In and around The 016 - Thursday, July 27th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:46). High of 91 today in Worcester

  -Worcester residents can use library, Senior Center as cooling centers

  -Radio Worcester (15:35): Former Central Mass. resident Glen Gardner tells us what it's like living in Phoenix
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS 

  -Man shot during armed robbery on Park Ave. in Worcester

  -Second Worcester West Nile sample confirmed in Burncoat

  -Related: TODAY! Mosquito spraying in Worcester on July 27th after West Nile Virus detected

  -Worcester restaurant expanding, including a new patio

  -8-year-old Ciara Barber of Worcester halfway to goal of visiting all 351 Massachusetts city and town halls

  -Worcester woman lost her home over $2,600 in back taxes; How a landmark court case could give it back

  -Related: Worcester has recouped nearly $1 million in tax liens since 2018, report shows

  -Worcester man arrested for gun, drugs near Shrewsbury Street

  -A female soccer player flees the Taliban, and finds a new life in Worcester

  -Nicole Apostola: Worcester Pride candidate forum

  -Bill Shaner: We’re finally asking the right questions

  >DINING OUT: New Indian restaurant to open Friday in Canal District

  -Meghan Milonopoulos, North High School assistant principal, dies at 41 after battle with cancer

  -Related: Meg's Journey, Part 5 -- A tearful goodbye (3:45); Part 4 (11:26); Part 3 (9:20); Part 2 (6:11); Part 1 (7:12)

  -ICYMI: Worcester video store, community media center opening

  -Holden ski lodge turned horse barn, now converted to an Airbnb

  -What's the future for the Christmas Tree Shops property in Shrewsbury?

  -Nicole Apostola: On evaluating the city manager

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:13): Worcester City Council meeting confrontation

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  
  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Workers create new "shcool" zone in Holden (:31)

  -Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)

  -Jason Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship awardees announced

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory in Leicester Thursday and Friday

  -Sterling says goodbye to Terry Murray

  -Hassanamisco Nipmuc Nation's 98th powwow in Grafton to be a "Gathering of the Bands"

  -Family searching for dog they say was picked up by driver (1:51)

  -Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales

  -India Society of Worcester will be celebrating 60 years at the upcoming India Day on August 5th

  -Fire, police personnel to conduct training at Spring Street School in Shrewsbury

  -Water concerns spill over to Grafton Select Board meeting

  -Radio Worcester (19:00): Tricia Pistone and Paul McKinnon of Health Alliance on closing of Leominster hospital maternity ward
   

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday

  -Jazzed Up cool for this week

  -Gilbertsville brewery names beer after Channel 10's Quabbin documentary

  >SHOWTIME: Summer Gospel Fest offers something for listeners of all backgrounds, beliefs

  -Worcester Walks: At Winslow & Pleasant Park, a place of peace

  -Listen Up: Brandie Blaze shines bright with "Broken Rainbows"

  -Summer concert series continue in Item towns

  -WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 72 (28:02): Mass. Organization of African Descendants

  -WCCA-TV Picks of the Week

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran and longtime member of American Legion Tatnuck Post 288
  
  

  >SPORTS: U.S. women get wake-up call in World Cup tie with Netherlands

  -Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks for "fresh start" as training camp begins

  -Red Sox beat Braves, 5-3

  -Bravehearts compete in All-Star Game

  -Next Bravehearts home game: 10:30 a.m. Thursday (Camp Day Doubleheader)

  -WooSox split doubleheader

  -Plenty of race opportunities coming up on the Central Mass. running calendar
   

  >CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)

  -NATIONAL: 3 young Marines mysteriously found dead in car

  -8 people hurt after boat runs aground, smashes into home at lake

  -Tragic: Pregnant woman killed, 4 injured in Houston birthday shooting

  >NEW ENGLAND: Multiple $1 million Powerball tickets sold in New England

  -Busy summer season for Department of Conservation and Recreation firefighters

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 incredible underwater wonders you can visit
  
  

  >BUSINESS: UPS, Teamsters reach agreement after threats of a strike: Here's what workers are getting

  -Mass. lost jobs in June, but labor force dropouts kept unemployment low

  >COLLEGES: At Anna Maria, new leadership for academic affairs and enrollment

  >HEALTH: These are the signs your body is experiencing severe heat illness (1:16)

  -Teens are using social media to diagnose themselves with A.D.H.D., autism and more. Parents are alarmed

  >HISTORY: Former State Mutual Life Assurance Building

  >HOMES: Ways to keep your air conditioner running smoothly in heat waves (2:06)
  
  

  >FOOD: Worcester's American Vinegar Works releases an extra virgin olive oil

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Netflix docuseries on Johnny Depp-Amber Heard case (2:17)

  >MOVIES: Tobin Bell becomes desperate jigsaw killer in "Saw X" first-look image

  >CELEBRITY: Sinéad O’Connor, Irish singer behind "Nothing Compares 2 U" and more, dies at 56

  -Jury acquits Kevin Spacey in London on sexual assault charges dating back to 2001

  >ANIMALS: Man captures video of rare triple whale breach off Cape Cod (1:52)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): A World War II veteran toasts a long, happy life for 104th birthday

  -Meanwhile, in Washington, loose llama blocks package delivery driver

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