In and around The 016 - Friday, July 1st

• Posted by 016 Administrator July 1, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,607 views

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

  

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Hottest day of the long weekend, high of 88 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Man caught on camera breaking into BirchTree Bread (pictured). Video: Part 1 (:22), Part 2 (:28)

  +6:00: Staffing issues keep Indian Lake Beach closed to start season

  +6:00: Riders rescued from stuck Skyfari Sky Ride at Southwick Zoo (1:05)

  +6:00: New movies on demand: "Mothering Sunday," "Hot Seat," "Doula" and more

  +6:00: 20 best Fourth of July indoor and outdoor furniture sales
  
  

  +Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans for the long weekend!

  +Noon: Worcester police ask public for help in firearm investigation

  +Noon: 2 youths arrested on moped with loaded gun in Worcester

  +Noon: New Worcester Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez shares welcome message and entry plan (3:07)

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 1st

  +Noon: Oxford's Geoffrey Esper preparing for return to Nathan's hot dog eating contest (1:21)

  +Noon: Family-run "Bah-Bah-Q" relocates to Spencer

  +Noon: No injuries in 2-car wreck in Holden

  +Noon: Artist Spotlight: Jennifer Davis Carey

  +Noon: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Joker!
  
  

  -Arrest made in connection with fatal shooting of teen in Worcester

  -Thursday: Teen wounded in shooting has died, police say

  -2 arrested on gun charges after short pursuit, crash

  -Worcester welcomes back annual Independence Day celebration

  -City's public pool, spray parks and 4 beaches open Friday

  -New Irish pub coming to Water Street in Worcester

  -Annie Jenkins closes the menu on 35 years behind the grill

  -Japanese-style doughnut shop to open in Worcester next month

  -Worcester clinic on group's list of "fake women’s health centers"

  -Here are the worst times to drive on Fourth of July weekend in Mass.

  -Channel 5's "Wake-Up Call" from Worcester Unites (:39)

  -Bill Shaner: Ol' Ed for the win yet again
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: It will be a "Brighter Day" when Michael Franti comes to Indian Ranch

  -First Person: What could go wrong in a four-hour boat tour?

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Greek immigrant who moved to Worcester and raised 5 daughters 

  -ICYMI: Worcester police received over 400 fireworks complaints in 2021

  -Woman arrested at Shrewsbury Hooters following altercations with waitress, cop

  -Former City Manager Augustus named among 10 who diminish free speech

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

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Feedback Earth hit with $9,520 penalty by MassDEP for odor issue

  -2 ponds in Shrewsbury deemed unsafe because of high levels of E. Coli

  -Shrewsbury selectmen sign agreement for 55+ project

  -Wachusett special ed director needs to sign contract

  -Rutland Fourth of July schedule

  -Welcome, Eric Mathieu, Grafton’s first full-time fire chief!

  -Leominster brush fire causes backups on Route 2 (:37)

  -New Sterling town administrator working his way through to-do list
   

  >SPORTS: Jim Montgomery expected to become Bruins next coach, reports say

  -Bravehearts' bats come alive in 12-8 win. Next home game 6:30 Friday -- Design a Sign Night

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

  -WooSox win matinee, 8-6 

  -Current and former Worcester hockey pros who won championships or awards in 2021-22

  -Pirates QB Taz Wilson named IFL Co-Offensive Player of the Week

  -Speakers hope to "Inspire by Example" at basketball conference
  
  

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

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

  >COLLEGES: Inaugural Loyal Lancers event draws close to 100 alumni, friends, faculty and staff

  -QCC Summer Session 2 begins on July 11th

  >BUSINESS: Viewpoint: Airport supports Worcester's growth

  -Greatest Hits brings rock 'n' roll feel to Dudley store

  -Slightly fewer Americans apply for jobless claims last week

  >HOMES: U.S. housing market price correction to hit "coast to coast,"  economist warns
  
  

  >SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day devices deals 

  >FOOD: Taco Bell's newest food uses an oversized Cheez-It 

  >NATIONAL: Kentucky officer killed, several others shot responding to domestic incident at home 

  -Woman pushing a baby stroller shot dead in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, police say

  >NEW ENGLAND: Plane crashes into Quinnipiac River; 2 people, dog rescued 

  -New Haven police release video of inmate getting neck broken in back of cop van

  >HEALTH: Gene discovery may explain why more women get Alzheimer’s disease
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in July (8:06) 

  >MOVIES: The movies coming to theaters in July 

  >CELEBRITY: Kelly Clarkson explains how divorce impacted releasing music 

  >ANIMALS: Puppies abandoned in a box get loving homes (3:10) 

  >HISTORY: Swedish M.E. Thomas St. Church in Worcester 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old twins save dad from drowning using CPR they saw in movies

  -Meanwhile, Florida man carjacks victim who wouldn't buy him chicken nuggets at Wendy's 

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