Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, June 8th

• Posted by 016 Administrator June 8, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,886 views

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

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Rain tapers off this afternoon, highs in the mid 70s today in Worcester

  +6:00: Worcester man wins tickets to NBA Finals Game 3 (1:47)

  +6:00: Stephanie Fernandes murder trial: No defensive wounds on victim’s body after stabbing, medical examiner says

  +6:00: 31-year-old Worcester man convicted of attempted robbery

  +6:00: Thrice joins Dashboard Confessional, Get Up Kids in Worcester for Vagrant Records anniversary

  +6:00: Holy Cross students join Worcester nursing home residents in unique storytelling project

  +6:00: 5 new open houses in Worcester
  
  

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 8th

  +Noon: Five Things to Do: The Outlaws, "The Band's Visit" and more ...

  +Noon: Listen Up: Catching up with Abbie Barrett, Elion Virtuoso, Paper Tigers, P2I and Arichussettes & Dollaz Da Barba

  +Noon: Last Call with Jack Murray, founder of Worcester Political Dialogue

  +Noon: Worcester's Tercentennial: Esther Howland, mother of the American Valentine

  +Noon: 3 juveniles charged with arson in fire at old cereal factory in Orange

  +Noon: 2 million people may be impacted by Shields Health Care Group cyberattack

  +Noon: First Person: A conversation with Sunshine the Talking Cat
  
  

  -Worcester police ask for help finding missing 12-year-old

  -Worcester company is among 3 clinical labs charged with defrauding MassHealth

  -Woman accused of fatally stabbing fiancé back in court for trial after SJC overturns murder charge dismissal

  -Boylston native Jean Louisa Kelly takes Iceman’s breath away in "Top Gun: Maverick"

  -Worcester drivers bad? They're worst for at-fault violations 

  -City celebrates opening of dual language school

  -Burncoat High graduation. Video (1:25:14)

  -Doherty Memorial High graduation. Video (1:30:19)

  -Worcester teacher Lisa Cantwell retires after 35 years in public schools

  -Carbonneau’s Shoe Repair celebrates 100 years in business

  -Stearns Tavern opens to the public with help from over 145 volunteers

  -Worcester City Council defers police drone vote over use around homeless

  -Radio Worcester (15:44): Acting City Manager Eric Batista talks about his first week on the job

  -Former City Manager Michael O’Brien to have portrait hung in City Hall 9 years after departure 

   

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

  >SHOWTIME: Slings and arrows of outrageous fortune: Worcester composer's "Hamlet" opera finally "to be"

  -Big E announces headline musical acts for 2022

  -The Faces of Worcester: Julie Bowditch

  -Bad Advice: Crash those backyard cookouts while you can
  
  

  >HISTORY: Worcester's Tercentennial: Levi Lincoln's legacy

  -Worcester 300th anniversary: Fireworks, Canal District stroll top full list of events coming this weekend

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who grew up working at her family's corner grocery store
  
  

  >ICYMI: Worcester man wins $4 million on scratch ticket, plans to invest in real estate

  -2 roundabouts proposed at May and Chandler streets in Worcester

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 41-year-old Barre man arrested for child pornography

  -Virtual hearing Wednesday on Grafton-Sutton bridge repairs

  -Is now the time to sell the Grafton Town House?

  -Rutland showcases 300 years of fashion

  -SGSA installs benches as tribute to Kori Stuart-Brix

  -Princeton looks at housing stock to prepare for state mandate

  -Always a Woolie: Shaw School hosts open house for school retirees
  
  

  >SPORTS: NBA Finals switch to Boston for Game 3 Wednesday night

  -Red Sox beat Angels in 10th

  -"It’s a fantastic experience": Bravehearts change the rules on this field trip to the ballpark

  -Bravehearts players working on their craft this summer

  -Bravehearts home for 6 straight games. Get tickets here

  -"Pancake" Pat Ricard living up to name and helping out high school booster club 

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

  -WooSox postponed, doubleheader Wednesday

  -Worcester Academy star honored for impact in community
  
  

  >BUSINESS: Is a recession coming?

  -Cookies Worcester owner looking to expand

  -WBDC Podcast (23:25): The Economic Development Coordinating Council

  >SHOPPING/DEALS: Target slashing prices to move merchandise
   

  >HOMES: Neighborhoods in Worcester with the most expensive home sales

  >COLLEGES: Clark grad travels to Poland to deliver aid to Ukrainian refugees 

  >NEW! CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08) 

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

  >NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Florida toddler fatally shoots father after finding loaded gun
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: The best TV shows of May 

  >MOVIES: "Joker" sequel confirmed, Joaquin Phoenix back as supervillain 

  >CELEBRITY: Matthew McConaughey powerfully calls for gun control during White House visit
   

  >HEALTH: New diabetes drug helped overweight people lose 35 to 52 pounds 

  -Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library 

  >ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets of the week: Josie, Scooby, Bella & more

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Waitress who got a $777 tip donates it all to her church 

  -Meanwhile, in Canada, woman unknowingly buys skates she sold 40 years earlier 

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