Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, April 27th

• Posted by 016 Administrator April 27, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,072 views

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  In The News

  -Latest weather: Breezy and cooler, high of 52 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Worcester State Rep. David LeBoeuf arrested on OUI charge, had blood alcohol level 4x legal limit, state police say

  +6:00: Worcester to seek affordable housing proposals on 2 foreclosed properties

  +6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 27th

  +6:00: MBTA reducing trains along Worcester line beginning in May

  +6:00: Worcester will mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with flag raising

  +6:00: Dave Nordman, top editor at T&G, leaving for post at Northeastern

  +6:00: Holden delays trash, sewer rate increase decisions

  +6:00: Dudley-Gendron American Legion post in Sutton celebrates 75 years

  +6:00: Last Call with Jo and Huck Truesdell, owners of TidePool Bookshop

  +6:00: Listen Up: Carlos Odria's latest album brings listener on emotionally breathtaking journey

  +6:00: Simple Plan, Sum 41 bring nostalgia for the past and energy for the future to Palladium

  +6:00: Poetry Town: "Name Those Worcester Hills"

  -Food truck showdown in Worcester County set for May

  -Nurses say Saint Vincent Hospital is breaking strike deal

  -Fundraiser aids 5-year-old Worcester girl gravely injured by SUV driver

  -See how local high schools rank in new nationwide report

  -Worcester police body cameras delayed as city councilors seek policy

  -See Police Patches for Autism Awareness in Worcester County

  -Radio Worcester (18:30): City Manager Augustus talks downtown development, building schools and drones

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

  -Worcester school superintendent interview No. 2: Meet Malika Savoy-Brooks

  -Worcester school superintendent interview No. 1: Meet Sonya Harrison

  -World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Saturday at Elm Park

  -More action sought as demand for affordable housing outpaces supply in Worcester

  -Afghan refugee talks about fighting Taliban, arriving in Worcester

  -Worcesteria: Bruce Springsteen tribute to launch "Turn It Down!"

  -3 actresses share LGBTQ journey in WCLOC's production of poignant, dynamic "Fun Home"

  -WCCA-TV's "What It's Worth" No. 430 (28:11): Erin and Karen Reid

  -Bad Advice: Considering teaching as a career change

  -Tribute to Dudley man who died in motorcycle crash

  -Here is where the city will be street sweeping today

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

  -After Greendale Mall closure forces shutdown, restaurant is coming back to Worcester

  -Shrewsbury Street restaurant to sell ice cream, gelato this summer

  -Leicester man sues Worcester and police officers, says evidence was fabricated and race was a factor in wrongful arrest

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): New Wachusett area ambassadors excited to take part in Project 351

  -Town thanks over 185 participants who helped clean up over 45 locations in Shrewsbury

  -Shrewsbury middle school student wins Law Day essay contest

  -Faith Church in Auburn to host electronics recycling event May 28th

  -Grafton students named to BVT honors list

  -Leicester police to hold home firearm safety class on May 9th

  -Sterling book fair to benefit Autism Resource Central 

  -SPORTS: Bruins beat Florida, 3-2, clinch wild-card spot

  -Blue Jays beat Red Sox, 6-5 

  -Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July

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

  -WooSox postponed

  -Why did the Railers fall just short of a playoff berth?

  -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) 

  -Tragic: 3 children die at North Carolina military base in a day

  -NEW ENGLAND: Mass. family awarded $5 million for golf ball damage to home 

  -BUSINESS: CSX-Pan Am merger to open opportunities, expand railways in Worcester and beyond 

  -COLLEGES: WPI researchers develop technology to screen voice recordings for depression

  -From Holy Cross, Defending Democracy in Ukraine: A Fishbowl Discussion (1:24:03)

  -SHOPPING: Up to $2,000 back on select GE Profile™ packages from Sclamo's 

  -FOOD: Palm oil is in hundreds of products. Here's why it could cause a spike in your grocery prices

  -HEALTH: Study examines whether low vitamin D could raise breast cancer risk 

  -TV/STREAMING: Teary Vanna White breaks down in "Wheel of Fortune" episode 

  -CELEBRITY: New police video shows Alec Baldwin in moments after "Rust" shooting 

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

  -ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home: Bella, Page, Tulsi & more 

  -HISTORY: Myrtle and Orange streets in Worcester in 1936 

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Quick-thinking officers save man from hanging himself, police say

  -Meanwhile, in Florida, alligator found scratching at front door of home 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Paxlovid, new pill to treat COVID, should be easier to get at pharmacies soon

  -CDC estimates 60% of adults, 75% of kids have been infected 

  -Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library

  -ICYMI: Worcester wastewater readings spiking, 333 new cases last week in city

  -Mass. reports 1 additional death over 3 days, 2,372 new cases

  -How soon after exposure do COVID symptoms start?