In and around The 016 - Wednesday, August 23rd

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 75 today in Worcester

  -Why this summer in New England was really wet
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Woman at Worcester Regional Airport stopped with loaded gun, T.S.A. says

  +6:00: Superintendent's Welcome Back message for Worcester Public Schools (6:10)

  +6:00: Worcester receives $4.1 million grant for lead hazard reduction
  
  

  +Noon: Listen Up: Dark and dreamlike, Nicole Sutka's latest is a feast of sounds, emotions

  +Noon: This Week in Worcester (55:54): The August of the Worcester Police Department

  +Noon: Manny Alvarado (33:31): Oread Castle Park community cleanup
  
  

  -Pyramid sculpture vandalized outside Worcester Art Museum

  -Vice Squad cracks down on drug dealing in Green Island in Worcester

  -Mass. P.O.S.T. Commission releases police discipline database; 46 Worcester officers included

  -After homelessness, Worcester Housing Authority program helps woman become financially stable

  -As college students return, Worcester businesses welcome economic boost

  -TODAY! Herbicide treatment coming to Lake Quinsigamond

  -Protest at Worcester Diocese Wednesday follows new gender, sexuality policies

  -Worcester Public Schools hosts "Countdown to Kindergarten" at Polar Park

  -Worcester nonprofit hosts second backpack drive

  -Mass. Family Institute threatens Worcester over pregnancy center laws

  -Worcester councilor delays crisis pregnancy center ordinance debate

  -TODAY! Worcester District 5 candidates to convene at forum on Wednesday

  -Nicole Apostola: Paid family leave and the city of Worcester

  -John Monfredo: Meet Maureen Binienda, Worcester School Committee candidate

  -Huge sale at Abby's House Thrift Shop

  -See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester

  -Hundreds salute North High Assistant Principal Meg Milonopoulos at Celebration of Life (9:14)

  -Related: Fundraiser for Milonopoulos Children's Education Fund

  >DINING OUT: Bakery owner opens restaurant on Lincoln Street in Worcester

  -ICYMI: Worcester convenience store sells $1 million winner

  -First Jersey Mike's in Worcester opening with fundraiser

  -Community cookout brings Worcester together

  -Disabled military veteran fired by Worcester police

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  
  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Area Chamber awards scholarships

  -TODAY! W.I.S.E. presentation Wednesday at Senior Center

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

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Suspect charged with striking Northbridge chief's cruiser, assaulting 2 officers

  -West Boylston donut shop smash-and-grab arrest follows tip from social media

  -Donations still needed for migrant families in Shrewsbury

  -Shrewsbury Food Truck Thursday will be at Dean Park the next 2 weeks

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

  -West Boylston police log August 14th to 20th

  -Benefit for Grafton fire victims on Saturday

  -Changes start at the top of Berlin-Boylston school district

  -New administrators, new buildings in Nashoba school district
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: Lavender Darcangelo of Fitchburg sings "I Wanna Know What Love Is" on "America's Got Talent" (4:18). Article

  -Reelin' in the years: New Bay Colony band marks 50th anniversary

  -Magician Jeff McBride, Harry Potter' actors set for Wizard Fest

  -WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 15 (28:20): We are not SAM

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman whose career in nursing was "a testament of her commitment to a life of service"
  
  

  >SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Astros, 7-3

  -Here's where Patriots stand in ESPN's preseason power rankings

  -First Crusader Community Festival welcomes kids, adults to Holy Cross on Thursday

  -WooSox fall to Rochester, 8-7
   

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

  >NATIONAL: 850 people missing after Maui wildfires

  -Pakistanis race to rescue 8 trapped in dangling cable car

  -Tragic: Brother’s heart-wrenchingly honest obit for 76-year-old sibling’s hard, lonely life goes viral

  >NEW ENGLAND: East-West rail "absolutely vital" for smaller communities, Mass. rural affairs director says

  -Iconic New Hampshire amusement park adding new water slides, spray park

  >COLLEGES: Partnership expands mental health support for Clark students

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 destinations perfect for your second trip to Europe
  
  

  >BUSINESS: Worcester nonprofit names first full-time executive director

  -W.B.J. postpones 40 Under 40 awards because of assault at reception

  -Unemployment rates ticked up slightly in July across Central Mass.

  >HEALTH: Researchers are a step closer to weight loss wonder pill

  -New A.I. tech aims to detect the origin of cancers for optimal treatments

  >FOOD: 10 of the rudest things you can do at the grocery store

  >SHOPPING: Wegman's to issue refunds after customers charged double 1 day last week

  >HOMES: Global climate change poses challenges for gardeners
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Mass. lawmakers eye a "Netflix tax" to fund community TV channels

  >MOVIES: The 18 best back to school movies to watch

  >CELEBRITY: Charlize Theron claps back at people who think she had facelift

  >ANIMALS: Bald dog turns into the fuzziest teddy bear (1:01)

  >HISTORY: Today in History for August 23rd (1:49)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Quick-thinking 11-year-old praised for saving her family from house fire

  -Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, watch as a cat chases bear away from owner's yard

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