In and around The 016 - Tuesday, July 5th

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  In The News

  >Latest weather: Clouds increasing this afternoon, high of 80 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Police arrest suspect in theft of more than $18,000 from local retailer

  +6:00: Plan for empty Worcester block along Main Street approved

  +6:00: Song to Get You Through the Week: Motel Black gets gloomy on "Morning Hum"
  
  

  +Noon: Worcester man killed, another seriously injured in shooting near Randolph club

  +Noon: Grafton Dog Mayor Sammy starts term by eating key to the town

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

  -Second suspect arrested in fatal Worcester shooting of 17-year-old, police say 

  -City court officer seeking donations for backpack giveaway event

  -Shrewsbury property owner to pay $120,000 over explosion of dynamite-filled shed

  -Grafton celebrates Fourth of July with parade

  -Over 100 people become U.S. citizens at Old Sturbridge Village

  -Oxford's Geoffrey Esper eats 47.5 hot dogs, finishes second at Nathan's hot dog eating contest

  -Grab a cheesecake-stuffed waffle cone at Taste Great Cakes in Worcester on Wednesdays

  -5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 5th

  -Habitat for Humanity presents veterans, families with playhouses in Worcester

  -Roberto Diaz set to lead Worcester Interfaith as its executive director

  -This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of July 4th

  -Worcester Public Schools fourth quarter honor roll

  -MTBA reduced commuter rail fares in effect

  -WCCA-TV's "Soapbox" (23:14): Julie Bowditch, Executive Director, CASA Project

  -The Faces of Worcester: Maria Ravelli

  -Rosalie Tirella: Fourth of July, Green Island style

  -Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday
  
  

  >HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester 

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

  -ICYMI: 3 years after Amanda Dabrowski's murder at O'Connor's Restaurant in Worcester, family still waiting for justice

  -Man charged with attempted human smuggling after meeting with undercover agent in Worcester

  -Worcester coalition raising money for baby formula

  -Worcester man charged with killing 20-year-old woman with a gunshot to her head

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): State mattress ban will end Shrewsbury disposal program

  -Co-response mental health clinician joins Shrewsbury Police

  -Gardner awarded $200,000 for bike trail

  -Boston construction firm buys lot for contractor’s yard in Northborough

  -Marijuana manufacturer buys facility in Templeton
   

  >SPORTS: Red Sox win 8th straight Fourth of July game 

  -WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts stumble through 2-5 week

  -Bravehearts drop Independence Day matinee, 4-2. 'Hearts' next home game 1 p.m. July 9th

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

  -WooSox Rewind: Worcester launches into first place with 5-1 week

  -WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 6-4

  -Holy Cross mourns loss of football player Damion Baker, class of 2019
   

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

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

  >BUSINESS: There's a massive pile-up of car, furniture exports bound for U.S.

  -Central Mass. hospital profits dropped significantly over last year

  >FOOD: Wegmans recalls certain onions over listeria contamination concerns

  >HEALTH: COVID vaccines saved 20 million lives during their 1st year, scientists say 

  -No free COVID testing/vaccinations today. Next: 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Shooting at Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, leaves 6 dead and more than two dozen wounded

  -2 police officers shot during July 4th fireworks show in Philadelphia

  -Tragic: Bus falls into deep gorge in northern India, killing 16

  >NEW ENGLAND: Video of Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (20:25)

  -USS Constitution marks Fourth of July with 21-gun salute (1:44)

  -Boston hiker rescued after nasty fall on Mount Monadnock
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Shark Week 2022 dates and how to watch 

  >MOVIES: Watch George Clooney and Julia Roberts' reunion for "Ticket to Paradise" 

  >CELEBRITY: Celebrate these couples who wed on the Fourth of July 

  >ANIMALS: Couple builds tiny house for stray cat who visits every day (:38) 

  >HISTORY: Former English High School in Worcester

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Paralympian, former Navy SEAL helps pediatric cancer patients 

  -Break the world record by spotting the snake in 15 seconds

  -Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, distillery making whiskey with invasive crabs 

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