In and around The 016 - Wednesday, August 31st

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

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Showers clear out, sunny and 73 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS 

  +6:00: Worcester police investigating shooting downtown

  +6:00: Worcester Police: Social media prompts return home for missing children

  +6:00: Worcester Pride week: See the full list of events for the celebration next week

  +6:00: Five Things To Watch: Holy Cross Football
  
  

  +Noon: Minor struck by car on Mill Street in Worcester, police confirm

  +Noon: Worcester Overdose Day Vigil 5:30 tonight at City Hall

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 31st

  +Noon: Pride returns to shine a light on Worcester's LGBTQ community

  +Noon: Listen Up: Chelsea Curve delivers giddy, punk rock catharsis "All the Things"

  +Noon: Last Call: Craig van Batenburg, former Elton John impersonator

  +Noon: JAZZED UP performing Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

  +Noon: Bad Advice: September's horoscope — the good, the bad and the unfortunate
  
  

  -USPS waiting on notification of Denholm Building sale to decide future of Downtown Worcester post office

  -40-year-old man arrested overnight inside Auburn Mall

  -Wonder Bar Express in Shrewsbury announces closing

  -Beloved local market closing for good on Sunday

  -Restaurant to reopen Monday at new Downtown Worcester location

  -Indian Lake closed Wednesday for algae treatment

  -WPD and school district working on memorandum of understanding for liaison officer

  -Worcester Senior Center opens new state-of-the-art fitness center

  -Worcester Fire Department holds promotion ceremony, including first ever Assistant Chief

  -Worcester City Council to discuss permanent jet ski ban at Indian Lake

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

  -Fill the backpacks: Drive In Worcester supports local students

  -What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown podcast (41:18): State Senate candidate Robyn Kennedy

  -In Worcester state Senate race, PAC focuses on Donna Colorio, who would become Worcester mayor if Joe Petty wins

  >ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Blitz, Conrad, Heron and more
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: Extreme set to rock Indian Ranch, open for Aerosmith at Fenway Park

  -Welsh guitar phenom James Oliver makes U.S. debut including Tree House Brewing show

  -Massachusetts Cultivator’s Cup coming to Worcester

  -New magazine for LGBTQIA+ community to launch in Worcester

  -Janice Harvey: Shores of Coes Reservoir made for a perfect playground

  -Worcesteria: Bureaucratic deadlock might kill mural at Indian Lake community garden

  >MOVIES: “Confess, Fletch” trailer has dropped and Worcester's fingerprints are all over it

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who worked for Table Talk for 41 years 

  -ICYMI: Worcester man on moped blows red light in Athol, flips over Honda, attempts to flee, gets arrested

  -Worcester offers perks like free parking and no drug test to lure new workers

  -Worcester to build micro-units for chronically homeless

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): More rats than usual in Auburn? Town says COVID, drought are to blame

  -South Grafton’s Polish National Home sells for $635,000

  -Paxton moves forward with EDC

  -Girls at Westborough gym's barbell club succeeding on a national level (2:32)

  -Dry summer keeps Princeton fire tower busy

  -Davis Farmland battles drought, fire damage to prepare 2022 Mega Maze

  -Bolton police end wedding campout as LIV Golf tournament approaches
   

  >SPORTS: Patriots make moves to reach 53-man roster limit

  -Twins beat Red Sox, 6-5

  -Worcester Bravehearts attendance up 30% from 2021

  -Holy Cross football on the hunt for fourth straight Patriot League title

  -Assumption football team is a talented and tight-knit group

  -For South High standout Angelo LaRose, winning is how to add to historic football season

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

  -WooSox lose to Buffalo, 14-3
   

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

  -Ford is raising the price of its electric SUV as much as $8,000

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

  >NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Job vacancies rose in July, dashing Fed hopes for cooling

  -Wisconsin morning news anchor takes her own life at 27

  -Tragic: Drive-by shooting in Texas claims 5-year-old boy, teenager 

  >NEW ENGLAND: Employee hit by roller coaster at Santa's Village amusement park

  -Employee accused of intentionally setting fire at Mass. restaurant
  
  

  >BUSINESS: MassBio report touts strong Central Mass. biotech industry

  -Wireless carriers keep your location data for years and provide it to the police

  >COLLEGES: WPI planning grants awarded for early stage projects

  -UMass Medical School partners with Worcester to outfit elementary students with backpacks and school supplies

  >HEALTH: Drinking black tea every day could reduce risk of early death (:37) 

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library and 5:30-7:30 at City Hall vigil

  >FOOD: Cookies sold at Target recalled after metal wire found inside 

  >SHOPPING: The best Labor Day sales on Amazon: 15 must-have deals
  
  

  >HOMES: See the top 10 most expensive homes sold last week in Worcester County 

  >TV/STREAMING: New on Amazon Prime Video in September 

  >CELEBRITY: Country star Luke Bell dead at 32 after going missing for a week

  -The Monkees' Micky Dolenz sues DOJ to get secret FBI files

  >HISTORY: The WPD at the Worcester Historical Museum

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Father and son rescued from Boston Harbor reunite with first responders who saved them

  -Can you spot the leopard in optical illusion in 60 seconds?

  -Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, video shows young girl walk alligator on leash in park 

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