Highlights in The 016 Friday, April 29th

• Posted by 016 Administrator April 29, 2022 - Filed in News - 794 views

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Dry and quiet, high of 53 today in Worcester

  +5:00: Worcester’s Vessel Skatepark, a free indoor skatepark with mission from God, opening soon

  +5:00: Traffic advisory Saturday in Worcester for Table Talk Pie 5k

  +5:00: See Inside: Grand 1897 Mansion in Worcester for $650,000

  +5:00: Superintendent finalist interview Dr. Rachel Monarrez with superintendent selected at end of meeting (1:39:55)

  +5:00: Ray Mariano: Some advice for our new Worcester school superintendent

  +5:00: Clark to inaugurate President Fithian on Saturday

  +5:00: Leicester police make ghost gun arrest

  +Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 29th

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

  +Noon: FREE ice cream and tie dye t-shirts for QCC students today on the quad at 1 p.m.

  +Noon: Artist Spotlight: Joseph Sikes

  -33 people displaced by fire in Worcester

  -Worcester man said he couldn't get medical care at ER because of cyber attack (2:07). Article

  -Tractor-trailer strikes Worcester bridge causing rush hour traffic back-ups

  -2 arrests lead to search warrant, 1,000 oxycodone pills

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

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

  -School Committee picks Worcester's new superintendent

  -After Worcester officer drowned last summer, police practice water skills (1:52). Article

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

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

  -Worcester restaurant thanks community on 6th anniversary

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

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

  -Cinema-Worcester kicks off spring series with Ukraine benefit

  -Ethics trial involving DA Early: Retired Lt. Col. testifies that report revisions were OK

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

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Here's who prevailed in Millbury's annual Town Election

  -Friday is Police and Kids High Five Friday 2022 in Auburn

  -National Drugs Take Back Day tomorrow in Leicester

  -Wachusett Area Rotary participating in Ducky Wucky fundraiser 

  -SPORTS: Patriots trade down, select guard Cole Strange with 29th pick

  -What Tom Brady told his family when he decided to un-retire

  -Red Sox lose to Toronto, 1-0 

  -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 lose to Buffalo, 5-4

  -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)

  -NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts Senate approves sports betting

  -BUSINESS: The U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank in the first quarter

  -WBDC Podcast: Worcester's Life Sciences Leadership

  -WBJ to host Manufacturing Awards event on May 10th 

  -COLLEGES: WPI research show how cooking oil could be used to paint your house

  -Clark breaks ground on the Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design 

  -FOOD: McDonald's hikes prices, customers switch to cheaper menu items

  -HEALTH: Measles outbreak forecast as cases spike 79% 

  -TV/SREAMING: James Corden is leaving "The Late Late Show" 

  -MOVIES: Here are the movies you can expect to see in theaters in May

  -CELEBRITY: Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson return to "American Idol" 

  -HOMES: Maine island, home for sale for $339,000 ... with a catch 

  -ANIMALS: UMass Medical School study shows a dog's behavior only slightly influenced by breed 

  -HISTORY: City Hall and reflecting pool on the Common 

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Yorkie stolen from grieving Boston family more than decade ago reunited with owners 

  -Meanwhile, in Boston, upset Dunkin customer tosses Coolatta machine, verbally assaults workers, police say

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Free vaccinations/boosters 5-7 Friday at Rock of Salvation Pentecostal Church in Worcester

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

  -Mass. reports 3,341 new cases, positivity rate increases to 5%

  -8,648 cases reported at Mass. schools from April 14th to 27th

  -Moderna asks FDA to approve shots for children under 6

  -Pfizer asks FDA to authorize third dose for children 5 to 11 years old

  -Will vaccines for young kids make a difference?

  -Cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors