In and around The 016 - Wednesday, August 10th

• Posted by 016 Administrator August 10, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,523 views

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

  

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Much cooler, high of 80 today in Worcester

  -"Critical drought" conditions worsen across Massachusetts

  >TOP OF THE NEWS  

  +6:00: Commercial filmed on Commercial Street in Worcester

  +6:00: Permanent Indian Lake jet ski ban may be coming

  +6:00: Worcester residents asked to conserve water as drought grips region

  +6:00: Worcester World Cup connects city's immigrant communities on the soccer pitch

  +6:00: Man (pictured above) savagely beats 2 women at Auburn store, crashes during getaway, police say

  +6:00: Violent fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in Auburn

  +6:00: Caution, not panic from Worcester breweries amid CO2 shortage
  
  

  -Highway sign falls on I-190 in Worcester, blocks traffic (:12). Article

  -Worcester man who saved teen's life in fatal crash honored

  -Prosecutors describe gory scene to jury in murder trial of Worcester man

  -Worcester officers recover crack, fentanyl

  -5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 10th

  -Where to find ballot drop boxes in Worcester

  -Worcester Public Library to host second community block party

  -WCAC holding job fair at Polar Park

  -Radio Worcester (21:16): The Community Preservation Act tax with WRRB Director Paul Matthews

  -Radio Worcester (15:13): Acting Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on the Denholm Building, Mill Street and more

  -State sales tax holiday is August 13th-14th: Here's what you need to know

  -This Week's Roadwork In Worcester - Week Of August 8th

  -"The Talk of Main Street" with Konnie Lukes No. 1 (29:20): News media and politics
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: Lineup announced for Central Mass. Jazz Fest September 20th to 24th

  -Documentary on Burncoat dance program to be screened in Worcester

  -Taking a look at Music Worcester's 2022-23 season

  -"Epicenter 508" podcast, Volume 2, No. 2 (1:06:49)

  -Laura Menides remembered for her commitment to honoring Worcester's poetry community

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to twins "too beautiful for earth" 

  -ICYMI: Worcester Redevelopment Authority votes to purchase Denholm Building for $3 million

  -Regular day at Worcester Starbucks after workers end strike

  -Worcester man sues 2 police departments for arresting him for driving without a license, judge takes exception

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Firefighters battle brush fire off Pine Valley Drive in Auburn

  -A look inside Shrewsbury's new police station

  -Shrewsbury’s Food Truck Festival a hit despite storm

  -Grafton Select Board cancels Special Town Meeting

  -Thomas Prince, Letter Corps battle loneliness

  -Paxton Historical Commission opens its collection during open house

  -Westborough manufacturerer to invest up to $1 billion in new Kentucky facility

  -Several people break into Gardner apartment, steal video games, trade some in, get arrested

  -Maine man speeding through Lunenburg with over a pound of pot in his car gets arrested

  -From the Punkin Patch come repurposed craft items
   

  >SPORTS: Patriots offensive line struggles to protect Mac Jones

  -Serena Williams announces retirement 

  -Braves beat Red Sox, 9-7

  -Chris Sale out for rest of season after injuring wrist in bike crash

  -2 Bravehearts capture season-ending league awards

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

  -WooSox lose, 10-2
   

  >CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)

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

  >NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Gabby Petito's family to file wrongful death lawsuit

  -North Carolina sheriff stocking schools with AR-15 rifles

  >NEW ENGLAND: Truck driver found innocent in deaths of 7 motorcyclists in N.H.

  -Father killed in Everett while protecting son

  -Doughty, Campanale announce plans to cut taxes in reform policy

  >COLLEGES: WPI's Doug Shirakura becomes one of top golfers on U.S. Adaptive Tour
  
  

  >BUSINESS: Gas prices have fallen. Here's why inflation hasn't

  -5 tips for recession-proofing your credit card spending ahead of rising interest rates

  -Alicia’s Spice advances toward long-term goal of national brand recognition

  >SHOPPING: Online shopping prices are suddenly falling fast

  >HOMES: Worcester real estate roundup 

  >FOOD: Ice cream company creates vegetable ice cream flavors

  >HEALTH: 11% of children under 5 have received COVID vaccine in Mass.

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

  >TV/STREAMING: How "The Bear" became the surprise hit of the summer 

  >MOVIES: "Top Gun: Maverick" Just Passed "Titanic" at the all-time domestic box office . These are the 10 highest grossing movies ever

  >CELEBRITY: Kenan Thompson will host 2022 Emmy Awards

  -Anne Heche in "critical condition," in a coma following car crash

  -Olivia Newton-John tops charts with 7 songs after her death

  >ANIMALS: See the dogs, cats available to adopt from Worcester area shelters

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man grows hair out for 2 years to make wig for mom fighting brain tumor

  -Only the sharpest eyes can spot the owl: optical illusion

  -Meanwhile, in New York, a mattress company seeks professional "sleepers" to nap on the job 

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