Top stories from The016.com, Thursday, June 25th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 84 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +7:00: Authorities identify Conn. man as wrong-way driver killed on Route 146 in Millbury

  +7:00: Worcester chosen for bike program geared to riders 50 and over

  +7:00: "The soldier behind the smile" — Harvey Ball's WWII memoir published
  
  

  +Noon: Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed

  +Noon: Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.

  -Earlier: Worcester man offers $1,000 reward for missing pet tortoise

  +Noon: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...

  +Noon: The Silverbacks are set to perform at the Marine Corps League in Worcester

  +Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr.'s 72nd year saw a new grandchild, boiler
  
  

  -Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old

  -Deadly wrong-way crash on I-290 (2:12). Article

  -Heartbreaking loss: Mom remembers son killed in scooter crash (2:28)

  -Authorities identify woman who crashed into, opened fire at Sturbridge hotel

  -Man pleads guilty to helping stage robbery of Worcester liquor store

  -$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester

  -WSRS morning show host Chris Zito let go by iHeartMedia

  -Out to Lunch festival is back in Worcester with food, music and sunshine

  -Worcester Independence event features fireworks, singer Alisan Porter

  -Worcester, mental health groups work toward 911 system settlement

  -Free swim lessons return as Worcester opens pools, beaches

  -Free summer eats return to Worcester for children and teens

  -Water use restrictions set for Coes Reservoir Thursday

  -18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside

  -Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. in Brief agenda preview for Thursday School Committee meeting

  -Worcester Public Schools releases post-graduation destinations for Class of 2026

  -New veterans food pantry opens in Worcester

  -Worcester to honor longtime Little League leader with Doug Hannam Way

  >DINING OUT: This Mass. restaurant is up in a treehouse (1:00)

  -Why an upscale downtown Worcester restaurant is now open for Thursday lunches

  >FAITH: 5 deacons ordained at St. Paul Cathedral

  -ICYMI: Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District

  -These Worcester kids get to see a World Cup game for free (2:06). Article

  -Worcester's Ghanaian population out in force on common for World Cup

  -Worcester residents urge city to rescue injured swan

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Truck Day for kids 10 to noon Thursday

  -Senior Center closed Thursday

  -Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)

  -Participate in Vision Zero Survey

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian hit by car in Fitchburg (:20)

  -Man charged with murder 9 years after death of girlfriend’s son (2:04)

  -Earlier: Auburn man indicted in killing of 7-year-old years after child abuse conviction

  -Man charged for challenging man to fight, yelling profanities outside Sturbridge daycare

  -Mass Pike eastbound lanes closed in Charlton due to crash (:48)

  -Webster delays outdoor music at Dockside, approves limited indoor entertainment license

  -Southbridge man arrested for trafficking crack, fentanyl after drone-aided investigation

  -Templeton woman arrested for violating father's restraining order
  
  

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

  -Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden

  >SHOWTIME: College grad and filmmaker Maximilian Kent to share Goddard's story

  -Serenity Jackson displays her rapping skills on "Everybody Mad"

  -Don Toliver announces new world tour, including stop in Boston

  -"Palms on the Cape" author Jenn Bouchard coming to Booklovers' Gourmet in July

  >OPINION: Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:33): Community Legal Aid

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:48): Is the state of Worcester strong?

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who held numerous patents while at Norton Company and had a lifelong commitment to Scouting
  
  

  >SPORTS: Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 15 to 11

  -Patriots coach Jeremy Springer gets engaged to NBC Sports' Kayla Burton

  -Celtics select Dillon Mitchell with 40th pick in 2026 NBA Draft

  -Red Sox lose to Rockies, 8-6

  -Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-2

  -Group Fundraising Program returns for 2026 Holy Cross football season

  -Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -WooSox fall to Toledo, 5-4
  
  

  >NATIONAL: At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezeula 

  -Tragic: Teen dies of sepsis after doctors failed to remove "plant matter" from stitched wound: lawsuit

  >NEW ENGLAND: New Boston Logan near-miss, second aborted airport landing in 2 days

  -Why are Mass. residents rushing for Canadian citizenship? (3:20)

  -Mass. awards $4.5 million to community organizations for mental health and wellness programs

  >COLLEGES: Where in the world are WPI students in E-Term?

  -Clark sells Norcross Brothers Houses for $1.8 million
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Summer is the time for fun activities on the Upper Cape

  -7 money-saving travel tips for retirees

  >BUSINESS: Experts warn of A.I. impact on jobs (2:29). Article

  -Radio Worcester (18:17): Why human connection still matters in the age of A.I.

  -LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed

  -Some employers are creating neurodivergent-friendly spaces for workers (2:25)

  >SHOPPING: Dollar General pricing down 2,000 items to just $1

  >HOMES: How long does it take to buy a house in Worcester in 2026?

  >HEALTH: Women more likely to binge eat due to a common medication

  >FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:28): Vietnamese poached chicken salad
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: "CBS Mornings" ratings hit historic June low under Bari Weiss overhaul: report

  >MOVIES: "Toy Story 5" cast: Meet the voice actors behind every character

  >CELEBRITY: Daryl Hall reveals he recently underwent a kidney transplant

  -Singer Jewel reveals shoplifting addiction while homeless nearly destroyed her

  >ANIMALS: Emu obsessed with dad declares war on mom (4:08)

  >HISTORY: Samuel Whittemore survived Revolutionary War at 80 (2:17)

  >GOOD NEWS: Siblings play lottery together, win $25,000 a year

  -Meanwhile, in Australia, town crier's 122.4-decibel yell earns Guinness World Record

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