In and around The 016 - Monday, June 20th

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  In The News

  >Latest weather: Drier and warmer, high of 77 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: 2 teens arrested in Worcester for firearms, ammunition
  
  

  +Noon: Worcester residents plead guilty to conspiracy to deal fentanyl-containing pills disguised as oxycodone out of city market

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (10:03): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID, vaccinations and monkeypox

  +Noon: When is summer solstice 2022 — and what does it mean?
  
  

  -Man who died after boat accident on Lake Quinsigamond remembered as "such a nice guy" (2:06)

  -Earlier: 1 man dead, another injured after falling off boat in Lake Quinsigamond (2:06). Article

  -Man found dead at Webster shopping plaza identified

  -Caribbean American Heritage Festival celebrates culture and heritage

  -All municipal offices closed Monday for Juneteenth

  -Worcester trash, recycling pick-up on normal schedule this week despite holiday

  -Veterans Inc. Stand Down event in Worcester assists those who served, their families

  -The Pride I Carry With Me: Thu Nguyen, Worcester city councilor at-large

  -Proceeding with caution on revising Worcester's charter
  
  

  -ICYMI: First Look: Roundabouts planned for Worcester's May, Chandler streets

  -Owner of beer garden in Worcester buys Vermont’s Long Trail Brewing

  -This weekend's Brew Woo postponed again to April 2023

  -2 Worcester residents admit to heroin, fentanyl trafficking conspiracy 

  -This is Worcester No. 143 (28:39): Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Worcester
  
  

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

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

  -UMass Medical School partners with Studio Theatre Worcester for "Next To Normal" 

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime social worker who was very active in the community and became a pastor 

  >HOMES: 5 new Worcester houses on the market

  -The 10 most affordable real estate sales in Worcester County for the week ending June 11th

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): NEADS opens new service dog breeding facility

  -Work at Mass Pike's Route 22 exit in Millbury taking place

  -Girl Scouts cross the bridge at Grafton Court of Awards

  -Lundgren Honda co-owner purchases Auburn manufacturing building

  -Sterling officials give go-ahead to investigate hiring police lieutenant

  -Sterling Strummers celebrate 5 years

  -Westborough industrial property sold to Greater Boston moving company for $1.5 million

  -Leicester police logs June 9th to June 15th
  
  

  >SPORTS: Red Sox hold off Cardinals, 6-4 

  -Bravehearts overtaken by Bees. Next 'Hearts home game: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26, YOU-Choose-the-Music & Kids Club Sunday

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

  -WooSox snap losing streak, 5-4

  -The Venue Guide's review of Polar Park (13:23)

  -Revolution defeat Minnesota United, 2-1
  
  

  >BUSINESS: Law firm Mirick O'Connell evolves with Worcester since 1916

  -Should I fire a worker who lied about his COVID vax status?

  >SHOPPING: Enter to win an LG 8,000 BTU smart window air conditioner from Sclamo's

  >FOOD: Ketogenic diet may increase lifespan, new study claims 

  >COLLEGES: Anna Maria to host 3rd annual Battle of the Badges July 13th-15th

  -UMass Medical School professor to lead New England diabetes initiative

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

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

  >NATIONAL: After thousands of canceled flights, feds may act against airlines on consumers’ behalf

  -U.S. recession isn’t "inevitable," but inflation is "unacceptably high," Treasury Secretary Yellen says

  >NEW ENGLAND: Domestic violence suspect killed by police during standoff in Manchester Rite Aid parking lot (:34)

  >TV/STREAMING: "Game of Thrones" Jon Snow sequel series in development at HBO 

  >MOVIES: Pixar's "Lightyear" fizzles at the box office 

  >CELEBRITY: Tom Hanks yells at fans after they nearly knock over Rita Wilson 

  
  >HEALTH: Walgreens recalls pain-relieving product for lacking child-safe packaging 

  -Free testing and COVID vaccinations/boosters 11-4 Monday in Downtown Worcester

  >ANIMALS: Beagle is all alone until a new friend shows up (3:11) 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen dives into bay to rescue girl who drove car into water

  -The science behind nightmares and most common scary dreams

  -Meanwhile, in California, look as bear enters Airbnb through open window, trashes the place 

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