In and around The 016 - Thursday, August 25th

• Posted by 016 Administrator August 25, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,043 views

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

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Risk of strong to severe thunderstorms Friday, high of 86 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS 

  +6:00: Worcester man arrested after attempted bank robbery

  +6:00: Worcester man arrested after threatening 3 with a gun

  +6:00: Worcester County Jail celebrates 10 years, 250,000 lbs. of donated produce from inmate-run farm

  +6:00: The Faces of Worcester: Margie Breault
  
  

  +Noon: Worcester DA warns of animal tranquilizer mixed with drugs (1:31)

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 25th

  +Noon: People injured in 2-car crash in Holden

  +Noon: Water service interruption Thursday night in Shrewsbury

  +Noon: Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates 25 years with free cake

  +Noon: Clark grad and Nashville singer-songwriter Olivia Frances finds her way through the "Labyrinth"
  
  

  -$2 million scratch ticket ($2,000,000 50x Cashword) sold in Worcester

  -Attorney for 267 Mill Street tenants says property managers are jeopardizing tenants’ right to counterclaims

  -Downtown Worcester eatery partners with BirchTree Bread, Bean Counter to revamp food menu

  -Worcester among top 20 "smiliest" cities in the country, according to facial recognition scan

  -Worcester recycling won't accept "unacceptable materials," plastic bags starting October 1st

  -Boston Globe: Behind flag controversy at Worcester school, a debate about Catholic identity

  -Worcester Public Schools to seek input on South High mascot following controversy

  -Earlier: Nicole Apostola: When, and why, did South High become the Colonels?

  -Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Worcester Senate race: Robyn Kennedy on gender, policy and coffee

  -Hometown rapper Joyner Lucas to host get-out-the-vote rally Sunday

  -City Council committee to discuss Indian Lake jet ski ban

  -Traffic advisory for Sunday's Caribbean American Carnival in Worcester

  -Swans, ducks make home at University Park pond

  -Lost cow has been wandering Northbridge for a month, police say
   

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

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

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

  -Last Call: Jack McClintock, author and psychologist

  -Bad Advice: Nosy neighbors becoming a nuisance

  -Jazzed Up duo appearing Saturday, Sunday

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime supporter of Catholic education and Adopt-a-Student leader 

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

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

  -Worcester police locate missing teenager (:28) 

  -Doughty Campanale campaign announces plan to revitalize tourism, brought you by The Doughty Committee

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Portion of Route 20 in Auburn closed after dump truck rollover and spillage

  -Atlanta police officer, an Algonquin grad, will not be charged in 2020 shooting

  -Man accused of setting fire to Wind Tiki restaurant in Webster pleads not guilty

  -Dean Park Playground closed starting August 29th

  -Shrewsbury police warns of uptick in 2 popular scams

  -1 person airlifted to hospital after crashing into Lancaster Street bridge
  
  

  >SPORTS: Pass-rushers put the pressure on & the offense finds rhythm in Pats practice

  -Red Sox drop third straight

  -Holy Cross star Jacob Dobbs has been named to the Senior Bowl watch list

  -Bravehearts most social summer yet

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

  -Worcester beats Mets, 6-4

  -Northern Ireland field hockey club from Ulster enjoys Worcester State as tour's home base
   

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

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

  >NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Europe is experiencing its worst drought in at least 500 years

  -Uvalde school board fires police chief after mass shooting

  -Jury awards Vanessa Bryant $16 million in lawsuit over Kobe Bryant crash scene photos

  -Tragic: Dad of 3 dies from cancer after hospital lost test results 

  >NEW ENGLAND: 80-year-old killed in SUV vs. moped crash in Falmouth

  -Hiker dies after slipping off edge of N.H. waterfall
  
  

  >BUSINESS: "Avail" app's task-based programming helps people with disabilities become more independent

  -California manufacturer buys IPG telecom product line 

  -Register now for Summit Agency golf tourney September 25th

  >FOOD: Recall issued for butter brand sold at Wegmans due to listeria concerns 

  >COLLEGES: Worcester college students cheer new debt forgiveness plan

  -Clark to welcome largest first-year class ever

  >HEALTH: Brain stimulation improves short-term memory in older adults for a month, study finds

  -Is your at-home COVID test expired?

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

  >TV/STREAMING: "Law & Order" brings 3 show casts together for first time in historic premiere event 

  >MOVIES: MoviePass is coming back. Its timing couldn’t be worse 

  >CELEBRITY: Sylvester Stallone's wife, Jennifer Flavin, files for divorce 

  >SHOPPING: Peloton to sell exercise bikes, accessories on Amazon 

  >HOMES: U.S. rents hit a record high for the 17th month in a row 

  >ANIMALS: Dogs' eyes well up with tears of joy when reuniting with their owners, new study says 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Patriots superfan receives special surprise and team support in her battle against cancer 

  -Meanwhile, in Washington, one of world’s largest moths discovered for first time in U.S. 

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