Highlights in The 016 Monday, October 25th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Rain moves in and lingers, 4-6 inches possible through Tuesday

  +6:00: Teen Vogue: This is what it’s like for the kids of striking St. V's nurses

  +6:00: 43-year-old Worcester man arrested for fentanyl distribution

  +6:00: Billionaire local businessman dies at 82

  +6:00: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester

  +Noon: IT manager indicted for embezzling from nonprofit

  +Noon: Woman accused of hiding underneath deck of home with child after crashing car in Charlton

  +Noon: Free transit had benefits but may not be sustainable, Worcester study concludes

  +Noon: Debate tonight among City Council candidates in contested districts (1, 2 & 5)

  +Noon: City Council orders on buses, food justice and snow removal top Tuesday agenda

  -New memorial in Worcester honors firefighters killed in line of duty (2:04). Article

  -Worcester Firefighters 6K Road Race gets back on course

  -Exhaust fan issues spark blaze at Wheelabrator in Millbury

  -No one injured in Auburn rollover crash, police say

  -Bill Shaner: The city demolished a homeless encampment because Walmart asked it to

  -5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 25th

  -Despite challenges of COVID, this Worcester nonprofit supported sex trade survivors

  -Local AFL-CIO helps builds ramp at Worcester voting precinct ahead of Election Day

  -"Trunk or treat" aims to educate about "Earn While You Learn" program

  -Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment

  -Farmers protest at Worcester cannabis farmer's market

  -This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week of October 25th

  -Continued paving on I-290 in Worcester; ramp and lane closures planned

  -Walking through the Salisbury District in Worcester (23:54)

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday

  -See the latest additions to the Wachusett Wine & Spirits whisky selection (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits)

  -Mayoral hopefuls and council district candidates set to square off in debates at Mechanics Hall this week

  -5 questions for Moe Bergman, Worcester At-Large Council candidate

  -Kate Toomey taking nothing for granted in bid for 9th term on City Council

  -District 5 City Council candidates Etel Haxhiaj, Gregory Stratman confident heading into November election

  -Worcester School Committee candidate Molly McCullough aims to continue role as advocate

  -Tribute to Worcester nurse who helped many area families buy their first home

  -ICYMI: Drag racing behind Worcester police station led to fatal crash, 2 arrested, police say

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Brewery opens brew house and taproom in Holden

  -Road construction and water shut off alert in Holden

  -Happy Glamper Photo Camper born out of the pandemic

  -Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (:30)

  -Millbury's fire chief retires after more than 40 years at department

  -Shrewsbury resident joins Salem State Board of Trustees

  -Sports: Patriots destroy Jets, 54-13

  -Celtics get first win; Bruins win; Revs tie Orlando City

  -Veteran sportscaster Bob Neumeier dies 

  -EBW Classic highlights: Holy Cross football vs. Colgate (2:53)

  -Saint John's upset bid falls short; St. Paul tops Littleton at Polar Park

  -Would your child like to Trick-or-Treat with Bravehearts mascot Jake The Lion on Halloween?

  -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: Worcester company unveils first fully branded fuel station and convenience store

  -Colleges: Quinsigamond Community College to host all campus open house

  -Clark entrepreneurship program earns national award for student engagement, leadership 

  -National: Crew member who gave Alec Baldwin gun subject of prior complaint

  -Day care owner gets 6 years for hiding 26 kids in basement

  -New England: Vigil held for Fall River teen with autism who died after being found malnourished in father’s apartment

  -Service dog stolen from N.H. Walmart found safe; woman arrested, police say

  -Animals: Kitten loves to ride on her pig sister's back (3:16) 

  -TV/Streaming: 'SNL' Jason Sudeikis recap 

  -Movies: Despite hybrid release, "Dune" draws well on the big screen

  -Celebrity: Ed Sheeran has COVID, will do performances from home

  -Health: Finding your sleep "sweet spot" can keep your brain sharp, study says

  -Food: Why lobster prices have been so high this fall 

  -Shopping/Deals: Toys may be in short supply this holiday season 

  -History: "How Worcester Works - Exploring Hope Cemetery" (17:43) 

  -Homes: Classic Tudor mansion in West Boylston lists for $999,000 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Iowa farming community harvest crop of late farmer who died 

  -Meanwhile, in the Caribbean, "world’s biggest snake" lifted by crane in forest

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  Classifieds (Help Wanted)

  -NEW: Snow plow operators, City of Worcester

  -Full time carpenters needed in Boylston

  -Full-time cleaners needed in Boylston

  -Quality Inspector, 1st shift and Assemblers needed in Charlton

  -Waitstaff at Peppercorn's in Worcester 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Worcester County cases increased by 1,453 last week

  +6:00: Moderna says its low-dose shot works for kids 6 to 11

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (7:28): Dr. Hirsh on the state of COVID-19 & vaccine mandates

  -Dr. Fauci says Pfizer's vaccine could be available for kids ages 5 to 11 sometime in the first two weeks of November

  -ICYMI: UMass Medical School study finds association between long-COVID symptoms and altered oral microbiome