Highlights in The 016 Thursday, April 14th

• Posted by 016 Administrator April 15, 2022 - Filed in News - 713 views

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Late storm possible, high of 69 today in Worcester

  +Noon: Alumni couple donates $5 million to UMass Medical School

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 14th

  +Noon: Five Things to Do: "Parallel Mothers," "Naughty bits" and more ....

  +Noon: The Schizophonics ready to rip up Ralph’s

  +Noon: Bad Advice: Body snatching may be only solution to snoring partner

  -Big change looms as BirchTree Bread owners say they've found "the right folks to carry it forward"

  -Worcester restaurant ranked among top 100 vegan restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

  -Police say murder suspect told patrons inside Worcester bar he was "going to f--- somebody up" moments before shooting

  -Juvenile stabbed in Crompton Park in Worcester leads to 3 arrests

  -Worcester police already using drones with formal policy pending

  -Fly From Worcester To NYC For $41 With JetBlue this Summer

  -Leicester man one of 3 Mass. residents to win $1 million lottery prizes

  -HOMES: Local realty company introduces program to save homeowners thousands in commissions

  -2 Worcester open houses

  -BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday

  -Cannabis Confidential: 4/20 celebrations planned in Central Mass.

  -Last Call with Mark Arsenault, author of "The Imposter's War"

  -Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (17:20): WooSox Opening Day, strong mayor and police drones

  -The Faces of Worcester: Matthew Power

  -Here's where the city will be street sweeping today 

  -Tribute to a Worcester Army veteran of Kosovo, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait 

  -ICYMI: SEE THE LIST: What Worcester municipal employees make

  -Worcester city employee earnings reveal top earners, gender and race pay gaps 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police post message about "incident" in a bathroom at Wachusett Regional that ended in arrest

  -Holden police charge Worcester woman with assault with a dangerous weapon, a car

  -Absentee voting for Holden's May 9th annual town election is available now

  -Tower Hill Botanic Garden changes name

  -Grafton Select Board, CPC rehash old wounds, point fingers, argue a while

  -Theresa Boulrice brings plenty of tech experience to Millbury Library

  -Greatest Hits Cannabis opens in Dudley

  -Car falls from upper level parking area in Sterling, lands on roof. Raw video (:43)

  -West Boylston police make arrest in armed robbery at Shell station 

  -SPORTS: Top U.S. finisher in 2021 Boston Marathon, local hero Colin Bennie on track for more success

  -Red Sox beat Detroit, 9-7

  -Bruins to host Penguins in Winter Classic

  -Worcester Bravehearts announce finalists for fan jersey contest

  -Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 7-3

  -Railers beat Trois-Rivières, 3-0

  -CARS: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  -NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: President Zelensky posts a list of requested weapons to social media

  -Suspect in Brooklyn subway attack in federal custody (1:26)

  -Tragic: 9-year-old girl waiting to see Easter Bunny shot, killed at California Mall 

  -NEW ENGLAND: Man, 20, charged in rapes of 6 women in Western Mass., during months-long spree, DA says 

  -BUSINESS: Local wholesale gas distributor describes impact of releasing oil from U.S. reserve 

  -CEO of Leominster manufacturer to step down

  -COLLEGES: Anna Maria to construct new $2.5 million athletic field 

  -HEALTH: Experts now recommend all children 8-18 get screened for anxiety 

  -FOOD: Easter candy sold at Big Y stores recalled over salmonella concern

  -Massachusetts CVS, Target stores limiting baby formula purchases

  -SHOPPING: Couponing: Waste of time or smart side hustle? 

  -TV/STREAMING: Amazon's free streaming service, IMDb TV, announces rebrand to Amazon Freevee

  -CELEBRITY: Why Whoopi Goldberg is taking a break from "The View" 

  -HISTORY: Union Station in 1950 

  -ANIMALS: Woman rescues cats by laying in the snow in -40 degrees (3:21) 

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Shrewsbury resident celebrates 102nd birthday

  -Meanwhile, Florida man busted with guns, drugs and an alligator 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -With the BA.2 subvariant on the rise, what’s safe and what’s not? A medical expert explains

  -Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester

  -CDC extends travel mask requirement for 2 weeks

  -ICYMI: Hit by COVID, Worcester City Councilor postpones fundraiser

  -What’s the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID?

  -Is COVID endemic yet? Experts aren’t so sure

  -Is now the time for 2nd booster with cases on rise? (4:01)