Highlights in The 016 Thursday, June 9th

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

  

  NWS Employee (NWS Taunton, MA) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

  Damage at Assumption College (now Quinsigamond Community College) from the Worcester tornado of 1953.

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Early downpours give way to afternoon sunshine, high in the upper 70s in Worcester

  +6:00: The Worcester 300 List: Best things to see, drink, eat, watch and hear

  +6:00: June 9 anniversary of Worcester tornado of 1953

  +6:00: WoMag Flashback: The Slave Catcher's Riot — How a slave trader came to Worcester, and got chased back to Boston
  
  

  +1:00: Worcester man arrested after holding people at gunpoint

  +1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 9th

  +1:00: Radio Worcester (10:00): Rep. McGovern on tonight's televised hearings and gun safety legislation

  +1:00: Rosalie Tirella: Why should the WPD get drones if Worcester cops act like this?

  +1:00: Bravehearts, Holy Cross bringing state baseball semifinals, finals to Fitton Field

  +1:00: It's hard out here: Worcester artists speak up on troubles women face in hip-hop

  +1:00: Artist Spotlight: Aaron Brodeur
  
  

  -Worcester diner named Best in Massachusetts by Food & Wine 

  -Polar Park apartment development's tax break at risk over hiring practices

  -Large police presence at 60 Harrison St. in Worcester; 1 in custody

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

  -31-year-old Worcester man convicted of attempted robbery

  -Opioid deaths dropped slightly in Worcester in 2021

  -Worcester man wins tickets to NBA Finals Game 3 (1:47)

  -Weekly milk donations to help families at Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

  -Holy Cross students join Worcester nursing home residents in unique storytelling project

  -Proposed Worcester police drone stalled at City Council over questions about using it on homeless population 

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

  -North High graduation in Worcester. Video (1:19:34)

  
  >HISTORY: Mike Benedetti: The Worcester Klan Meeting & Riot of 1924

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

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

  -Traffic and parking advisory for Worcester Tercentennial
  
  

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

  >SHOWTIME: Thrice joins Dashboard Confessional, Get Up Kids in Worcester for Vagrant Records anniversary

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

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

  -Canal District’s White Room sold to Sprinkler Factory duo

  -First Person: A conversation with Sunshine the Talking Cat 

  -Last Call with Jack Murray, founder of Worcester Political Dialogue

  -The Faces of Worcester: Julie Bowditch

  -WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 432 (27:57): Nicholas Connors

  -Radio Worcester (9:17): Manny Familia's Legacy and the 267 Foundation with Elvin Familia

  
  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to the former owner of several pharmacies in Worcester 

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

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

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

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 6 months probation for Millbury man charged with abusing pair of dogs in his care

  -Tree-killing longhorned beetle scare in Westborough

  -Shrewsbury names high school resource officer for next year

  -Millbury Jr.-Sr. High School's Class of 2022 meets the challenges

  -Grafton RISE plans community art project as part of 1st Juneteenth celebration
  
  

  >SPORTS: Celtics stars shine in Game 3 win over Warriors

  -Red Sox blank Angels 1-0 again

  -'Sader Stories (41:37): Bob Cousy's love of Worcester

  -'Hearts homer their way to 9-8 win

  -Bravehearts' next game 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Get tickets here

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

  -WooSox sweep doubleheader in Buffalo

  -Holden's Fran Quinn enjoys chance to play at U.S. Open in home state

  
  >BUSINESS: Over 1,000 job seekers attend MassHire fair in Worcester

  -2 million people may be impacted by Shields Health Care Group cyberattack

  >SHOPPING/DEALS: Companies are shrinking packages instead of raising prices to mask inflation 

  >HOMES: 5 new open houses in Worcester
  
  

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

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

  >NEW ENGLAND: 3 juveniles charged with arson in fire at old cereal factory in Orange

  -Opioid deaths in mass increase in 2021, drop in early 2022
   

  >TV/STREAMING: Here’s what you watched this season: the top network TV shows

  >MOVIES: Julia Garner ("Ozark") eyed for lead in Madonna biopic

  >CELEBRITY: Amber Heard is "broke" due to legal fees, lavish spending

  -"Bedtime Magic" host David Allan Boucher retiring after 40 years on late-night radio 

   

  >HEALTH: Breakthrough vaccine could help cure pancreatic cancer

  -For accurate at-home COVID test results, UMass Medical School doc says to use both tests in kit

  -Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday at Worcester Public Library 

  >ANIMALS: This kitten was obsessed with her mom's baby bump (3:16) 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Tom Brady dyes hair red, orange for pediatric cancer cause 

  -Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, brazen bear swipes fast food from vehicle, dives into bag of McDonald's 

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