In and around The 016 - Monday, April 24th

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

  

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 54 in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS 

  +6:00: Worcester police to get pay bump for body camera program: Contract

  +6:00: Worcester Schools open robot summer camp enrollment

  +6:00: Auburn and Leominster locations are among the Bed Bath & Beyond locations closing

  +6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 28

  +6:00: Adoption Option: Gus the dog waiting for loving home
  
  

  +Noon: State House recognition, key to the city of Worcester among latest honors for North High
  
  

  -Community Healthlink president out after state inspection prompts suspension of detox programs, 80 layoffs

  -Canal District restaurant listed for sale for $2.3 million (pictured)

  -No liquor for Worcester Walmart as city says area is already well served

  -Drone video of progress at new Doherty High (1:45)

  -Are safe injection sites the answer to rising drug overdose deaths in Worcester?

  -Vocero Hispano: 04-21-2023 al 04-27-2023

  -Amie Shei, Health Foundation of Central Mass.: Let's make free fares in Worcester permanent

  -Worcester Public Schools announces third quarter honor rolls

  -Here's where the city of Worcester will be street sweeping on Monday

  -NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "Solved or Unsolved? - The Murder of Vicki Lehtinen". Video (17:13). Audio (18:40)

  >HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: "Epicenter 508" Vol. 2, No. 3 (1:12:16)

  -What Worcester's Reading: Annie's Book Stop

  -Lorie Martiska Lorie: Common myths about homelessness

  -Jennifer Julien Gaskin: How racism contributes to cannabis prohibition and legalization

  -WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 4 (20:36): Grievances from the Declaration of Independence

  -WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 2 (28:43): Safer Solutions

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who served on the Urban Design Committee for 25 years

  -ICYMI: Worcester developer proposes 98-unit affordable housing project

  -Fidelity Investments eyes new Shrewsbury location

  -New D.I.Y. doughnut shop is set to open its doors next month in Worcester

  -How does gun violence in Worcester compare with the state, and the nation?

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Community Garden Committee has big plans this growing season

  -Lamoureux Ford does it again

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sturbridge's Robin Lataille in need of 2nd kidney transplant

  -West Boylston Pride Park funding set with C.P.A.; A.R.P.A. backup

  -Shrewsbury municipal election candidate statements

  -New Innovation Career Pathways awarded to Millbury High School

  -Grafton Historical Society announces upcoming events, Volunteers of the Year

  -Douglas High School one of several schools to receive "Innovation Career Pathways" award

  -Wachusett area goings on

  -Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts 60th anniversary big celebration
   

  >SPORTS: Celtics beats Hawks for 3-1 lead

  -Bruins top Panthers, 6-2, leads series 3-1

  -Red Sox beat Brewers, 12-5

  -WooSox swept in doubleheader

  -Country club set to host first Worcester County Women's Amateur
   

  >CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)

  >NATIONAL: Iowa teens accused of killing Spanish teacher over bad grade plead guilty

  -39 bodies dug up in cult investigation of pastor in Kenya

  -Tragic: Baby boy found unresponsive in Waltham dies at hospital

  >NEW ENGLAND: 5 charged in youth game brawl; man later died of heart event

  -Shrewsbury Rep. Kane on Pike project in Boston: Don't forget Central Mass. commuters

  >FOOD: People are losing their minds over how Parmesan cheese is made
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 classes you should take when traveling

  >SHOPPING: Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy protection

  >HEALTH: A new COVID variant may trigger a never-before-seen symptom, especially in kids

  -Narcan nasal spray maker aims for over-the-counter price of less than $50

  >BUSINESS: How the "bare minimum Mondays" craze is tackling burnout

  -Procter & Gamble profits from 10% price hike amid inflation

  >COLLEGES: Anna Maria Social Work Student Spotlight: Phylicia O’Dell
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Charlie Sheen and Chuck Lorre reunite on "How to be a bookie," 12 years after nasty public feud

  >MOVIES: Bryan Cranston, Allison Janney to star in drama "Everything’s Going to Be Great"

  >CELEBRITY: Angela Bassett is opening up about her snub at the Oscars

  >HISTORY: Bancroft Tower in Worcester, 1906

  >ANIMALS: Guy is the best friend a squirrel could have (3:32)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Heart recipient meets organ donor's parents

  -Meanwhile, in Iowa, sinkhole grows to 40 feet wide

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