In and around The 016 Friday, June 17th

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

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Pop-up thunderstorms expected, high of 87 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Suspicious death outside Webster Big Lots store (1:28)

  +6:00: Leicester man sentenced to federal prison for fraud schemes

  +6:00: Man charged in death of 5-year-old Candice Asare-Yeboah has history of motor vehicle violations

  +6:00: Worcester man arrested for drug and gun charges

  +6:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester

  +6:00: Worcesteria: Joyner Lucas garners trends after Celtics loss at NBA Finals

  +6:00: Rutland celebrates 300th birthday Saturday
  
  

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester- June 17th

  +Noon: Worcester book drive hits 1 million milestone after 17 years

  +Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans

  +Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend

  +Noon: New movies on demand: "The Northman," "Firestarter," "Fatherhood" and more

  +Noon: Artist Spotlight: Pamela Chiasson

  +Noon: Check out this $1.3 million cabin on pond in Sutton

  +Noon: UMass Medical School appoints 3 to endowed chair positions

  +Noon: FDA authorizes first COVID shots for infants, preschoolers
  
  

  -Man charged in death of 5-year-old told police he was reaching into his pocket for $20 at time of crash (:48). Article

  -Woman accused of murder tells police Andrew Wagner was choking her, put a gun to her head before fatal stabbing

  -Missing Worcester woman who wandered out of hospital found safe

  -Here are 20 spots to get free public WiFi in Worcester right now

  -Worcester residents push for ordinance to allow raising chickens within the city

  -Elder Services of Worcester is bringing awareness to elder abuse

  -Mill St. apartments sell for $5.8 million

  -Shaw's reusable bag fundraiser for Worcester Community Action Council

  -Beacon Hill Chat No. 345 (28:05): Gary Vecchio

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

  >SHOWTIME: Patriotic Pops Concert July 3rd at Worcester's Institute Park

  -Five Things to Do: The Mavericks, "After Yang" and more ....

  -Renovated planetarium at Worcester EcoTarium brings the stars down to Earth

  -Charlton's Liam Coleman nets top award at New England Songwriting Competition, plans fall tour

  -First Person: The Red Chariot — A Tribute to My Father

  -Juneteenth: A Descendant's Perspective

  -Rosalie Tirella: Bishop McManus and the Nativity School, Worcester County’s hot housing market, and more
  
  

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to couple married 72 years who died a week apart

  -ICYMI: Child eludes kidnapping attempt in Boylston, police say

  -Bishop McManus: Nativity School prohibited from calling itself a Catholic school

  -Related: Nativity School to appeal bishop's decision

  -Worcester housing market surges, leaving one man with nowhere to go (4:38) 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Moose involved in serious car crash in Oakham

  -Sunset Beach and Dean Park Pond in Shrewsbury closed

  -Shrewsbury installs new wayfinding signs

  -Communities push forward amid lifeguard shortages

  -Millbury offers more information on special election for new fire HQ

  -School needs may be a factor in Sutton's 5-year budget forecast

  -Wachusett students win Chamber scholarships

  -Tractor-trailer involved in crash on Route 2
   

  >SPORTS: Warriors end Celtics' title hopes with Game 6 win

  -Red Sox drop matinee to Oakland, 4-3

  -Bravehearts win third straight, 10-2. Next Bravehearts home game: 6:30 Friday, Scout Night Sleepover & Postgame Fireworks 

  -Bravehearts holding Scout Night: Pregame clinic, parade and ballpark sleepover after postgame fireworks for $25

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

  -WooSox fall to Toledo, 10-4

  -Foxborough to host World Cup games in 2026
   

  >BUSINESS: Women's Leadership Conference returns to downtown Worcester

  -Cosmetics giant Revlon files for bankruptcy

  >COLLEGES: Assumption's $35 million fundraising effort exceeds goal by $15.6 million

  -Holy Cross buys historic WPI house for $800,000 to use as new president’s residence

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

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

  >NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (11:39): Congressman Jim McGovern on January 6th hearings, interest rates and gas prices

  -Tragic: North Carolina father and 5-year-old son killed in golf cart crash by suspected drunk driver

  >NEW ENGLAND: Amtrak to begin Burlington runs on July 29th

  >TV/STREAMING: The complete list of your favorite network shows returning in the fall

  >MOVIES: Ana de Armas shares first look as Marilyn Monroe in "Blonde"

  >CELEBRITY: Justin Bieber postpones Boston concert because of facial paralysis

  -Beyonce teases details on new album, set to be released next month

  
  >HEALTH: How many times can you get reinfected with COVID? 

  -Free COVID vaccinations/boosters 9-1 Friday at Veterans Inc. and 1:30-3:30 at Worcester Islamic Center 

  >SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day preview

  >FOOD: Nation's largest grocery store chain says shoppers are buying less and switching to store brands

  >HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester

  >ANIMALS: Kitten caught on cam sneaking into sister's crib to snuggle (3:08) 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dolly Parton donates $1 million to fund pediatric infectious disease research 

  -Meanwhile, in Cambridge, 2 TikTok star chefs make world's largest chicken nugget 

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