Highlights in The 016 Thursday, May 19th

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  In The News

  >Latest weather: Early rain, high of 60 today in Worcester, blazing hot this weekend

  +Noon: Worcester PD asks for help finding 12-year-old

  +Noon: Multiple fundraisers aid victims of Gage Street triple-decker fire

  +Noon: Harpoon Beer Garden, Ruth's Chris cleared to open in Worcester

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 19th

  +Noon: Five things to do: Italian opera, a forum farce, Trolls and more ...

  +Noon: Indian Ranch welcomes "Weird Al" Yankovic, Michael Franti, Ann Wilson and more

  +Noon: First Person: Hip-hop songs creative expression or a confession?

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (6:58): Samuel Staples' 200th Birthday with Vanessa Bumpus of WHM

  >>Tragedy on Gage Street

  *Names of victims in fatal Gage Street fire released

  *29-year-old Marcel Fontaine, who died in Gage Street fire in Worcester, remembered as brother who was "authentically himself" 

  *ICYMI: Man recounts frantic attempt to save neighbors in fatal Gage Street fire (1:37). Article 

  -On Mount Carmel site, a groundbreaking for Alta on the Row housing complex in Worcester

  -Former waterfront restaurant in Shrewsbury available for lease

  -Worcester restaurant Livia’s Dish has been sold to new owners

  -Annual Worcester Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returning for its 10th year in June

  -Holmes Field Playground will be closed for repairs

  -Worcester to start 311, a municipal hotline for nuisance calls

  -Students and staff say Worcester schools lack sufficient mental health resources

  -New program helps Afghan refugees find jobs in Worcester 

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

  -Rosen's Roundtable No. 477 (27:31): Drones

  -New comedy competition hitting the spot with laughs at Hotel Vernon

  -Last Call with Elizabeth Buck, curator of Teen Exhibit at Worcester Art Museum

  -Song to Get You Through the Week: Salem Wolves rock out with "Breaking Grounds"

  -Film about clergy abuse to be screened at former Catholic treatment center, House of Affirmation

  -T&G Storytellers Project returns June 7

  -Bad Advice: Should vaping be allowed at birthday parties? 

  >HOMES: 10 most expensive sales in Worcester County during week ending May 14

  -ICYMI: Former Worcester restaurant owner to open new bar and kitchen in Canal District 

  -Worcester among 100 Best Cities to live, U.S. News & World Report says

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Route 146 will squeeze to one lane during bridge work

  -Millbury unveils schedule for this year's summer concert series

  -A nice weekend in Millbury and Sutton

  -Contenders for Miss Massachusetts title pay a visit to Millbury

  -Grafton receives $12.6 million for education, $1.7 in unrestricted state aid in proposed budget

  -Northborough clothing entrepreneur seeks to provide better sleep

  -Fitchburg man indicted for murder in fatal stabbing  

  >SPORTS: Red Sox beat Astros, 5-1

  -U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men

  -$7.50 specialty pizzas Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Bravehearts this season

  -'Sader Stories (32:28): Jim Kavanagh reflects on 52 years at Holy Cross

  -Holy Cross Athletics: 2021-22 End of Year Highlights (3:43)

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

  -WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-2

  >BUSINESS: Dow drops 1,100 points for its biggest decline since 2020

  -Planned Parenthood of Mass. workers qualify for union vote

  >CARS: Great Values of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles at Bertera Nissan (3:44)

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  >NATIONAL: President invokes Defense Production Act to boost baby formula production 

  >NEW ENGLAND: Marijuana sales in Mass. surpass $3 billion since 2018

  -Tragic: Maine teen killed in New Jersey beach sand collapse

  >FOOD: McDonald's has a sweet new treat for the summer 

  >HEALTH: As the U.S. gets its first case of 2022, what exactly is monkeypox? (:57) 

  >TV/STREAMING: Here's the story of how Bryan Cranston almost killed "The Office" cast while directing an episode 

  >CELEBRITY: Amber Heard's sister testifies she saw Johnny Depp abuse her sister

  -Taylor Swift gives NYU commencement speech, earns honorary degree

  >MOVIES: "Top Gun: Maverick" gets 6-minute standing ovation in Cannes 

  >HISTORY: Former WCIS building, Main Street in Worcester, 1909 

  >ANIMALS: Guy adopts shelter cat who wouldn't leave his side (3:08) 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pearl Jam gig saved by teen as band's drummer gets COVID 

  -Meanwhile, in Texas, 2-year-old orders 31 cheeseburgers on DoorDash after taking mom’s phone 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester 

  -ICYMI: UMass Memorial workers once again under pressure from latest wave

  -Just how accurate are rapid antigen tests? 2 UMass Medical School professors explain the latest data

  -Cases are likely 2 to 3 times higher than what's being reported in Mass., expert says