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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three men—Sheldon D. Thorpe, Shaquille Watford, and Jeffrey S. Toney—pleaded not guilty yesterday at Worcester Superior Court for the fatal shootings of Tracy and Evan Landry in a Brookside Avenue apartment in November, with police reporting the victims were shot multiple times with an assault rifle and a pretrial conference set for Aug. 15. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Three Massachusetts men, Shaquille Watford, Jeffrey Toney, and Sheldon Thorpe, were indicted for the November 2024 shooting deaths of Evan Landry and his mother at Tatnuck Square Apartments in Worcester — they are held without bail and are set to appear in court on Aug. 15. MassLive
- ➤ A man was charged with disorderly conduct for knocking over a decorative plant during a City Council meeting on June 10 that ended abruptly after protesters entered City Hall—City Manager Batista said the building is not open for protests and Mayor Petty is considering remote meetings for safety. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester-made short film ‘Solus’ won a top award at the Top Shorts Festival—local filmmakers praised the film and plan to create a feature-length horror and a documentary on the state fire department. Radio Worcester
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WPI announced today that Matthew Thaler is the new vice president and general counsel to lead the school’s legal work; he brings over twenty years of experience (he served as interim general counsel since October) and has been a trusted advisor since joining WPI in 2018 (helping improve risk management). Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- ➤ Lauren Hill, a former English teacher with strong family ties to Saint John's—her father and two uncles are alumni—was named the new principal and will start on July 1, succeeding interim principal Christopher Cowan. She holds degrees from Manhattan College and Worcester State University and is pursuing a doctorate while serving as assistant principal at Xaverian Brothers School. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Massachusetts group returned from a 10-day trip around Berlin, Stockholm, and Oslo where they toured prisons and learned how European systems use rehabilitation to help people reenter the community. The leaders from Legendary Legacies and Dismas House said the trip showed that stripping away freedom without extra punishment can work better—Worcester will soon host Swedish experts to learn more. Spectrum News 1
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan associate professor Stephanie Carreiro received a $50,000 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to build digital tools that help people get care for substance use disorder in underserved areas. Her project will use a mobile app—RAE cHealth—and a wearable sensor system during a 30-day pilot to connect patients with recovery coaches. UMass Chan Medical School
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Boston Red Sox called up top prospect Roman Anthony from Worcester this week to join the team at Fenway Park. Tim McKone from 98.5 The Sports Hub said he is excited to see the 21-year-old make his MLB debut—local fans are proud to watch him after his near 500-foot home run at Polar Park. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ Leicester's Richard Carr is training for his 19th Pan-Mass Challenge—an event that raises funds for Dana Farber—which he joins to honor the life-saving treatment he received in his twenties. He will ride the 110-mile route from Sturbridge to Bourne on August 2nd and 3rd. Spectrum News 1
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Cole Swindell Concert
1-5 p.m. — Indian Ranch — Limited on-site parking available — Experience the country music sounds of Cole Swindell featuring hits from his upcoming album.
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Speed Dating for Singles Aged 50-65
6-8 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Ticket includes one drink — Meet new people in a relaxed environment and strengthen local connections.
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Bandana Marbling Experience
4-6 p.m. — Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Float paint on water and create your own wearable art while enjoying a variety of beers.
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WLL&S Annual Night at the WooSox
6:45-9:30 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling WooSox game followed by vibrant fireworks powered by Unibank.
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Corey McLane Acoustic Performance
6-10 p.m. — Quarter Keg Pub — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic rock covers spanning classic to grunge genres.
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Lets Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience
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VentureMeets Business Networking Night
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs and explore new ideas in a relaxed brewery setting.
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Worcester County Amateur Championship
36-hole tournament — Jun 28-29 — Wachusett Country Club — Registration required — Compete in a thrilling amateur golf showcase in the heart of Worcester County.
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Syracuse Mets at Worcester Red Sox
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Syracuse Mets take on the Worcester Red Sox in this exciting matchup.
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