In and around The 016 - Wednesday, July 20th

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  In The News

  >Latest weather: Oppressive heat and humidity, will feel like 96 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Police arrest 2 women for armed home invasion in Shrewsbury

  +6:00: Former Worcester Academy star "hurt more" by ESPN’s about-face over ESPYs invite

  +6:00: 5 Worcester new open houses to stop by
  
  

  +Noon: Worcester police seek to identify porch pirate (above)

  +Noon: Worcester closes Coes Reservoir, beach because of bacteria

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - July 20th

  +Noon: Ann Wilson of Heart will keep the beat rocking with her own band

  +Noon: Five things to do: Three Dog Night, "Hot Night" arts festival and more ...

  +Noon: Listen Up: Torbin Harding offers world-weary outlook in "Leave the Road Behind"

  +Noon: Bad Advice: Tolerance for flags is flagging

  +Noon: State pilot program seeks applications from food trucks, restaurants to allow SNAP sales
  
  

  -GoFundMe created for children of Worcester shooting victim Felicia Obeng

  -Police kill Fitchburg man wanted for questioning in woman's death in Vermont 

  -Related: The body of a missing Harvard woman found in Vermont

  -DNA in Molly Bish case isn't a match, sister calls it disappointing

  -Lake Quinsigamond sewage spill report details cause of messy crisis

  -Worcester Human Rights Commission takes look at data on police stops

  -900-pound coffee mug planters served up on Piedmont Street in Worcester

  -Worcester City Councilors move "inclusionary zoning" proposal forward

  -Worcesteria: Podcasts offer fun, informative conversations about civic life in Worcester

  -Rosalie Tirella: St. John’s Church Food for the Poor carries on …

  -Forum planned for Democrats running for First Worcester Senate district
  
  

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

  >SHOWTIME: AEW brings Dynamite and Rampage to Worcester

  -Summer Jam Classic uses basketball to bring the community together

  -Small Stones Festival of the Arts shines light on local arts, photography

  -Janice Harvey: Childhood memory of July 4th rekindles hope for future Independence Days

  >HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a software developer and drummer in several bands

  -ICYMI: Tempers flare as Mill Street apartment that had roof collapse is condemned (1:31). Article

  -Father John Madden responds to St. John's Food for the Poor program investigation (2:32). Article

  -Worcester man shot to death in Maine, suspect charged with murder

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 4 months after major fire, no plans to rebuild Wind Tiki in Webster

  -Suspect charged in Webster murder appears for arraignment

  -Republican candidate for Gov. Chris Doughty makes campaign stop in Oxford (4:24)

  -Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Kate Campanale appears in Oxford (3:47)

  -Grafton receives $500,000 for Fitzpatrick Road bridge repair

  -Drunk driver blew through stop sign, hit Sutton cruiser, police say

  -Neighborhood association keeps Lake Singletary clean and beautiful 

  -Millbury still taking applications for Small Business Recovery grants
   

  >SPORTS: Stanton, Buxton lead A.L. over N.L. in 9th straight All-Star win

  -Ranking the top 50 Boston athletes of the past 50 years: Nos. 50 through 41

  -Rox punch past Bravehearts, 3-2

  -Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Thursday

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

  -Former Patriots receiver Charles Johnson dead at 50
  
  

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

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

  >NATIONAL: U.K. shatters record for highest temperature ever as historic heat wave sizzles Europe

  -Hoover Dam explosion rocks tourist site, video shows 

  >NEW ENGLAND: Police ramp up search for missing Maine family

  -R.I. strip club robbed of $22,000 in 1 dollar bills, manager says 

  >COLLEGES: The Arts are back and stronger than ever at Worcester State

  -UMass Medical School BRIDGE Fund supports 7 faculty projects
  
  

  >BUSINESS: AbbVie builds up biomedical workforce with myriad of ongoing programs

  -Smooth transition for new Greater Good CEO

  >SHOPPING: Toys "R" Us coming back amid a surge in toy sales during the pandemic 

  >HEALTH: Monkeypox vaccination site in Worcester

  -Single people could have higher stomach cancer risk: study

  -Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library

  >FOOD: Recall issued for brand of cookie dough sold in Massachusetts

  
  >TV/STREAMING: New on Hulu in August

  -Netflix expanding password-sharing crackdown with new test 

  >CELEBRITY: Ozzy Osbourne walks with cane after "life-altering" surgery

  >HISTORY: Worcester Historical Museum’s newest exhibit

  >ANIMALS: Pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Solar panel installer finds missing girl with autism in Plymouth marsh

  -Meanwhile, a mysterious radio signal has been detected from a distant galaxy, MIT says

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