Highlights Saturday, April 9th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Clearing up as the day goes on, high in the 50s today in Worcester

  -New Starbucks on Grafton Street will feature drive-thru window, outdoor patio seating

  -Film crews from "The Parenting" shoot scenes at Vendome apartment building in Worcester

  -Worcester man faces up to 32 years in prison for bank fraud, aggravated identity theft

  -Report alleges "numerous youthful appearing individuals" with alcohol were observed in Worcester’s Husky’s Pub on night of 19 counts of underage drinking

  -Grafton police seek leads on woman begging for "gas money"

  -Crash involving 2 trucks snarls traffic on I-495 in Westborough 

  -5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester

  -Five Things to Do: St Luke Passion, Eric Clapton tribute and more ....

  -Worcester's last cobblestone street part of city's charm

  -Worcester landmark to be added to national women’s suffrage history trail 

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

  -"508, a Show About Worcester" No. 377 (29:00): Losing a judge and gaining a city manager

  -Worcesteria: Should Ed Augustus run for Lt. Governor?

  -Ray Mariano: Presumptive favorite Maura Healey unwilling to answer tough questions

  -Following Nativity School controversy, Bishop McManus will not attend Holy Cross commencement

  -Earlier: Worcester Bishop wants rainbow pride, BLM flags removed (2:14)

  -Tribute to a Worcester who worked for the CIA in Europe, taught elementary school in Worcester, became a professor and published a book in 2018

  -ICYMI: Worcester pub facing violations for 19 counts of underage drinking during March trivia night

  -Strip club, site of recent fatal shooting, appeals Worcester License Commission decision to state

  -Police investigating bomb threat called into Worcester Islamic Center

  -Worcester woman hospitalized for 3 months with COVID now dealing with kidney failure (2:51). Article

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): People from all towns welcome at Holden Rabies Clinic on Saturday

  -Holden discusses need for more bathrooms at Dawson Elementary

  -Auburn Rec and Culture hosting Craft Fair Sunday

  -Egg-cellent news: Grafton egg hunt will have same-day tickets available

  -Civil suit filed against Grafton police over handling of complaint 

  -SPORTS: Bruins beat Tampa Bay, 2-1

  -Red Sox lose season opener to Yankees in 11th inning

  -Holy Cross football to play at Polar Park on October 8th

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

  -WooSox beat Jacksonville, 8-4 

  -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: Strike kills at least 52 at Ukraine rail station crowded with civilians

  -Nearly half a million without power in Puerto Rico as outage continues

  -NEW ENGLAND: 2 dairies that produced tainted milk are affiliated with each other

  -Good Samaritan fighting for his life after hit-and-run crash in New Hampshire

  -BUSINESS: Walmart offers $95,000-$110,000 for drivers, launches training program

  -Chief diversity officers are fighting against burnout with resources, direct leadership access, and moral support

  -SHOPPING: Wall beds sold at Amazon, Costco recalled after woman crushed to death

  -COLLEGES: On-campus bars welcome collegians at Nichols, Holy Cross 

  -FOOD: Officials expect grocery prices to rise through end of the year

  -HEALTH: U.S. life expectancy continues historic decline with another drop in 2021, study finds 

  -TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend

  -MOVIES: New movies on VOD

  -CELEBRITY: Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap

  -HISTORY: Bay State House, corner of Main and Exchange streets in Worcester, 1907 

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

  -ANIMALS: Adoption Option: Meet Luna

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old saves family from burning home in Mississippi 

  -Meanwhile, in California, woman wins $10 million on scratch ticket after accidentally pushing wrong button on vending machine 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Worcester schools will hand out over 25,000 at-home test kits before April vacation

  -224 new cases in Worcester the past 7 days

  -Free vaccinations and boosters Saturday 11-5 at Worcester Public Library and 1-3 at First Congregational Church

  -11 state troopers, 1 sergeant fired for not getting vaccine

  -Mass. reports 1,637 new cases, 7-day positivity rate over 2.9%

  -Mass. doc on whether another lockdown is possible (3:27)

  -Is it spring allergies or is it COVID? Here’s the difference