Top stories from The016.com, Monday, April 28th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 73 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Child bending over to tie shoes struck by pickup in Southbridge parking lot

  +5:00: Dates announced for 12th annual Worcester Caribbean American Carnival, third annual Kiddies Cultural Festival

  +5:00: 100 FM The Pike (6:01): The Breakdown Lane

  +5:00: Worcester Chorus sings works by Handel and Charpentier

  +5:00: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station

  +5:00: 210 Sports: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 29
  
  

  +Noon: An '80s flashback as Debbie Gibson takes XLO crowd down memory lane

  -Earlier: Gallery: Debbie Gibson performs at 26th annual Awesome '80s Prom

  +Noon: Worcesteria: Silent salute at Elm Park to Worcester's Civil War role
  
  

  Worcester named one of the top 100 places to live in the U.S. by Livability. Here's why

  -UMass-Memorial among nonprofit hospitals charging patients eligible for financial assistance (3:45). Article

  -Following opening of $220 million tower, UMass Memorial E.R. wait times are dropping

  -The real story behind Greendale Mall and Amazon’s arrival

  -How a student project led by Holy Cross professor and local architect helped tackle food insecurity in Worcester

  -As rising health costs hit Hispanic communities hardest, Central Mass. leaders addressing inequities through cultural competency

  -Worcester's international students still on edge despite reversal on visas

  -New in the Woo: An authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience

  -Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April

  -Worcester Public Schools (13:12): Ask the Superintendent, W.T.H.S. edition

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:25): 0.5% endowment fund debate and superintendent search

  >FAITH: First images of Pope Francis' tomb at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome

  >DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Should you tip for fast food or takeout?

  -ICYMI: Husband’s gift, wife’s miracle: The kidney that saved 2 lives

  -New social equity cannabis delivery service launches in Worcester

  -Legendary Worcester restaurant O'Connor's halts public dining

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): A century of life and changes

  -Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)

  -Holden sees override coming next year

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton town meeting shifts again, to June 16th

  -Work planned around Old Stone Church in West Boylston

  -Hiring process set for Clinton administrator

  -Clinton man arrested after traffic stop for unlicensed operation and expired sticker

  -Saplings and flowers galore at S.E.L.C.O.'s Arbor Day celebration

  -Shrewsbury Police Department Tip-A-Cop event to support Special Olympics Tuesday

  -Food Truck Fest May 18th

  -The Item's public safety logs
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday

  >SHOWTIME: Cyndi Lauper, Outkast are 2025 rock hall inductees — no Mariah Carey

  -Willard House & Clock Museum to develop new 10,000-square-foot facility

  -W.S.C. Stay Connected musical performance (54:48): Jim Porcella, jazz musician

  -Dynamic new sculpture exhibition captures and reflects nature at New England Botanic Garden

  >OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: It’s not about vaccines. It’s about power.

  -Aly Kenney: When service thrives, so does America

  -WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures 119 (28:37): Linda Kotsopoulos, NU-TIQUES AT THE BARN

  -This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:20:50)

  -Green Worcester Summit (1:00:30): Sustainable yard designs

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a beloved nurse’s aide and compassionate caregiver
  
  

  >SPORTS: Celtics take 3-1 series lead with 107-98 victory over Orlando

  -Cringe Bill Belichick interview gets awkward over Jordon Hudson question

  -Red Sox beat Cleveland, 13-3

  -Jarren Duran confronts Guardians fan who heckled him over suicide attempt

  -'Sader Stories podcast (34:31): Crusader Legends | Remembering Ron Perry '54

  -WooSox swept in doubleheader vs Syracuse
  
  

  >NATIONAL: 11 dead as madman speeds through a packed Vancouver street fair

  -1 dead, 11 injured in mass shooting in Myrtle Beach

  >TRAGIC: Diver believed to have been killed in shark attack

  >NEW ENGLAND: Tax data reveals growing gambling wins, losses in Mass. (:54)

  -Teenager dead after apparent drowning in New Hampshire lake, authorities say

  >COLLEGES: Clark joins colleges in call for restraint by federal government

  -UMass Cares days of service planned for May 20th, 21st
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): "Entitled" cruise ship act is one of the worst etiquette offenses on overseas voyages

  >BUSINESS: Bankruptcy options for Massachusetts businesses

  -101: Stepping into a new leadership role with purpose

  -Julia Becker Collins: Invest in employee training for business growth

  >SHOPPING: Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Home rugs on sale at Wayfair Way Day

  >HOMES: 43-acre mansion property in Central Mass. on sale for $4.2 million

  >HEALTH: "Very shocking" microplastics discovery in stroke victims

  -New app could help parents monitor their children for scoliosis (:58)

  -Drug may better treat Lyme Disease with fewer side effects (1:07)

  >FOOD: Enoki mushrooms recalled over potential listeria contamination
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: "The Conners" series finale bids a final farewell to Roseanne Barr

  >MOVIES: George Lucas reveals why Yoda speaks backwards in "Star Wars"

  >CELEBRITY: Emilio Estevez on dad Martin Sheen's drunk, naked "Apocalypse Now" meltdown

  >ANIMALS: Rooster sprints to his mom every time she comes home (2:13)

  >HISTORY: It was always "time to make the doughnuts" for Fred the Baker

  >GOOD NEWS: Gary Sinise Foundation helps veteran get new accessible home

  -Meanwhile, unbelievable operations the C.I.A. actually carried out

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