In and around The 016 - Tuesday, June 21st

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

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Bright and pleasant, high 75-80 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Nativity School of Worcester gets $100,000+ in donations since Worcester Bishop strips it of Catholic identity

  +6:00: Don Landgren: After bishop's blow to Nativity School Pride and Black Lives Matters flags, what's next?

  +6:00: I-290 Shrewsbury Street exit closing for utility work

  +6:00: Worcester Fourth of July fireworks, events nearby

  +6:00: Wheels are getting in motion for a "Major" documentary to be made in Worcester

  +6:00: Worcester's Fitness in the Park a free way to stay active and healthy

  +6:00: Juneteenth festival a celebration of freedom, Caribbean heritage

  +6:00: Song to Get You Through the Week: Ashley Deyj presents smoldering "Still Shine"

  +6:00: Bad Advice: Embrace mother-in-law's hovering

  +6:00: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats & more
  
  

  +Noon: Get a free cookie today at Insomnia Cookies in Worcester

  +Noon: Worcester ranked among top 50 best-run cities in U.S.

  +Noon: Check out the new koi pond supply store in Worcester

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (15:53): ACM Eric Batista talks TIF policy & enforcement, Civilian Review Board, Denholm Building, ARPA
  
  

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

  -2 teens arrested in Worcester for firearms, ammunition

  -Old Sturbridge Village commemorates Juneteenth with speakers, performances

  -D.C. firm invests in historic Main St. apartment building, formerly the second worst building in Worcester

  -Fully furnished, luxury salon suites in Worcester available to business owners

  -Downtown Worcester storage facility sells for $5 million

  -5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 21st

  -Fewer medical centers in Central Mass. are competing directly anymore

  -The Faces of Worcester: Carla Delacruz Davila

  -Drone video from above City Hall in Worcester (1:38)
  
  

  -ICYMI: 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

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

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

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

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who dropped out of school to work in a factory an support her family during World War II 

  >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): Grafton recognizes Juneteenth, embraces community

  -Rutland marks 300th with firefighters muster and other events

  -Grafton Moderator Anderson honored as "Commonwealth Heroine"

  -Youth support families; Lemonade stand raises funds for Uvalde

  -Spherion Staffing opens location in Auburn

  -Sutton Historical Society to conduct returnable bottle and can drive
   

  >SPORTS: Red Sox improve to 14-4 in June with win over Tigers

  -WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts start the week on fire

  -Next 'Hearts home game: 4 p.m. Sunday, YOU-Choose-the-Music & Kids Club Sunday

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

  -WooSox Rewind: Worcester falls back under .500 with 2-4 week 

  >SHOPPING: Stolen goods sold on Amazon, EBay and Facebook are causing havoc for major retailers

  >COLLEGES: Students share success stories at Early College Worcester roundtable

  -Clark institute to lead water research fueled by $2.4 million in grants
  
  

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

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

  >NATIONAL: Yellowstone Park aims for quick reopening after floods

  -Tragic: Georgia woman drowns trying to save granddaughter, 13, who also drowned

  >NEW ENGLAND: Mass. man who died after treacherous hike in N.H. remembered as loving dad, husband 

  >HEALTH: COVID vaccinations available in Mass. for children as young as 6 months

  -What are the COVID vaccine side effects in young kids? Experts seek to ease parents' concerns

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

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

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

  >MOVIES: "E.T." at 40: Top secrets of the Spielberg classic revealed 

  >CELEBRITY: Beyoncé surprises fans with new song, "Break My Soul"

  >HISTORY: Aerial photo of Downtown Worcester in the early 1980s 

  >ANIMALS: Pet food sold at Target stores in New England recalled

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman whose dog died gets a sweet surprise when she tries to return unused pet food 

  -Meanwhile, in India, elephant tramples woman to death, then attacks her corpse at funeral 

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