Highlights in The 016 Monday, October 4th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Soaking rain today

  +6:00: Massport announces $2.1 million project at Worcester Airport

  +6:00: Worcester seeks business for tiny space at Union Station

  +6:00: Candidates for at-large seats on Worcester City Council to debate Wednesday evening

  +6:00: The 25 most dangerous cities and towns in Mass. in 2020, according to FBI data

  +6:00: I-290 closures in Worcester coming this week

  +Noon: Human Rights Commission to hold police body camera input session tonight

  -Hundreds of bikers ride in memory of fallen Auburn police officer

  -Local cookie maker raises money for Afghan evacuees coming to Worcester

  -Advocates raise awareness, funds for Alzheimer’s cure in local walk

  -5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 4th 

  -Worcester economic updates, orders on Fire Department report, call for WooSox season debrief on council agenda

  -Worcester will add 10 new voting precincts ahead of 2022 election

  -"Earn While you Learn" program looks to provide EMT training

  -St. V doctors back CEO, health care workers union supports nurses

  -Homes: Here's what $400,000 buys in Worcester's red-hot real estate market

  -Food: Gentile's Bakery bread now available at D'Errico's Market in Worcester

  -Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment

  -Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday 

  -Song To Get You Through the Week: Adi Sun delivers beautiful "Twin Flame"

  -Award-winning violinist Johnny Gandelsman to perform at Holy Cross 

  -This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of October 4th

  -Neighborhood watch meetings in Worcester this month

  -MBTA announces $15 Commuter Rail passes for Marathon Monday

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gazebo-Palooza offers a taste of Grafton

  -Westborough analytics firm launches food inspection system

  -Applications for Mary B. Grogan Fund for Youth now available

  -Shrewsbury adds 2 additional Saturday leaf and yard waste drop-offs

  -Tribute to Auburn man killed in Maine car crash

  -Sports: Belichick, Brady reportedly held long postgame chat in Bucs locker room

  -Brady, Bucs escape with 19-17 win

  -Watch Patriots’ tribute video honoring Brady before the game 

  -Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Devers hits 2 HR as Red Sox rally on final day to secure wild card game at home vs. Yankees

  -WooSox end season with a win

  -2 high school football games to be played at Polar Park 

  -Cars: It's still summer at Bertera Nissan (3:03)

  -RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry

  -Business: Davis Mega Maze in Sterling ranked 7th nationally in new rankings.

  -National: Dead birds and fish are washing up along a California beach due to an oil spill

  -Pandora Papers expose tax havens for the rich and famous

  -Tragic: Milwaukee drive-by shooting kills 11-year-old, wounds younger sister

  -Health: Scientists eye opioid vaccine as a shot to stem overdose epidemic

  -Food: Here's why bacon prices have skyrocketed to record levels

  -Animals: Mama dog shows rescuers where her babies are hiding (3:11) 

  -Shopping/Deals: Groupon to "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" at the Hanover

  -TV/Streaming: Apple’s streaming service had fewer than 20 million subscribers in July, show biz union says 

  -Movies: Reaching pre-pandemic levels, "Venom" records $90.1M opening weekend 

  -Celebrity: Gloria Estefan says she was molested at music school when she was 9 years old 

  -History: State Normal School in Worcester 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester DA honors Leominster officer for saving jogger's life 

  -Meanwhile, in Tennessee, bear steals 33-pound package from a woman's porch 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: City announces first Youth Vax Giveaway winners

  +6:00: "Too soon to tell," if large Christmas family gatherings will be safe, Dr. Fauci says

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (10:22): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh "cautiously optimistic" about COVID

  -McDonald's on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester is hosting a free vaccine clinic today

  -Updated numbers for every Worcester County community

  -UMass seeing alarming number of cases in pregnant women

  -Virus surge hits New England despite high vaccination rates

  -FDA sets meetings on J&J and Moderna boosters, shots for kids 5-11

  -ICYMI: Mass. doctor on new pill that could help treat COVID-19 patients

  -UMass Medical School doctor of why herd immunity might never be reached