In and around The 016 - Tuesday, June 28th

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  >Latest weather: A delightful summer day, high of 79 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: 4 teens face charges for attacking a Worcester musician (pictured) at South Station

  -Earlier: Thugs yell "get a haircut" before severely beating Worcester musician at South Station, Boston police say

  +6:00: Officials investigating after string of break-ins in Worcester

  -Earlier: Thieves smash glass, grab cash at Worcester bakery

  +6:00:  Worcester COVID dashboard shows a slight rise in new cases

  +6:00: Free e-bikes for Worcester residents: Deadline nears

  +6:00: Judge rules family of slain Assumption grad can proceed with lawsuit

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (14:43): Acting City Manager Eric Batista on celebrating Independence Day, homelessness, good crime stats and more

  +6:00: Worcesteria: Of stolen campaign signs and torn down Pride flags

  +6:00: Holden police arrest Worcester man for unarmed robbery of convenience store, shoplifting

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

  +6:00: Worcester real estate roundup
  
  

  +Noon: Worcester Rep. David LeBoeuf enters plea agreement, loses license for 45 days in OUI case

  +Noon: Restaurant, brew pub now open in former 3cross brewery in Worcester

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 28th

  +Noon: Tickets for Holy Cross vs. Bucknell at Polar Park on sale to the public on July 12th

  +Noon: There's no holding back The Holdin' Back Band from the bandstands this summer

  +Noon: Showcases at Electric Haze and the Raven put Worcester's hip-hop talent on display

  +Noon: Miss Massachusetts pageant set for Worcester

  +Noon: Janice Harvey: After SCOTUS abortion blow, love for Massachusetts stronger than ever
  
  

  -Worcester police ask for help finding 15-year-old girl missing since Friday

  -Threatening ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend leads to arrest of Worcester man in Iowa

  -19-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charges

  -2 dead, 2 seriously injured in Route 395 crash

  -Officials ID 3 teens killed in Brimfield crash (1:26)

  -NFL player from Spencer hosting fundraiser in his hometown (1:31). Article

  -Lifeguard shortage in Worcester could mean limited swim time at city beaches, pools this summer

  -Adaptive water skiing means fun for all on Lake Quinsigamond

  -Rosen's Roundtable No. 483 (27:56): Chickens and Phonies

  -Mike Benedetti: City Council preview for June 27, bonus meeting with a tiny agenda

  -Is inclusionary zoning what Worcester needs to solve the housing shortage

  -Monday's child: Playful Gavin enjoys making others laugh
  
  

  >HOMES: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester

  >SHOWTIME: Kevin James set for 2 nights of standup in Worcester

  -It's a first! Black Music Festival celebrates community through music, food and unity

  -Song to Get You Through the Week: The Nervous Eaters deliver catchy "Wild eyes"

  -WCCA-TV's Soapbox (20:38): Nikki Erskine, Director, stART on the Street

  -Don Landgren: A toast to the retiring owners of O'Connor's 

  -ICYMI: O’Connor’s Restaurant to be sold as long-time owners to retire

  -WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 885 (27:24): Author Andrew Noone

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton celebrates the 4th of July

  -Auburn Fire Rescue welcomes 2 new members

  -8 more pups are sitting up and begging to be Grafton’s dog mayor

  -Bruins trade Boston Garden for the Grafton Library in July

  -Truck Day returns to Holden on Wednesday

  -Rutland man arrested in Holden for outstanding warrant

  -Bob Temple honored for 50 years with Legion Post 189

  -How a small typo ruined a Westborough couple's credit
   

  >SPORTS: Toronto snaps Red Sox winning streak at 7

  -WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts stumble on road trip but end week on an up note

  -Alex Dion becomes the winningest manager in Bravehearts history. Next 'Hearts home game: 6:30 Wednesday 

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

  -WooSox Rewind: WooSox back over the .500 mark with 5-1 week vs Charlotte

  >COLLEGES: UMass Medical School postdoc receives 2 fellowship awards to support brain research

  -Professor: What would it mean to codify Roe into law – and is there any chance of that happening?
  
  

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

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

  >BUSINESS: WBJ's Movers & Shakers for June 27th

  -Area bank president to step down next year

  -3 hard goodbyes at The Queen's Cups 

  >SHOPPING: Save with the 21 best 4th of July appliance sales 

  >FOOD: Panera soup sold at grocery stores recalled due to undeclared allergen
  
  

  >NATIONAL: 46 dead, 16 hospitalized after trailer of migrants found in Texas

  -Multiple people killed when Amtrak train carrying nearly 250 people derails after hitting dump truck

  >NEW ENGLAND: Man hospitalized after being hit by propeller at airport

  -Mass. woman admits to sexually exploiting infant while under her care

  >HEALTH: How long should you quarantine or isolate for COVID? Here's the latest guidance

  -Radio Worcester (8:20): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, vaccinations for young children, and more

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

  >TV/STREAMING: PBS joins cooking competition shows with "The Great American Recipe" 

  >MOVIES: "Top Gun: Maverick" becomes the first $1 billion Tom Cruise film

  >CELEBRITY: "ER" actor Mary Mara drowns in New York river 

  >ANIMALS: Stray dog helps kids safely cross the street (3:22)

  >HISTORY: Worcester's Plymouth Theatre, currently the Palladium, in the 1970s

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple in their 90s ties the knot, proving you're never too old for love 

  -Meanwhile, in California, watch dive-bombing crows target park visitors 

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