In and around The 016 - Wednesday, August 24th

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  (Auburn Police Department)

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Back to hot and dry, high of 84 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS 

  +6:00: Portion of Route 20 in Auburn closed after dump truck rollover and spillage (pictured)

  +6:00: Lost cow has been wandering Northbridge for a month, police say

  +6:00: Shrewsbury police warns of uptick in 2 popular scams

  +6:00: Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  +6:00: Holy Cross star Jacob Dobbs has been named to the Senior Bowl watch list

  +6:00: Bravehearts most social summer yet

  
  +Noon: $2 million scratch ticket sold in Worcester

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 24th

  +Noon: Five Things to Do: Weight Band, "One Night of Queen" and more ....

  +Noon: Listen Up: Walter Crockett serves up heartbreak and hope on "Children So Long"

  +Noon: Last Call: Jack McClintock, author and psychologist

  +Noon: Bad Advice: Nosy neighbors becoming a nuisance

  +Noon: Jazzed Up duo appearing Saturday, Sunday
  
  

  -Leaking water main at Worcester condo complex finally fixed, a month later

  -Worcester Mill St. tenants get another month of shelter at hotel

  -Worcester police locate missing teenager (:28)

  -ACT NOW: Fly from Worcester to NYC, Fort Lauderdale this fall for $49 with JetBlue

  -Worcester factory owner wants to redevelop former arts gallery site

  -Worcester Price Chopper property sells for the second time in 2 years, at $4.1 million

  -5 Amazon closures don't affect construction at Greendale Mall, site to open in 2023

  -Mothers Out Front host "detective" event on dangers of gas leaks in Worcester

  -Packed and ready for school at Worcester Back-to-School Health Fair at Great Brook Valley

  -WRTA service changes go into effect on Saturday

  -Doughty Campanale campaign announces plan to revitalize tourism

  >HISTORY: Nicole Apostola: When, and why, did South High become the Colonels?
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: Anthrax set to play Tattoo The Earth in Worcester

  -Scott Alderman’s Tattoo The Earth festival returns to Worcester

  -Worcesteria: Buying arts and crafts only starts on the street

  -First Person: A particular lack of talent for birthday presents

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to the mother of former Lt. Gov. Tim Murray

  -ICYMI: Worcester police seek assistance in crash investigation

  -Water use restricted in Worcester as city declares Stage 1 drought

  -$100,000 Mass Cash prize won in Worcester Sunday

  -Robyn Kennedy and Joe Petty debate ahead of September 6th primary for First Worcester district State Senate seat

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spencer Fair returns Labor Day weekend with local acts, traditional features

  -WorcShop in Leicester set to relaunch as East Coast's largest makerspace

  -Leicester police logs August 11th through 17th 

  -Water use restriction in Holden

  -Special Town Election and State Primary ballots for Holden now available

  -Grafton considers joining regional public safety dispatch center

  -Shrewsbury prepares to refresh town website
  
  

  >SPORTS: Patriots struggle early in practice with Raiders, find groove late

  -NBA star Kevin Durant won't be joining Celtics

  -Tom Brady "Masked Singer" rumor: Did he ditch Tampa Bay Bucs for reality TV?

  -Blue Jays beat Red Sox, 9-3

  -The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Bravehearts 2022 season

  -Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame Dinner to take place on November 12th

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

  -WooSox fall to Mets, 9-8

  -Radio Worcester (17:51): Jack “the Shot” Foley, Togo Palazzi, and Central Mass. basketball with Mark Epstein
  
  

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

  -Hyundai and Kia recall over 280,000 vehicles, asks owners to park outside

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

  >NATIONAL: Ford hit with $1.7 billion verdict for F-series pickup roof collapse that killed couple

  -See Jupiter through the eyes of the world’s most powerful telescope

  -Tragic: Rideshare driver died while on phone with husband during Texas flood 

  >NEW ENGLAND: 4 dead in murder-suicide that spans 3 crime scenes in Lynn

  -Man died after being left unattended at Connecticut hospital for 7 hours, his mother's lawsuit alleges
  
  

  >BUSINESS: Greater Worcester unemployment remains flat at 3.7%

  -Fewer Americans are switching to new jobs, Fed survey shows

  -Leadership Worcester class of 2023 includes 28 local professionals 

  -Register now for Summit Agency golf tourney September 25th

  >FOOD: See Papa Johns new pizza bowls: Just toppings, no crust

  >COLLEGES: Topping off ceremony marks major milestone in UMass Medical School construction project 

  >HEALTH: UMass Medical School study helps people with opioid addiction, mental illness

  -What is nitrous oxide gas and how does it help during childbirth?

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
  
  

  >HOMES: Severe U.S. housing downturn "possible," prices could fall 15%: Fitch 

  >TV/STREAMING: "House of the Dragon" draws twice the same-day viewership as Netflix's "Stranger Things" 

  >MOVIES: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" sequel is happening — with a twist 

  >CELEBRITY: Britney Spears and Elton John's collaboration is coming sooner than you think 

  >SHOPPING: Sweep up these savings on the iRobot vacuum, $150 off now 

  >ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home: Meet Felicity, Toby, Huxley and more 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Campsite chat leads to WWII veterans meeting for first time

  -Only the best eyes can spot the huge snake hidden in this backyard

  -Meanwhile, Florida woman with world's longest locks grows hair to 110 feet 

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