Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, October 27th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Rain, wind remain as nor'easter moves out

  +6:00: 2 rollover crashes 4 hours apart in Holden

  +6:00: Worcester warehouse on Suffolk St. to be converted to artist studios

  +6:00: Last Call with Thomas Mueller, Worcester's newest jazz crooner

  +6:00: Studio Theatre Worcester unwraps "The Gift of the Magi"

  +6:00: In letter to thousands, Worcester Bishop McManus urged parents to opt out of sex education

  +6:00: Worcester School Committee candidate Sue Coghlin Mailman leads way in campaign fundraising

  +6:00: IFL champion Mass. Pirates to unveil banner at season opener on March 12

  +6:00: National College Cornhole Championships Qualifier to be held in area

  +Noon: Tonight: Candidates for Worcester mayor in debate at Mechanics Hall

  +Noon: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:16): Downtown vibrancy, sex ed and homeless encampment

  +Noon: Video: South High Community High School dedication ceremony 2021 (59:03)

  +Noon: UMass Memorial exec: What our "anchor mission" means for Central Mass.

  -Hundreds of thousands without power as fall nor’easter lashes Mass.

  -Traffic advisories in Holden and Leicester

  -Worcester residents asked to help keep storm drains clear

  -Driver dead after car collides with tow truck in West Boylston

  -A big market for thieves in Worcester and beyond — stolen catalytic converters

  -Boyfriend of Julia Enright to invoke Fifth Amendment at murder trial

  -"Dining destination:" Restaurant scene in and around Worcester is growing

  -ICYMI: Bar planned to replace shuttered legendary Canal District spot 

  -Saint Vincent accused of "patient dumping" after striking nurses say they cared for individuals outside of facility

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

  -5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 27th

  -Worcester homeless camp sweep exposes "cracks" in system

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday

  -NEW episode of Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (50:50): Old Forester Whiskey Row

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

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

  -At-large incumbent Khrystian King eyes 4th term on City Council

  -Incumbent Sean Rose, seeking third team as District 1 councilor, wants to continue fight

  -Worcester council candidate Richard Cipro decides to "put up" in challenge

  -City Council campaigns still pulling in cash in final week before election

  -Sue Coghlin Mailman on her run for Worcester School Committee

  -LGBTQ+ community denounces statements made by School Committee candidate

  -Worcesteria: How I ended up eating Table Talk Pies with Joey Chestnut

  -T&G, WoMag reporters receive Publick Occurrences Awards

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

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 4 Webster police officers recognized for saving lives

  -Apartments, retail development proposed near Lakeway Commons in Shrewsbury

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

  -No Thanksgiving Day dinner at Salem Cross Inn

  -"Achieve Your Higher Purpose" at MJ’s Market in Grafton

  -Millbury to decide if police department pulls out of Civil Service

  -Industrial warehouse in Northborough and Marlborough sells for $12 million

  -Westborough says goodbye to original Fales Elementary School

  -Sports: Braves' Charlie Morton throws 16 pitches on broken leg in World Series opener

  -Coach Bill Riga savors first win with Holy Cross men's hockey

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 2 

  -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: Cynthia Marshall and Michelle Poler to deliver keynotes at Worcester Women's Leadership Conference

  -Local waterproofing company very busy as nor'easter hits Mass.

  -National: California still deep in drought despite atmospheric river

  -Americans may finally get paid family leave. Here’s what to know

  -Disgruntled neighbor who killed 9 by arson gets life term

  -New England: 3 states, including Mass., to limit nursing home profits to improve care 

  -Tragic: Boyfriend charged with murder of young boy in disturbing Houston horror house case

  -Colleges: QCC’s Dental hygiene program celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month

  -Animals: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted: Winnie, Toast, Serenity & more

  -TV/Streaming: Hallmark Christmas movie schedule

  -Movies: Love at first fright — 3 scary films that left a mark

  -Celebrity: Drew Barrymore, ex-husband Tom Green reunite after 20 years

  -Mort Sahl, comedian who satirized politics, dies at 94 

  -Food: What Halloween candy came out the decade you were born? 

  -Shopping/Deals: Toys will be ready for the holidays, despite supply chain crisis, Hasbro says

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

  -Homes: Housing market still hot in Worcester

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Spanx CEO gives employees free trip, $10,000 after inking deal 

  -Meanwhile, in Baltimore, fan wanting a drink climbed into Ravens' radio booth 

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  New Classifieds (Help Wanted)

  -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

  -Waitstaff at Peppercorn's in Worcester 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Vaccine mandate for city employees goes into effect on Monday

  -Mass. school mask mandate extended until January 15th

  -Watch: Worcester releases youth vaccine campaign video

  -Mass. reports more than 3,000 new breakthrough cases, 35 additional deaths among vaccinated residents

  -ICYMI: Worcester County cases increased by 1,453 last week

  -Mass. officials report 1,115 new cases, 23 additional deaths

  -FDA advisers back Pfizer’s vaccine for young kids

  -Should parents wait to give their kids a specific vaccine?

  -Expert guidance on picking your booster shot