing school to lock down
-Worcester residents share stories facing crisis of affordable housing
-Worcester officials to tour safe injection site in New York City
-Burncoat High orchestra headed to D.C. after rush of donations
-4 Anna Maria College students recognized for saving Philadelphia family from fire
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable celebrates 500 episodes (28:12): 2009-2023
-Worcester: the City that Reads book drive kicks off
-Table Hoppin': Mark Bittman looks forward to "Taste + Talk" event
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Many Voices, Impressionism, James Montgomery ...
-Short films get long look as Mass. Indie film fest returns to Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief March 2023
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Reproductive Justice is Life or Death
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to former host and cook at El Morocco who also owned a market
-ICYMI: Worcester B&E suspects have ruff time with K9 Beebs
-Veterans gather in Worcester to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day
-"A huge injustice": Worcester denies several small nonprofits A.R.P.A. funding
-Developer purchases large, undeveloped parcel on Grafton Street in Worcester
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden exploring options under multifamily regulations
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday
-Tardy policy negatively affects Wachusett students
-Channel 5's "Made in Mass.": Holden man's Brew Biscuits turn beer-brewing grains into delicious dog treats (2:31). Article
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Westborough Board of Health shuts down restaurant
-3-alarm fire displaces 7, causes extensive damage to North Brookfield home
-Shrewsbury names new Elder Affairs liaison
-Second 40B project negotiation opened by Sutton Select Board
-"Mean Girls" to take the stage at Grafton High School this weekend
-Multi-sport Carmichael brings steady hand to Grafton basketball and softball
-Tactical emergency response training held at Thomas Prince School in Princeton
-Luther Burbank students perform “Beauty and the Beast”
-Charlton police sergeant fined $10,000 after using cell phone search for private use
>SPORTS: Bruins wrap up Presidents’ Trophy with win
-Celtics demolish NBA-leading Bucks, 140-99
-Red Sox lose home opener, 10-9
-Everything to know about WooSox Opening Day on Friday
-Parking options around Polar Park
-Dave Paulsen introduced as Holy Cross men’s basketball head coach
-Related: Dave Paulsen introductory press conference (38:15)
-Bravehearts announce earliest sellout in team history
-Worcester Academy junior Kayvaun Mulready changes commitment
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Former president indicted by Manhattan grand jury on more than 30 counts
-Covenant School security expert says the quick thinking of teachers saved lives
-Tragic: 1-year-old fatally shot by 5-year-old sibling who found gun
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. woman to be sentenced in beating death of infant niece
-Mass. reports 2,023 new COVID cases, 59 deaths this week
>SHOPPING: Jewelry store opens in the Canal District
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates continue rise, near 2022 levels
-Central Mass. private colleges have $3.8 billion in economic impact: Study
>FOOD: Cup Noodles’ new ramen flavor puts your breakfast cravings into a cup
>COLLEGES: Conan O'Brien spotted at WPI campus
-5 things to know about Anna Maria’s Social Work Conference on April 26th
>HEALTH: UMass Medical School prof: How xylazine increases overdose risk
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-4 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: C.N.N. primetime ratings down 61% in March
>MOVIES: How to watch "Avatar: The Way of Water" on streaming platforms
>CELEBRITY: Gwyneth Paltrow wins ski crash trial against ailing doctor
>HISTORY: Salem Square in Worcester, around 1895
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog stayed in crate for days until she was home (3:09)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy sleeps in tent for 3 years, raises $860,000 for hospice
-Meanwhile, in South Africa, watch as crocodile joins picnic, steals cooler
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-Catering, Bartenders & Concessions Staff at Creedon & Co.
-YouthGROW Mentor, Driver at Regional Environmental Council
-Housekeeper at Canal District bar
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 86 today in Worcester
+6:00: Central Mass. drought status ends thanks to summer rain
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:22)
+6:00: Stephen DiRado’s Bell Pond photos are subject of N.Y.C. show, new book
+6:00: Worcester Arts Council opens grant application
+6:00: Gateway Players announce October dates for "The Outsider"
+Noon: A brief tour of Worcester's "Main Street USA"
+Noon: Worcester Pride returns downtown Saturday for one of city’s largest cultural celebrations
+Noon: Auburn Fire Department hoping its fire-damaged truck not beyond repair
+Noon: Things to Do: Armadi Tsayn, Infinite Alien, Chet Williamson and more
+Noon: Art in spirit: Clinton's Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years
+Noon: First Person: For Wayne-Daniel Berard, poetry requires a poet's work
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
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-Prep cook and wait staff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
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