Top stories from The016.com, Wednesday, July 2nd

• Posted by Worcester News Jul 2 - Filed in News - 1,161 views

  The016.com is your connection to the heartbeat of Worcester!
  
  Stay updated on the latest news, events, and local stories that matter most to you.
  
  Sign up today and become part of the community that keeps Worcester in the know.
  
  Your front-row seat to everything local starts right here.

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). Hot and humid, high of 86 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Man busted after throwing "dynamite" out window in Worcester

  +5:00: Worcester man arrested for alleged crack distribution near Kingsbury and Shepard streets
  
  

  +Noon: "True warrior": 3-year-old girl from Paxton beats cancer. Now her parents need a lifeline

  +Noon: Related: Worcester police donate to family in need (1:59)

  +Noon: Diddy convicted of prostitution charges, acquitted on more serious charges

  +Noon: Listen Up: Rapper Dion grips with hope, pain n "Bacc Home Freestyle"

  +Noon: Last Call: Sophie Lee, owner, Sophpremacy jewelry
  
  

  -Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl

  -Worcester police ask for help locating missing 16-year-old boy

  -WPI halts plan to convert hotel to dorms; school sees it as income source

  -Pickleball coming for Worcester’s courts: Popular sport taking over tennis courts

  -Multiple proposals would ban new billboards in Worcester

  -Everything you need to know about Worcester’s Independence Day celebration (9:09)

  -Drone video reveal of Worcester (:09)

  -Brian Allen takes in first day as Worcester superintendent

  -Related: Brian Allen speaks to Worcester Public Schools community (3:37)

  -Worcester Animals Rescue League welcomes walk-ins for the first time in 5 years

  -Worcester candidates: Cayden Davis runs on equity, housing platform

  -Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:49): Breaking down W.P.D. scrutiny and city manager review

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): City Manager review, council dynamics and the influence of local blogs

  >DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Peppercorn's is renovating, will reopen July 15th

  -ICYMI: Shrewsbury police rescue 8 from sinking boat on Lake Quinsig

  -Nearly 1 year after death of state Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, family and lawmakers await answers

  -Amber Gravel acquitted of murder; was accused of luring man to killing

  -GoFundMe launched for teen killed by train in Worcester

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome new officer

  -Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)

  -This week's traffic delays and road closures

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Historic Grafton Inn back on market for $1.6 million

  -With speed and skill, the "Piece-ful Puzzlers" win Shrewsbury Puzzle Race

  -TODAY! Veterans hit the water at Lake Quinsigamond for adaptive ski day

  -"Just so loved": Northborough remembers Michael Ellsworth

  -New Uxbridge Big Y to open in October

  -"New" Clinton Select Board gets updates

  -The Item's public safety logs

  -Volunteer of the year, retirees honored
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station

  >SHOWTIME: Taking an up-close look at the Hanover Theatre's Mighty Wurlitzer organ

  -This local landmark graces the cover of "Thank You Pine Street," a Shrewsbury resident's debut book

  -Holden artist Anna Karas creates unique, intricate colorful drawings 

  >OPINION: Kevin Brunton: You can't have everything

  -Sandra A. Kuchraski: Neighbors demand better than cuts to S.N.A.P., Medicaid

  -WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 213 (29:00): Drug addiction

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester cabbie
  
  

  >SPORTS: Bruins’ signings on Day 1 of NHL free agency don’t fix team’s No. 1 problem

  -Red Sox game suspended because of rain in third inning

  -Celebrate with Bravehearts $4 for the 4th, $4 tickets to doubleheader starting at 4

  -Bravehearts beat Vermont, 9-8. Next home game 4 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets here

  -Bravehearts to host 3 weeks of baseball camp starting Monday

  -Holy Cross men's rowing (1:31): Henley Royal Regatta

  -WooSox postponed
  
  

  >CARS: Chrysler recalls some vehicles to fix a potential airbag issue

  >NATIONAL: Apple's $95 million settlement over Siri claims: How to get your share

  -Idaho sniper suspect claimed "I’m going hunting" in chilling post hours before deadly ambush

  >TRAGIC: Factory worker found dead inside industrial oven

  >NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read lawyers talk "culminating moment of the defense," Cannone and more (36:25)

  -Remarkable video captures lightning strike home in Walpole (1:33)

  >COLLEGES: WPI podcast (38:23): How music and technology come together in powerful and unexpected ways
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world's most dangerous country revealed in new global survey

  >BUSINESS: Google increases stake in Devens fusion energy firm

  -LPL Financial Research: Strategic time horizon supports allocation to non-U.S. equities

  -Why you could owe money for unauthorized charges on debit cards (2:08)

  >HOMES: New Mass. budget could pass broker's fees to landlords (1:30)

  >HEALTH: About 60,000 women's and prenatal multivitamins recalled

  -Researchers say the timing of when night shift workers eat could have impact on health (2:13)

  >FOOD: Having a Fourth of July party? Here's how you can save on groceries (1:59)
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Netflix prepares for takeoff: NASA+ live programming to begin streaming this summer

  >MOVIES: Why is "Formula 1" resonating so strongly with American Gen Z-ers?

  >CELEBRITY: Julie Bowen recalls needing a pacemaker at 29: "I’m gonna die"

  >ANIMALS: 19-pound cat tries everything to lose weight (4:09)

  >HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?

  >GOOD NEWS: Eerie "premonition" inspires mom to buy $80,000 winning lotto ticket – but she has to save it from trash

  -Meanwhile, wild video shows drunk, armed DoorDash driver wrestling with customer while demanding a tip: cops

  Latest obituaries |  | Tuesday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports