In and around The 016 - Thursday, July 14th

• Posted by 016 Administrator July 14, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,787 views

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  In The News

  >Latest weather: Isolated storms possible, high of 78 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: After sex abuse investigation, leader resigns from Worcester soup kitchen (pictured)

  +6:00: Related: Read the redacted report

  +6:00: Starting today: Heard Street, Clover Street intersection now a 4-way stop

  +6:00: Mt. Carmel, Lady of Loreto Italian Festival returns August 11th-14th

  +6:00: Outdoor movies in Worcester begin this month

  +6:00: Grafton firefighters knock down blaze beneath Wyman Gordon’s 50,000 ton press

  +6:00: Firefighters battling big blaze in Fitchburg

  +6:00: State Police dogs find suspect "full Rambo" in East Brookfield swamp

  +6:00: 'Sader Stories (18:23): Get to know swimming head coach, Kristy Jones
  
  

  +Noon: Worcester reports large sewage overflow into Blackstone River

  +Noon: Rooftop party planned for Pearl Elm garage in August

  +Noon: Check out the "Cookie Monster" whiskey shake at The Fix

  +Noon: WooSox negotiated naming rights deal for new city park, Pickett Plaza

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 14th

  +Noon: Former Worcester public defender Guzman nominated to U.S. District Court in Worcester

  +Noon: Conversation across the decades ... Worcester musicians discuss the local artists who influenced them

  +Noon: Five Things to Do: Little River Band, Movies on the Common and more

  +Noon: Best post-Prime Day deals: 126 extended sales you can still shop
  
  

  -Man charged in Paxton homicide had prior illegal firearm, drug charges dismissed, records show

  -Man charged in connection with death at Webster shopping plaza

  -Police arrest man breaking into Worcester car dealership

  -Worcester monitoring national monkeypox outbreak

  -Local police warn of T-shirt texting scam

  -Dad’s Keto Kitchen is expanding with more meal delivery and new space on Shrewsbury Street

  -Clark University grad Padma Lakshmi gushes about her 2022 Emmy nomination and spills exclusive scoop on "Top Chef" season 20

  -Last day to donate to Seven Hills' virtual Bigger Dipper fundraiser

  -Meals on Wheels drivers play important role for Worcester seniors

  -MBTA eyes battery powered trains along Worcester line: Report 

  -Coffee with Konnie No. 537 (29:14): Roberta Schafer

  -Group slams Mayor Petty, calls for apology for "unfounded" claim of violations in state Senate race

  -Maura Healey plugs vocational education, better pay for paraprofessionals in Worcester campaign visit

  -Worcesteria: Youth Voices Against Violence rally underscores numerous issues
  
  

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

  >SHOWTIME: Award-winning play "Oasis" from Israel examines war and conscience in Worcester

  -First Person: Scenes from a 50th high school reunion

  -Cannabis Confidential: Mass. deserves more holidays celebrating marijuana 

  >HOMES: 5 new open houses in Worcester

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester area hairdresser 

  -ICYMI: Worcester man charged with murder after body found in March in Paxton woods

  -Teens arraigned in South Station attack of Worcester musician

  -Vote for Ricky Duran to perform at the Hollywood Bowl

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Affordable Housing Trust seeking proposals

  -Westborough, Grafton public libraries among 7 communities in state awarded total of $50 million in grants

  -Boylston Police Union Golf Classic September 22nd

  -Explore the lost villages of West Rutland and Whitehall

  -West Waushacum rail trail bridge closed
  
  

  >SPORTS: Rays beat Red Sox again, 4-1

  -Bravehearts hold on late, 3-2. Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Craft Beer Night

  -Worcester Bravehearts' Craft Beer Fest and Game Night on Thursday

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

  -WooSox rained out

  -Demek "Joey" Edmonds, Kendrick Ball Jr. hope to teach lessons on Friday's Palladium boxing card

  -Bruins acquire Pavel Zacha from Devils in exchange for Erik Haula

  -What does Worcester hockey mean for you?

  -Holy Cross men's hockey season tickets are on sale (:31)
   

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

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

  >NATIONAL: Surging gas prices likely drove U.S. inflation to 40-year high 

  >NEW ENGLAND: West Nile Virus detected in Mass. for first time in 2022

  >BUSINESS: Small businesses needing legal services can get free help

  >COLLEGES: Clark Archives loans rare volume of poems to Texas museum

  >HEALTH: Who should get a second COVID booster? Here's what doctors say

  -UMass Worcester Prevention Research Center targets COVID spread in the community

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

  >TV/STREAMING: Shark Week full schedule announced 

  >MOVIES: Kate Winslet stuns as fierce "warrior" in first-look "Avatar 2" photo 

  >CELEBRITY: James Franco returns to acting 4 years after sexual misconduct allegations 

  >FOOD: The latest items getting more expensive at the grocery store

  >ANIMALS: 4,000 beagles in need of homes, rescued from Virginia facility

  -Cat found 3 weeks after escaping kennel at Logan Airport

  >HISTORY: A day at the former White City Amusement Park 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Marine veteran saves 60-year-old neighbor from house fire 

  -Meanwhile, in Florida, giant invasive snail sends one county into quarantine 

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