In and around The 016 - Thursday, August 10th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 82 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS 

  +5:00: Menkiti Group picked to redevelop Denholm Building in Worcester

  +5:00: Man pleads guilty in beating, stabbing of Worcester lifeguard

  +5:00: WATCH: Full District City Councilor candidate forum on August 9th

  +5:00: The Summer Jam Classic returns to Crompton Park on Saturday

  +5:00: Health advisories issued for 4 Shrewsbury bodies of water
  
  

  +Noon: $1 million Millbury lottery winner on her way to car dealership

  +Noon: Ex-curator sues Worcester Art Museum leaders, alleging discrimination and "offensive behavior"

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

  +Noon: Augmented reality project brings strange creatures to life on the Worcester Common

  +Noon: Ten Things To Do: Food Truck Fest, Randy Houser, Sunflower Show ...

  +Noon: Worcester area pets up for adoption -- Meet Ace and more
  
  

  -Worcester's Italian Festival returns this weekend

  -Clark hears concerns on proposed 7-story student housing complex in historical Main South area

  -Developer proposes 50 single family homes and associated cul-de-sacs on Salisbury Street

  -Wachusett Mountain unfurls fabulous festivals this summer & fall

  -Bob Cousy at 95: "I'm the luckiest S.O.B. on the planet" (30:38)

  -Haitian refugees in Worcester await permission to work

  -How to ride the Amtrak bus between Worcester and Providence

  -Radio Worcester (12:42): Robert Bilotta pledges to improve quality of life for District 2 residents

  -Nicole Apostola: Worcester Community Labor Council forum for district council seats

  -Worcester's School Committee election will be different this year. Here's what to know 

  -Unsolved: Worcester -- "Rival Gang Retaliation". Video (18:19). Audio (20:21)

  >DINING OUT: Worcester breakfast, lunch spot closed for vacation until August 24th 

  -ICYMI: Worcester police bodycam: Teen shot by taser after Little League brawl

  -A repurposed school bus is bringing arts, tech programs to underserved youth in Worcester

  -Worcester airport to see second phase of runway fixes start August 21st, Massport say

  -Jennifer Algarin sentenced to prison for stabbing her boyfriend to death in 2019

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  
  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jennifer Crowley publishes late husband's memoir

  -The August Among Friends is now available

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

  -New store is a Hodge Podge 

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): S.E.L.C.O. eyes move to Patrick Subaru building in Shrewsbury

  -Leominster is waiving all fees for upcoming school year (1:36)

  -Bear spotted drinking from hummingbird feeder in Rutland

  -Worcester man caught driving with suspended license after O.U.I. in Winchendon, tells officer he took over for fatigued passenger

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

  -Southbridge man sentenced for attempted cocaine distribution

  -Gardner man passed out on crack behind the wheel at gas pump arrested

  -Hopedale police say they have their Facebook page after losing control earlier

  -Clinton resident ready for "Ninja" challenge
   

  >SHOWTIME: Robbie Robertson, The Band co-founder and guitarist, dies at 80

  -Color the City youth arts festival returns to Worcester Common

  -Prior Performing Arts Center at Holy Cross to present varied season of acclaimed artists

  -New music from Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys, My Silent Bravery

  -Writing Lines: Poetry aloud featured in area literary events

  -Last Call: Mary Whitney, author

  -WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 14 (27:29): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, attorney Stephen Gordon and Mark Henderson of the016.com

  -WCCA-TV Chandler Chat No. 393 (28:10): Mass. Senator Michael Moore

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who enjoyed a long career as a floral designer
  
  

  >SPORTS: Red Sox beat Royals, 4-3

  -Bravehearts fall in playoff opener

  -Bravehearts home playoff game 7 tonight, tickets $5 at the game or 10 cents online

  -WooSox beat Bison, 5-4

  -DCU Center lease up, Pirates evaluating options for home field

  -Holy Cross men’s basketball adds A.J. Wills to incoming class

  -Worcester World Cup returns with 20 teams to Foley Stadium
   

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

  >NATIONAL: At least 36 people have died in fires burning through Hawaii, county reports

  -Horrifying footage shows downtown Maui engulfed in flames (:31)

  -Tragic: Boy, 7, dies after playing in pile of limestone powder

  >NEW ENGLAND: Mass. joins a small but growing number of states adopting universal free school meals

  -FBI accuses indicted Air National Guardsman of sharing classified information with someone living in a foreign country

  >COLLEGES: UMass Medical School student group aiding asylum seekers achieves nonprofit status

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 last-minute summer trips to take in the U.S.
  
  

  >BUSINESS: China exports plummet as U.S. firms turn away from rival

  -Dave Portnoy purchased Barstool Sports back from Penn Entertainment for $1

  >SHOPPING: All Christmas Tree Shops closing this week, massive discounts being offered

  >HEALTH: Over 3 hours average wait time for E.R. in Mass., study shows

  -A.I.-supported mammogram screening increases breast cancer detection by 20%, study finds

  >FOOD: Organic kiwi recalled in 14 states may be contaminated with listeria

  >HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, July 30th - August 5th
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Hulu and Disney+ subscriptions are going up — here’s how much

  -Related: The great streaming giveaway is over

  >MOVIES: Elizabeth Banks open to directing "Cocaine Bear" sequel

  >CELEBRITY: Lizzo faces sexual harassment allegations from 6 more people

  >ANIMALS: Fluffy cow grows up around dogs, starts acting like puppy (3:37)

  >HISTORY: Today in History for August 10th (1:50)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Abandoned pup finds forever home with New Hampshire police officer

  -Meanwhile, in California, idiots try to steal A.T.M. with forklift in epic fail (:35)

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