Highlights in The 016 Monday, April 25th

• Posted by 016 Administrator April 25, 2022 - Filed in News - 927 views

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

  

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  In The News

  -Latest weather: Mix of sun and clouds, high of 64 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Downtown Worcester parcels, including former Notre Dame church site (above), sell for $5 million

  +6:00: Plane shot while landing at Gardner Airport

  +6:00: Police identify motorcyclist who was fatally struck by car in Dudley

  +6:00: Sky lantern causes fire on Leominster High School roof

  +6:00: 46-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charges

  +6:00: Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July

  +6:00: Bailey Chavez named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  +Noon: 27-year-old Worcester man arrested for breaking in to Main Street restaurant

  +Noon: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to sell ice cream, gelato this summer

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 25th

  +Noon: Local musicians to perform iconic albums for charity

  +Noon: Song to Get You Through the Week: Anaria singer Jessica Mercy shines on "Listen"

  +Noon: Family sets up fundraiser for Fitchburg mother and son who died on the same day

  -Girl struck by SUV in Worcester remains in critical condition, her family says

  -Replacing Burncoat High, Middle schools could cost city $370 million

  -GBH: Why loose trash covers some Worcester streets, but not others

  -Lt. James Lyons Memorial 5k makes its final run in Worcester

  -Portland Street community fridge back in action after being blown over in February storm

  -Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment

  -ICYMI: 61-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash in Dudley

  -Shrewsbury Street plaza set to be demolished, redeveloped

  -Worcester warehouse proposed to be 38 apartments 

  -HOMES: The 5 newest houses to hit the market in Worcester

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

  -Cinema 320 to screen "The Velvet Queen" on Tuesday

  -Rosen's Roundtable No. 474 (28:05): Charter/Spectrum price hikes and police drones

  -Beacon Hill Chat No. 340 (26:44): Ed Augustus

  -Rosalie Tirella: Kathy Sullivan’s Quinsigamond Village Community Center

  -How accusers allege Billy Riley used a program for the poor to target vulnerable women for sexual acts

  -After arriving in U.S. disguised as a boy, Salvadorian immigrant a successful Worcester businesswoman

  -Vocero Hispano April 22nd edition

  -Tribute to a baker from Shrewsbury who won the Pillsbury Bake-Off for his Sunshine Coffee Cake

  -Here is where the city will be street sweeping today

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): SELCO to hold Earth Day celebration on April 30 in Shrewsbury

  -Grafton SEPAC is looking for "Everyday Heroes"

  -Auburn Fire Rescue call log April 11th to 17th 

  -SPORTS: Bruins beat Montreal, 5-3 

  -Ray beat Red Sox, 5-2

  -Bravehearts' Create the Jersey winner chooses donation to benefit Be the Match

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

  -WooSox lose 5 of 6 in Syracuse

  -Pirates win 10th straight at home 

  -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: Secretaries of State, Defense to visit Kyiv, announce aid and diplomatic surge

  -Bodies found in the Chicago River and other waterways are causing concern

  -Tragic: Heartbreaking posts from Ukrainian mom before she was killed with 3-month-old 

  -NEW ENGLAND: State Trooper's car hit by alleged drunk driver

  -Barnstable police thwart possible murder with routine traffic stop

  -BUSINESS: Starbucks engaged in union-busting in Phoenix, feds says

  -Cornerstone Bank promotes 5 to executive vice president

  -SHOPPING: GE recalls 6 models of refrigerators due to fall risk 

  -COLLEGES: Nursing robots under development at WPI could help medical staff care for patients

  -Clark professor John Magee creates computer access for users of all abilities

  -FOOD: Whole Foods red lentil products recalled over listeria concern 

  -HEALTH: Childhood vaccination rates fell in kindergartners last school year, CDC data shows 

  -TV/STREAMING: YouTube TV drops price to only $15 for first month of service 

  -MOVIES: Salma Hayek spotted on "Magic Mike" set after Thandiwe Newton exit 

  -CELEBRITY: Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain Prize for American humor 

  -ANIMALS: Guy finds a family of puppies living under a couch (3:39) 

  -HISTORY: The band stand at Institute Park in Worcester

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Video shows Texas teacher jumping into action to save choking student 

  -Meanwhile, in North Carolina, overturned truck releases 10 cows onto highway 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Worcester wastewater readings spiking, 333 new cases last week in city

  +6:00: Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (9:16): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh's update - lockdowns abroad, mask debate and new variants

  +6:00: Can you use an expired at-home test?

  -COVID shots still work but researchers hunt new improvements

  -ICYMI: Mass. doctor on signs recent wave may have peaked

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