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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 (: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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