Highlights in The 016 Thursday, April 28th

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  In The News

  -Latest weather: Unseasonably cool and blustery, high of 49 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Worcester man said he couldn't get medical care at ER due to cyber attack (2:07)

  +6:00: 2 arrests lead to search warrant, 1,000 oxycodone pills

  +6:00: Arrested Worcester state rep. apologizes, admits addiction and says he's committed to getting treatment

  +6:00: Accuser: Diocese not planning to share results of inquiry into allegations against St. John food pantry director

  +6:00: Five things to do: Dinosaurs, jazz, benefit for Ukraine and more ...

  +6:00: Cinema-Worcester kicks off spring series with Ukraine benefit

  +6:00: Here's who prevailed in Millbury's annual Town Election

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 28th

  +Noon: Chipotle wants to add dessert to the menu

  -Worcester State Rep. David LeBoeuf arrested on OUI charge, had blood alcohol level 4x legal limit, state police say (2:24). Article

  -New video shows damaged car of state rep. charged with OUI (1:34)

  -Worcester begins listening tour of neighborhoods to plan for the future (3:06). Article

  -Worcester to seek affordable housing proposals on 2 foreclosed properties

  -MBTA reducing trains along Worcester line beginning in May

  -Worcester will mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with flag raising

  -Worcester: The City That Reads aims for 1 million books

  -Worcester man pleads guilty to buying Jeep with a bad check

  -Radio Worcester (14:44): The Trash Disparity in Worcester with Sam Turken of GBH

  -Small group of demonstrators picket outside Bishop McManus's office 

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

  -Listen Up: Carlos Odria's latest album brings listener on emotionally breathtaking journey

  -Simple Plan, Sum 41 bring nostalgia for the past and energy for the future to Palladium

  -Last Call with Jo and Huck Truesdell, owners of TidePool Bookshop

  -World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Saturday at Elm Park

  -Poetry Town: "Name Those Worcester Hills"

  -Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:29): Body cams, drones and superintendent finalists

  -Worcester school superintendent interview No. 2 (48:57): Dr. Malika Savoy-Brooks

  -Worcester school superintendent interview No. 1 (58:12): Dr. Sonya Somerville-Harrison 

  -The best public high schools in Worcester had nearly 100% graduation rates, according to U.S. News & World Report

  -Police drone, body cameras still contentious discussions at Worcester City Council 

  -Here is where the city will be street sweeping today 

  -Tribute to Worcester native who ran her own jewelry store for 30 years 

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  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Crash at intersection in Holden leaves a car on its roof, no one hurt

  -Holden delays trash, sewer rate increase decisions

  -Paxton chooses Munroe as new administrator

  -Braintree developer to develop Leicester land into industrial warehouse

  -Does your teen need a summer job? Grafton Recreation is hiring!

  -Dudley-Gendron American Legion post in Sutton celebrates 75 years

  -Sterling officials turn down gift of landlocked parcel 

  -SPORTS: Red Sox beat Blue Jays, 7-1

  -Bravehearts will make history with in-game rally jerseys

  -Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July

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

  -WooSox split doubleheader

  -Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz set to put undefeated mark on the line in title fight on ESPN 

  -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)

  -NEW ENGLAND: Athol man, son of famed American artist, charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

  -Report: Some Mass. families spending nearly half their income on child care

  -BUSINESS: Worcester expo aims to help Latin American business owners find footing post-pandemic

  -Dave Nordman, top editor at T&G, leaving for post at Northeastern 

  -COLLEGES: Clark breaks ground today on the new Center for Media Arts, Computing and Design

  -WPI names former GE engineer and DEI leader as new board chair

  -FOOD: Higher food and energy prices could last "for years," World Bank warns 

  -HEALTH: Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent first heart attack or stroke for adults over 60 

  -MOVIES: Netflix summer movie release dates: "The Gray Man," "Persuasion," "Hustle" and more 

  -CELEBRITY: Olivia Wilde served custody papers by Jason Sudeikis during panel discussion at CinemaCon

  -HOMES: Should you rent or buy? Ask yourself these questions 

  -ANIMALS: Grandma helps tiny kitten learn to run (8:23) 

  -HISTORY: Former American Antiquarian Society building on Highland Street in Worcester 

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Quick-thinking store manager saves 85-year-old customer from scam, police say 

  -Meanwhile, in Illinois, family finds preserved McDonald's food from over half a century ago in home's wall 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Moderna asks FDA to approve shots for children under 6

  +6:00: Pfizer asks FDA to authorize third dose for children 5 to 11 years old

  +Noon: Cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors

  -UMass Memorial outpatient COVID treatment center in Worcester seeing its highest number of patients ever

  -Paxlovid, new pill to treat COVID, should be easier to get at pharmacies soon

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

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

  -Mass. reports 2,807 new cases, positivity rate increases to 4.8%

  -4 Worcester kids win $3,000 scholarships for receiving vaccine