Highlights in The 016 Monday, November 15th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Dry & chilly for much of the week, high of 44 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Ralph's Tavern event to throw Monopoly boards in woodchipper

  -Earlier: Do not pass Go: Tavern claims inclusion on Worcester Monopoly board was "pay to play," not by popularity

  +6:00: Man attempted to carjack good Samaritan who stopped to help him after Worcester crash, police say (1:42)

  -Earlier: Good Samaritan punched in the face trying to stop carjacking after stopping to render aid after crash, Worcester police say

  +6:00: Lunenburg store owner says $75,000 worth of merchandise was stolen overnight

  +6:00: 1,000 turkeys given to Worcester County Food Bank

  +6:00: Gift of Giving 2021

  +6:00: Target reveals list of deals for Black Friday week

  +Noon: Downtown Worcester restaurant reopening following staffing problems

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - November 15th

  +Noon: This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week of November 15th

  -Injuries reported in car crash on Route 146 in Sutton (:15)

  -Holden farm gives unique vacation experience

  -Parents in Worcester still split over comprehensive sex ed curriculum

  -Veterans, Gold Star families gather in Worcester to mark 50th anniversary of push for Vietnam hospital

  -Mass. tenants, landlords struggle with eviction process after pandemic moratoriums end

  -ICYMI: Treehouse murder trial: Here’s how Julia Enright changed her story about seeing Brandon Chicklis before he went missing

  -Your first look inside Walker Lofts now renting in Canal District (1:49)

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday

  -Song to Get You Through the Week: Michael Kane & the Morning Afters rock out with "Tear This World Apart"

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (14:46): American Single Malt - Virginia Distillery

  -Here's where the city will be picking up leaves today

  -Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment

  -Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks volunteers after pandemic drop

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): "Chronicle" explores the main streets and back roads of Grafton

  -Grafton in football final four; cheerleaders win regional championship

  -Sutton Chain of Lights set for December 4th

  -Sterling fire, police personnel team up for men's health

  -Former Leicester teacher sues school district after losing job over Facebook posts 

  -Sports: Patriots dominate Browns 

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

  -Bruins beat Montreal, 5-2

  -Railers lose in Newfoundland

  -High school football state semifinal schedule announced

  -Cars: Bertera Nissan has the cars for winter driving in Central Massachusetts (5:19)

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

  -Colleges: QCC program, CMAA partnering to provide senior dental care

  -4 Holy Cross faculty members promoted to professor

  -National: 9-year-old dies after Astroworld festival crush, pushes death toll to 10

  -Squatters took over dead woman's Las Vegas home, buried her in yard 

  -Homes: Look through 5 new properties on the market in Worcester

  -Animals: Attention stealing parrot slowly accepts new puppy brother (3:40) 

  -TV/Streaming: The first trailer for "Sex and the City" spinoff "And just like that"

  -Movies: Disney's "Eternals" tops domestic box office for 2nd weekend 

  -Shopping/Deals: How to shop early for Black Friday and still get the best deals 

  -Food: No turkey? No problem! Try a plant-based Thanksgiving menu this year

  -History: Boston & Worcester Railroad: What's in a name? 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 105-year-old woman becomes first her age to run 100 meters 

  -Meanwhile, in California, camera captures woman giving birth on her front lawn 

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  NEW Classifieds (Help Wanted)

  -Busy law office seeking secretary full time in Worcester

  -Make Giving Back Your Second Act: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP and SCP looking for volunteers 55 years of age and older

  -Hospitality Job Fair coming to DCU Center on 11/17, 1pm-4pm

  -Full-time Front Desk Receptionist in Worcester

  -Temporary Part Time Snow Plow Operators in Shrewsbury

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (7:06): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh sees uptick heading into the holidays

  -8 dead, 89 infected in outbreak at Connecticut nursing home

  -After falling for weeks, U.S. case numbers are on the rise again

  -COVID is surging in Europe. Experts say it's a warning for the U.S.

  -ICYMI: Some of Massachusetts’ larger cities remain below 60% COVID vaccination rate; search your town’s rate

  -More than 1 million children have received vaccine

  -Can at-home tests make holiday gatherings safer?