In and around The 016 - Tuesday, October 18th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:30). High of 59 today

  >TOP OF THE NEWS  

  +6:00: Worcester Public Schools bus driver "Peggy" (pictured) extinguishes burning car in front of school (video)

  +6:00: Clement Street fire in Worcester displaces 22 people

  +6:00: Residential fire leads to seizure of 20 pounds of fentanyl

  +6:00: National Grid hosting energy assistance event for Worcester customers

  +6:00: At first EcoTarium Oktoberfest, you can learn as you drink

  +6:00: Austin post-punks Urban Heat set to fire up Electric Haze in Worcester

  +6:00: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
  
  

  +Noon: Tractor-trailer reportedly carrying tomato sauce crashes on I-290 in Worcester

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 18th

  +Noon: First Congregational Church aims to help ease medical debt

  +Noon: Iron Maiden's "Legacy" secure after Worcester show

  +Noon: Former Braveheart gets start for Cleveland in winner-take-all game vs. Yankees

  +Noon: Actor Richard Masur gives behind-the-scene insight into "The Thing"

  +Noon: Bad Advice: What to do when you're not into Halloween?
  
  

  -Unsolved: Worcester debuts premiere episode, Double Murder on Dewey Street (21:02)

  -"Suspicious powder" found during Clement Street fire in Worcester triggers HazMat response

  -Police offer no update on mass shooting at Worcester warehouse

  -Worcester man sentenced for heroin, fentanyl distribution

  -Cara Brindisi wins Battle Round on "The Voice"

  -Worcester electric rates rising, but still cheaper than National Grid

  -Worcester ranked among top 20 cities in U.S. for single moms

  -Worcester lists actions it’s taking to address toxic culture racial equity audits

  -Crompton Skate Park open in Worcester over 3 years after Worcide was demolished

  -Assumption University names its 17th president 

  -LeBoeuf, Fullen to debate Monday night

  -What you need to know about election deadlines; Worcester early voting starts Saturday

  -Radio Worcester (9:30): Alex Guardiola talks about the Chamber of Commerce's position on the CPA tax increase

  -First Worcester Superintendent Listening and Learning Forum with Dr. Rachel Monárrez set for Wednesday

  -This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of October 17th

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): New Worcester food pantry opens for youth, adults with disabilities

  >HOMES: Check out 5 new Worcester homes for sale
   

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

  -Making Bourbon cocktails with great value Bourbons (47:31)

  >SHOWTIME: WCLOC brings Steve Martin's "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" to life

  -CaptC gets into the spirit of the holiday with "Just Whistle"

  -Latino History Project puts identity in focus at Worcester Historical Museum

  -Photos: Haunted Speakeasy at Bull Mansion gets Halloween season

  -Don Landgren: Rotmans furniture store goes out of business

  -What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:06:58): 14-year-old fashion designer Finn Santora

  -The Faces of Worcester: Desiree Demos

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who ran Harding Tire in Worcester with her sister

  -ICYMI: 23-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured in Green Street crash

  -$100,000 ticket sold in Worcester Saturday

  -For a great time, ride your bike from Worcester to Providence

  -Mercedes catches fire on Mass Pike in Southborough

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
   

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): First responders testify in trial of man accused of 2013 Rutland nurse slaying

  -Leominster police officer stabbed while responding to call

  -Hopedale police growing it out to help little girl with incurable disease

  -West Boylston police log October 7th through October 15th

  -Spencer Trappist brewery sells equipment to Trillium brewery
   

  >SPORTS: Holy Cross football team moves up to 6th in national poll

  -Brooke Ross named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

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

  -Worcester Bravehearts hosting Jake-O-Treat with Trax and Arthur

  -Bruins beat Florida, 5-3

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 1

  -Ronan Mooney (69) shines at Heritage to lead St. John's golf to Division 1 Central crown

  -Culture change and hard work has helped St. John's cross-country team restore elite status

  -Strong leadership helps Doherty girls' volleyball program build toward something special
   

  >CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)

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

  >NATIONAL: Millions of Americans may still be eligible for COVID stimulus. Here’s What to Know

  -4 missing Oklahoma cyclists found shot, dismembered had been planning crime: police 

  >NEW ENGLAND: Bulletin explains how Mass. will calculate upcoming tax refunds

  -New details emerge after 10-year-old Conn. boy attacked by black bear

  >SHOPPING: Amazon's second Prime Day is a sales flop: report
  
  

  >BUSINESS: WBJ names the 2022 Outstanding Women in Business

  -WBJ's Movers & Shakers for October 17th

  -Worcester Business Connect No. 36 (17:42): Sara’s Auto Sales 

  >HEALTH: A "game-changer" for millions: You can now buy hearing aids over the counter

  -Radio Worcester (9:01): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks new variants, schools, flu and boosters

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Tuesday: 9-noon at Worcester Senior Center

  
  >FOOD: Why butter, margarine prices have spiked 32% during inflation

  >TV/STREAMING: Netflix tries to tackle account freeloaders with new profile transfer feature 

  >MOVIES: Liam Neeson in talks to star in a "Naked Gun" reboot 

  >CELEBRITY: Anne Hathaway says stress led to her missing out on "great moments" 

  >ANIMALS: Puppy and baby raised together since Day 1 (3:07) 

  -Meanwhile, in California, would-be thieves blow up ATM looking for cash 

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