In and around The 016 - Wednesday, September 7th

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

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Warming trend on deck, high of 73 today in Worcester

  >MASS. STATE PRIMARY

  +6:00: Robyn Kennedy won 24 of 38 precincts in Worcester. See a map showing where those wins happened

  -Robyn Kennedy defeats Mayor Petty, in line to claim 1st Worcester seat in state Senate

  -Trump-endorsed Geoff Diehl wins GOP nod and will face Democrat Maura Healey in race for governor

  -Worcester will be Healey's first post-primary campaign stop

  -Election results
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS 

  +6:00: Worcester man charged with leaving scene of Hudson car crash and being in possession of illegal firearm
  
  

  +noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 7th

  +Noon: Project Bread takes aim in fight against food insecurity in Worcester

  +Noon: Last Call: Joe Demers, owner of Joe's Albums

  +Noon: Listen Up: Linnea's Garden eyes change, sex and more on "Fashion Show"

  +Noon: First Person: As one gets older, it's easy to selectively forget past conflicts
  
  

  -2 Worcester restaurants close abruptly

  -Worcester man wins $2 million on scratch ticket

  -Worcester post office supervisor pleads guilty to stealing packages

  -Worcester man refutes Worcester police statement, says he helped rescue 22-year-old from burning car

  -Earlier: 2 officers pull unconscious man from burning vehicle in Worcester

  -Worcester reports sewage overflow into Blackstone River

  -Man charged in Worcester overdose death may have delivered wrong bag of drugs 

  -Worcester’s Regional Environmental Council to celebrate 50 years with farm party

  -St. George’s Orthodox Cathedral event eyes packing 100,000 meals 

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

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

  >SHOWTIME: Cirque du Soleil to return to Worcester in January

  -Song to Get You Through the Week: Raff Theruler offers some swagger on "Cut the Check"

  -Bad Advice: How do I get out of apple picking with my family?

  -Don Landgren: stART on the Street will return after hiatus 

  -ICYMI: Restaurant chain is looking to expand to vacant Downtown Worcester space 

  -Many longtime Worcester businesses closed this summer. What does that mean?

  -Area youth learn skills, life lessons from former North star DeMarr Langford Sr. and friends

  -Reminder: Trash, recycling pick-up in Worcester delayed a day this week

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester Public School legend who taught for 45 years 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Police Department releases August data

  -Fall means it’s story time at the Grafton Library

  -Vendors sought for BVT yard sale

  -2-day rainstorm soaks Worcester, but nothing compared to Douglas

  -2 arrested at Terrapinfest after arguing with man who asked them not to smoke pot near his kids
   

  >SPORTS: 5 X-factors for the Patriots heading into the regular season

  -Red Sox lose to Rays, 8-4

  -LSU coach and Assumption grad Brian Kelly, writer exchanging jabs at presser goes viral

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

  -High school football gridbits: Leominster looks for 800th win in school history

  
  >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/INTERNATIONAL: Pennsylvania woman killed in shark attack while snorkeling in Bahamas

  -University staffers were searching for missing Native American artifacts. They found dozens of bodies 

  -Tragic: Colorado climber dies after falling 900 feet from Capitol Peak 

  >NEW ENGLAND: 4 killed in fiery crash in New Hampshire

  -Hiker dies after being stricken on New Hampshire trail
  
  

  >FOOD: McDonald’s is adding a new treat for fall

  -Harpoon, Dunkin' team up again on box of coffee-flavored beers 

  >BUSINESS: One of the biggest strikes in U.S. history is brewing at UPS

  -Worcester nonprofit African Community Education is expanding its focus 

  >COLLEGES: Applications are up and some city colleges are seeing record enrollment numbers

  -How colleges and universities are coping with monkeypox

  >HEALTH: Is COVID winding down? Scientists say no. Here's why

  -Americans may need yearly shots to protect against COVID

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: New on HBO and HBO Max in September 

  >MOVIES: Tom Cruise promotes new "Mission Impossible" movie with insane stunt 

  >CELEBRITY: Key takeaways from Meghan Markle's latest royal-bashing interview 

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

  >ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home: Cats, dogs and more 

  >HISTORY: Some of Worcester's most prominent historical manufacturers 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 U.K. brothers to reunite after 77 years apart

  -This illusion may look like a cute dog — but are your eyes tricking you?

  -Meanwhile, in California, watch as a bear goes for a swim in a backyard pool 

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  +Bartender at Canal District restaurant

  -Kitchen staff at Worcester restaurant expanding hours

  -Director of Public Health, City of Worcester

  -Mechanic and laborer positions, Town of Holden

  -School Van Driver for Summit Agency in Worcester

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