Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, October 12th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Fog burns off, mostly sunny, high of 73 in Worcester

  +6:00: Family of Worcester woman killed in Pike crash starts fundraiser

  +6:00: Holden police seek help in search for man who urinated on flag at veterans’ memorial, ripped another flag off house

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (15:01): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Last Chance Agreements, COVID and South High

  +6:00: Worcester area pets who need a home: Cats, dogs and more

  +12:30: Victim of Worcester crash identified as Jessica Simone, daughter of murder victim Kevin Harkins

  +12:30: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester

  +12:30: Local film production crews react as Hollywood union ready for strike

  +12:30: 4-story condo in clock tower features views of Central Mass.

  +12:30: Artist Spotlight: Simon Tozer

  +12:30: Mass. ranks among the bottom 5 states with bullying problems

  +12:30: Video shows California plane crash that killed doctor, UPS driver

  -State board recommends Worcester lawyer be disbarred

  -Worcester Common Ground opens Chandler Street housing project for low-income residents

  -5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 12th

  -Satellite suggests cause of loud boom, shaking heard in parts of Central Mass.

  -Earlier: People in Central Mass., southern N.H. report loud boom, shaking

  -ICYMI: 1 person dead, 2 others injured in a 2-car crash in Worcester

  -Moose gallops around Worcester Sunday morning, busying police and delighting onlookers (16 photos)

  -Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day all this week 

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday 

  -Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): What does it mean to be Bottled in Bond? 

  -Tribute to man who "found his true love of teaching languages" in Worcester Public Schools for 25 years

  -City Council Preview: October 12

  -Tracy Novick: Why I'm running for Worcester School Committee

  -WCCA-TV's ''Activate Worcester'' (28:02): Greg Stratman, candidate, Worcester City Council District 5

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bridge repairs at Route 20 connector to Route 146

  -Shrewsbury paraprofessionals union frustrated with contract negotiations

  -Open House to be held at Saint John's (:30)

  -Millbury PD introduces new motor bike

  -Phantoms and Fire returns to Old Sturbridge Village

  -Webster Fire Department celebrates its 175th anniversary 

  -Sports: Red Sox win in walk-off again, heading to ALCS

  -Wachusett grad, Princeton native Colin Bennie is the top American finisher, 7th overall

  -Grafton’s Chaz Davis becomes first Boston Marathon para athlete winner

  -Ch. 4 interview with Bennie (1:47). Interview with Davis (2:34)

  -Marathon news in Local Sports and Boston Sports

  -Ayden Chanin of the Holy Cross swimming and diving team is the latest Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

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

  -Cars: Bertera Nissan in Auburn has a wide selection of new and preowned vehicles for you (5:38)

  -Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston

  -Business: WBJ announces the 2021 Outstanding Women in Business

  -Q&A: UMass Memorial’s insurance plans

  -Facing a labor shortage, employers in low-wage industries may be forced to raise their salaries

  -Colleges: Holy Cross faculty premiere new documentary “Pakachoag: Where the River Bends” 

  -National: Indigenous Peoples Day marked with celebrations, protests

  -Michigan pastor accused of trying to murder sheriff’s deputies

  -Tragic: Mom leaps 82 feet to her death in freak "free-flying" accident

  -New England: Missing 86-year-old woman from Randolph found dead 

  -Animals: Baby girl and her kitten brother are completely inseparable (3:13) 

  -Shopping/Deals: Shop the HP "flash sale" for deals on laptops, printers, more 

  -TV/Streaming: Matt Amodio's "Jeopardy!" streak is over: New champ crowned 

  -Celebrity: Granville Adams, "Oz" actor, has died 

  -Food: Baby cereal sold at Walmart recalled due to arsenic levels 

  -History: 1938 whiskey ad: $.99 a quart 

  -Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Homecoming queen gave away her crown to comfort a grieving family 

  -Meanwhile, on Cape Cod, you're not seeing double. Here's a 2-headed turtle

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: City of Worcester to begin offering Pfizer booster

  +6:00: How long after exposure do COVID symptoms appear? Here’s what doctors say

  +6:00: Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines

  -UMass Memorial CEO: Why I mandated the vaccine for my staff 

  -ICYMI: These 8 Mass. towns still have a vaccination rate under 50%

  -Family of fully vaccinated man who died of COVID-19 urging everyone to "not let down your guard"

  -Merck asks U.S. FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

  -Mass. doctor: It's possible to do Halloween safely this year (3:35)