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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leah Bradley of CMHA explained on Talk of the Commonwealth about Worcester’s upcoming 40th Annual Walk for the Homeless—describing how CMHA helps people in need—while sharing key details about the event. Radio Worcester
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A three-alarm fire destroyed the home of a horse sanctuary owner in Spencer when flames rushed through the roof around 1 a.m. on Wednesday — firefighters relied on water from local ponds due to a lack of hydrants, and no injuries were reported. Telegram & Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested three people on April 10 after they saw a white Honda drive the wrong way on a one-way street at 1:45 a.m.—officers found a rifle with an extended magazine and an open alcohol container in the vehicle and noted conflicting statements about seating. This Week in Worcester
- ➤ Worcester County District Attorney announced that a second man, Jose Pacheco (23) from Worcester, was charged with the 2021 murder of Franklin Mane (19) and appeared for arraignment in Leominster District Court on April 11 while prosecutors also charged Fitchburg man Wilbert Nieves in May 2023 in connection with the killing. This Week in Worcester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Paxton is a town named for Charles Paxton—an unpopular customs officer who promised but did not pay for a church bell when the town was formed in 1765 from parts of Leicester and Rutland—and residents once discussed changing its name. He later fled to England in 1776 as locals rejected his British customs role, and historians have noted his controversial impact on the town's beginning. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office donated a trove of records dating from the late 1700s to the 1980s to the American Antiquarian Society to show a glimpse of our past. The papers were found during a warehouse clean-up and will soon be available for local research—giving historians rare insights into everyday life. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Today at the council meeting, Vice-Chair Khrystian King postponed a planned 0.5% tax on college endowments that could have raised about $19.4 million—while negotiations with school officials and Charter Spectrum over cable service issues affecting local WCCA funding continue. The Planning Board sent chicken ordinance proposals back to Council for further review—as it reexamines affordable housing policies and zoning requirements. This Week In Worcester
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Scientists at UMass Chan Medical School led an international study that found three simple rules for how cells fold long strands of DNA into X-shaped chromosomes during mitosis. The research used new techniques plus models to explain how cells pack DNA tightly during cell division. UMass Chan Medical School
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Worcester Red Sox Show recapped Opening Day, honored Lucchino, and previewed the Women in Sports Celebration at Polar Park—this program gave local fans a direct look at key sports events in the community. Radio Worcester
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Worcester Organ Performance Series: Salvatore Pronestì
12-1 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — Free admission — Experience the artistry of acclaimed Italian organist Salvatore Pronestì on The Worcester Organ.
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1964 The Tribute
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a Beatles' concert like it was back in the day.
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Spring Spectacular Egg Hunt 2025
9-10 a.m. — Berlin Farms — Ticket required — A delightful egg hunt and family fun await with games, crafts, and visits with the Easter Bunny.
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Joe Samba Live Concert
4-8 p.m. — Off The Rails — Tickets from $37.71 — Enjoy an evening of music with Joe Samba at Worcester's vibrant venue.
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Poetorium Too at TidePool Bookshop
5-7 p.m. — TidePool Bookshop — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of poetry featuring three local poets and an open mic session.
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The Awesome 80’s Prom featuring Debbie Gibson
7 PM – 2 AM — Mechanics Hall — $45+ — Experience a monumental throwback party with live music and special guest Debbie Gibson!
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Toledo Mud Hens at Worcester Red Sox
4:05-8:05 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting showdown between the Toledo Mud Hens and Worcester Red Sox.
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Through the Listening Glass
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Museum of Worcester — Cost info not provided — Escape with the ethereal, other-worldly sound of the Glass Armonica.
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Judy Collins Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the stunning voice of Grammy award-winner Judy Collins as she performs timeless folk classics.
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