Highlights in The 016 Saturday, April 30th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Warming up, high of 58 today in Worcester

  -Historic Northbridge Victorian home destroyed by fire (2:05)

  -Developer makes second try at Worcester apartments on Poet Hill

  -HOMES: See Inside this grand 1897 Mansion in Worcester listed for $650,000

  -Here's what led up to the sudden resignation of Auburn school chief Casey Handfield

  -Worcester’s Vessel Skatepark, a free indoor skatepark with mission from God, opening soon

  -Traffic advisory Saturday in Worcester for Table Talk Pie 5k

  -Clark to inaugurate President Fithian on Saturday

  -Five things to do: Dinosaurs, jazz, benefit for Ukraine and more ...

  -REMINDER: South High Alumni Day 1-4 Saturday

  -Artist Spotlight: Joseph Sikes 

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

  -Should Worcester have a residency requirement for City Manager, other high ranking employees?

  -Superintendent finalist interview Dr. Rachel Monarrez with superintendent selected at end of meeting (1:39:55)

  -Ray Mariano: Some advice for our new Worcester school superintendent

  -Former NBA star Chris Herren shares his story of recovery with Worcester high school students

  -WCCA-TV's "Activate Worcester" No. 298 (28:25): Chris Motta (1 of 2)

  -Worcester hiring over 150 seasonal workers

  -Vocero Hispano April 29th edition

  -Tribute to a woman who worked as an executive assistant for over 35 years

  -ICYMI: 33 people displaced by fire in Worcester

  -Arrested Worcester state rep. apologizes, admits addiction and says he's committed to getting treatment

  -One-third of Worcester students have no internet at home, report says

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester police make ghost gun arrest

  -Grafton fire chief finalists will interview Wednesday

  -Here’s how to get an absentee ballot for Grafton’s May 17th election

  -Route 9 in Shrewsbury thrives in redevelopment, ramps up retail success

  -Former postal employee pleads guilty to mail theft

  -Sterling police chief retires after decades of service 

  -SPORTS: Bruins to open playoff series vs. Carolina on Monday

  -Red Sox beat Baltimore, 3-1

  -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

  -Holy Cross Athletics 'Sader Stories (28:35): Catch up with Declan Cronin 

  -WooSox beat Buffalo, 8-6 

  -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: Chilling new details about Russian hitmen targeting Zelensky

  -1st human case of avian flu in U.S. reported in worker handling infected birds

  -Tragic: Ohio baby killed by drive-by gunman who shot up dad's car

  -NEW ENGLAND: Officer severely bitten by woman during arrest, police say 

  -BUSINESS: 64% of workers would consider quitting if asked to return to the office full-time 

  -COLLEGES: WPI researchers: How cooking oil could be used to paint your house 

  -FOOD: Chipotle wants to add dessert to the menu 

  -HEALTH: CDC releases new clinical details in cases of unusual hepatitis in children 

  -TV/STREAMING: "Schitt's Creek" is leaving Netflix 

  -MOVIES: It's gonna be May. Here are the movies you can expect to see in theaters 

  -CELEBRITY: Ellen DeGeneres shares heartfelt message after filming final episode

  -Dolly Parton now says she'd accept spot in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 

  -ANIMALS: Watch this teeny-tiny kitten grow up and get a tiny kitten sister of her own (3:14) 

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

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 100-year-old man celebrates 84 years working for the same company 

  -Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear destroys car interior to get tube of lip gloss 

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  -Soda Merchandiser at Atlas Distributing

  -CDL Truck drivers at Atlas Distributing

  -Order Pickers - 2nd Shift at Atlas Distributing

  -CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan

  -Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Free vaccinations/boosters 11-1 Saturday at YMCA (Main St.), 11-5 at Worcester Public Library and noon-4 at Latin American Business Expo

  -ICYMI: UMass Memorial COVID center has record number of patients (1:53)

  -Mass. reports 3,199 new cases, positivity rate increases to nearly 5.4%

  -Mass. doctor on state of the pandemic

  -Suffering higher COVID illness and death rates, Black and Hispanic Americans back masks and other pandemic restrictions