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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Worcester is the 2nd snowiest city in U.S. this Winter
+5:00: George Clooney, maybe Ben Affleck, due to film scenes of 'The Tender Bar' in downtown Worcester
+5:00: Leicester police warn of door-to-door fundraising scam
+5:00: Man and woman arrested for shoplifting, drugs in Westborough
+5:00: Enter drawing to win a WooSox jersey
+5:00: Janice Harvey: Andrew Noone joins pantheon of local authors with 'Bathsheba Spooner'
+Noon: Northborough nurse charged with stealing drugs from a dementia patient
+Noon: Worcester man, a former State Police Association of Mass. president accused of fraud, wants multiple charges dropped
+Noon: Guillermo Creamer Jr. enters Worcester City Council race
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – April 6
+Noon: Buy one, get one free on Amtrak roomettes from Worcester
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Lily O’Brien
-Worcester resident wins $10 million after buying instant ticket at Popcorn Market
-Police find evidence of gunfire on Chandler Street
-Woman arrested in connection with Gates Street stabbing in Worcester
-Millbury: Teen's drinking leads to charges against father, grandfather, uncle
-Downtown Worcester Beer Garden to reopen next Tuesday
-Worcester launches outdoor dining grant program website
-Boston Globe: After years of struggle at Becker College, the pandemic was one hurdle too many
-Worcester developer on a mission to revitalize city's architectural gems
-Worcester charter school relocating to former St. Mary's
-Former officer cites racism at Worcester Police Department
-New commuter rail schedule in effect: Here's what you need to know
-Worcesteria: John L. Foley not running for re-election to School Committee
-Learn 10 Free Ways to Market Your Small Business from GEM Marketing Solutions
-RMV says vehicle inspection program down through Tuesday
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (32:14): Edith Morgan, Host, 'Senior Speak'
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lancaster roller rink closes after more than 40 years (1:42)
-The loss of Becker College could have big impact on Leicester
-Tractor trailer hits bridge on Route 9 in Westborough
-Construction this morning in Western States in Holden
-323-acre Rutland property sold by EcoTarium
-Fitchburg woman sentenced for theft of public funds
-ICYMI: Flames tear through Leicester home (:18)
-Holy Cross men's hockey coach resigns
-Holy Cross to add new video board at Fitton Field
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-New England: Massachusetts collects $3 billion in tax revenue in March, exceeding state projections again
-Tragic: Family sues after California man dies in taco eating contest
-National: 2 Texas brothers kill 4 family members then themselves, cops say
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Food: McDonald’s has a sweet new treat
-Homes: The 5 newest homes to hit the market in Worcester
-Animals: Bear population in Central Mass. growing at a fast pace
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Organ recipients, loved ones commemorate National Donate Life Month in Worcester
-Meanwhile, in Fall River, Lizzie Borden murder house sells for $2 million, turned into Bed & Breakfast
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: President moving vaccine eligibility date to April 19
-UMass CEO: Safety of school kids a safe bet for parents
-Worcester announces equity vaccine mobile clinic at YMCA on Saturday
-Radio Worcester (11:17): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks vaccinations vs. variants as we hit April
-Mass. leads nation in cases of Brazil variant
-Free testing this week in Worcester
-Mass. officials announce 2,912 new cases, 43 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 2.4 percent after Easter Sunday
-The final insult: Some dying of COVID while awaiting vaccine
-'Double mutant' COVID strain emerges in California
-Some COVID-19 long haulers say symptoms improved after getting vaccine
-Dr. Fauci predicts packed movie theaters by late fall
-Meanwhile, in Nevada, woman threatens to shoot husband because he got vaccine
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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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