In and around The 016 - Tuesday, July 18th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 87 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Worcester standoff suspect Jonathan Lugo held ex-girlfriend against her will, police say

  +6:00: Worcester will add lifeguards at Bell Pond Beach

  +6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (35:39): City solicitor, Ballpark Commission and City Council race

  +6:00: Worcester Common conspicuously missing from 'The Holdovers' movie trailer

  +6:00: Jazz guitar great John Pizzarelli set for Mechanics Hall
  
  

  +Noon: With water levels high, Lake Quinsigamond sees boating restrictions

  +Noon: 2 Worcester businesses participate in Interise minority business academy
  
  

  -City solicitor evaded City Council order, texts show

  -Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview -- Losing lawsuits, adjusting commissions

  -City Council to consider elimination of Polar Park's Ballpark Commission

  -Woman hit, injured crossing Worcester street (:24). Article

  -Worcester man crashes stolen car, gets arrested, police say

  -Prosecutor on Worcester standoff: Mother opened curtain, and Caleb Boateng responded with outrage

  -Related: Mom released from hospital, brother on mend after Worcester standoff

  -Related: Brother pushed air conditioner out, jumped from roof, before Worcester standoff, state says

  -Cleanup continues after tornado, flooding in Central Mass. (1:35)

  -Related: North Brookfield fire chief marvels at tornado's power

  -Arris Partners makes $7 million Green Island investment

  -LifeFlight, police conduct airlift drill for transporting injured dogs

  -Jackpot reaches $1 billion after no winning ticket in Monday’s Powerball drawing

  -Radio Worcester (10:49): Raising funds for Meghan Milonopolous and her family

  -Meg's Journey, Part 4 (11:26): Meg describes how she had to navigate the healthcare system to get needed care

  -Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family

  >HISTORY: Turtle Boy statue in Worcester -- What does it mean? Why is it there?

  >DINING OUT: Restaurant and diner in Worcester closed for vacation

  -ICYMI: Worcester man charged in connection with gun threats on Cutler Street

  -Worcester as a Workout City: Summer fitness for all

  -Do you know this guy? Worcester police ask for help

  -Help police identify man wanted in thefts from local banks

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  
  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Corner Shop awards scholarships

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

  -Board of Selectmen seeks applicants to serve on Monty Tech School District board

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing person located in Boylston

  -Man arrested after trying to commit identity theft in Boylston

  -Tree falls on Clinton house; occupants safe, but relocated

  -Person of interest sought for alleged abduction attempt in Warren

  -Plan to close birthing center at Leominster hospital sparks pushback (1:52). Article

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

  -Mosquito Control Project's remaining Shrewsbury dates

  -How the Sutton Police Department uses social media to connect with the community

  -Donated masks will save animal lives

  -Grafton police log
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: $10 off tickets to select Hanover Theatre shows through July 31st

  -Jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant debuts in Worcester

  -Madrid theater group brings unique tale of the Inquisition to Worcester

  -Wall Street Journal: Worcester Art Museum rolls out a selection of its world-class collection of watercolors, rarely seen due to their fragility

  -Dead & Company, John Mayer play final show as a band

  -Worcesteria: Washing, cleaning products needed for soap pantry

  -Giselle Rivera-Flores: Is Latino a race or an ethnicity?

  -WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 390 (27:25): Gary Rosen

  -WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 87 (27:58): Hamzah Henshaw, Part 2

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to standout Worcester athlete who had 3 holes-in-one
  
  

  >SPORTS: Red Sox beat Athletics, 7-0

  -Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (43:09): Women's ice hockey coach Katie Lachapelle, the growth of a head coach and her program

  -Former Q.C.C. basketball player going on international tour

  -Bravehearts bringing big-league atmosphere to summer baseball. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday

  -WooSox Weekly: WooSox sweep Jumbo Shrimp, jump to first place

  -T&G Hometeam spring high school sports all-stars
   

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

  -Toyota, Lexus, BMW among 43,000 vehicles recalled recently

  -NATIONAL: Deaths of 4 women linked after Portland police previously said no connection

  -Bison gores a woman near lakeside cabins in Yellowstone National Park

  -Tragic: 9-month-old girl dies after 17-year-old mom put fentanyl in bottle

  >NEW ENGLAND: Newton man accused of beating wife to death by baseball bat in front of children (2:42)

  -Woman finds man hiding in car while driving in Cape Cod town, police say
  
  

  >COLLEGES: 6 questions with Michaela Cartier, Anna Maria's new program coordinator for student activities

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world's most spectacular viewpoints and lookouts

  >BUSINESS: Central Mass. business confidence falls into pessimistic territory

  -Telegram & Gazette to remove name from Worcester skyline, but remain downtown 

  >HEALTH: Doctors on mosquito repellents that work best for babies

  -How a presentation helped former Worcester Academy athlete from Holden catch his cancer early
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Locals advance to "American Ninja Warrior" semifinals

  >MOVIES: "Deadpool 3," "Mission: Impossible 8" and "Venom 3" halted amid actors strike

  >CELEBRITY: Elton John testifies for the defense in Kevin Spacey's sexual assault trial

  >HOMES: Getting kids involved with gardening

  >ANIMALS: Cat does parkour off woman's face whenever she does yoga (3:04)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man gets engaged, wins lottery in one weekend 

  -Meanwhile, in New Zealand, seal returns to ocean after visiting KFC parking lot

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