Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, October 26th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, high winds, and more

  +6:00: Driver dead after car collides with tow truck in West Boylston

  +6:00: Boyfriend of Julia Enright to invoke Fifth Amendment at murder trial

  +6:00: A big market for thieves in Worcester and beyond — stolen catalytic converters

  +6:00: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted: Winnie, Toast, Serenity & more

  +6:00: Worcesteria: How I ended up eating Table Talk Pies with Joey Chestnut

  +6:00: 4 Webster police officers recognized for saving lives

  +6:00: Hasbro: Toys will be ready for the holidays, despite supply chain crisis

  +Noon: No Thanksgiving Day dinner at Salem Cross Inn

  +Noon: T&G, WoMag reporters receive Publick Occurrences Awards

  +Noon: Housing market still hot in Worcester

  +Noon: Sue Coghlin Mailman on her run for Worcester School Committee

  -Bar planned to replace shuttered legendary Canal District spot  

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

  -IT manager indicted for embezzling from nonprofit

  -43-year-old Worcester man arrested for fentanyl distribution

  -Billionaire local businessman dies at 82

  -5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 26th

  -Worcester Hill-O-Ween celebration Sunday 5-7:30 on Union Hill

  -Free transit had benefits but may not be sustainable, Worcester study concludes

  -City Council orders on buses, food justice and snow removal top Tuesday agenda

  -Speakers discuss roots of domestic violence, impact of pandemic at YWCA Daybreak Breakfast

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday

  -Ricky Duran to headline benefit for homeless

  -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

  -Radio Worcester Candidate Series (16:15): Kate Toomey is running for re-election to the City Council

  -Johanna Hampton-Dance on her run for Worcester District 2 City Council seat

  -Worcester School Committee candidate Tracy O'Connell Novick points to teaching experience

  -Tribute to priest who taught at Holy Cross for more than 50 years

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

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling planning director resigns

  -Woman accused of hiding underneath deck of home with child after crashing car in Charlton

  -Haley’s publishes “Backyard Friends,” by Linda Sweeney of Rutland

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

  -With an oink-oink here, and a woof-woof there, join Grafton’s pet parade

  -Auburn swears in provisional police sergeant

  -Drone video above old stone church in West Boylston (:49)

  -Sports: Celtics beat Hornets in OT

  -Jada Brenon of Holy Cross women's hockey named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week 

  -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: Mass. is the only state to see unemployment increase in September

  -National: Alec Baldwin's fatal gun accident occurred during a rehearsal, authorities say 

  -New England: 20-year-old man found dead in N.H. park was shot in back

  -Is there a Constitutional right to food? Maine to vote voon 

  -Animals: Cute cat stands up like a person when she wants treats 

  -TV/Streaming: George Lopez and his daughter to star in NBC family comedy 

  -Celebrity: "Friends" actor James Michael Tyler dies at 59, costars pay tribute 

  -Food: Cost of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream increasing, company says (:17) 

  -Shopping/Deals: Deals to shop for at Macy's Friends & Family sale

  -History: How many of these former Worcester restaurants do you remember? (61 photos) 

  -Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Tom Brady has special moment with young fan who beat cancer 

  -Meanwhile, in Colorado, hiker lost on mountain for 24 hours ignored calls from rescuers because he didn’t recognize phone number 

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  -Opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

  -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

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +Noon: Watch: Worcester releases youth vaccine campaign video

  -Worcester County cases increased by 1,453 last week

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

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

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

  -Mass. officials report 3,173 new cases, 20 additional deaths over 3-day period