Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, December 7th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Cool, high of 36 today in Worcester; 1" to 2" of snow tomorrow

  +6:00: Worcester man charged with 7th OUI offense after police K-9 chase through Oxford woods

  +6:00: 216-unit apartment building planned for Worcester would be among largest buildings outside downtown

  +6:00: "Don't Look Up" director Adam McKay recalls his childhood in city

  +6:00: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - December 7th

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (12:42): City Manager Ed Augustus talks new parking, School Committee elections and tercentennial

  +6:00: Janice Harvey: An old-fashioned Christmas on the Common

  +6:00: Worcesteria: Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots takes Worcester mission seriously

  +6:00: Worcester County Light Opera Company stages "A Comedy of Tenors"

  +6:00: New pets available for adoption in the Worcester area

  -Code violations force closure of Worcester Flea Market

  -Worcester’s 30-year plan to have Polar Park pay for itself has hit a rough patch

  -Body found in Gulf of Mexico nearly 20 years ago identified as Spencer man

  -Worcester to remove single parking space meters, add 120 pay stations

  -Industrial land across from Worcester Amazon site sells for $9.6 million

  -Christmas movie shot in Worcester playing for free Friday on the Common

  -Winter-themed storefronts on display in downtown Worcester

  -Total blindness no obstacle for Worcester man building backyard shed

  -Santa to return to Lake Quinsigamond for jet ski run

  -UMass Police Department collects toys for foster children

  -Wachusett Brewing teams up with Mass. nonprofit to give Christmas trees to veterans, families

  -Local artist unveils Coney Island, WooSox collection

  -Assisted living chorus brightens Worcester holiday season

  -Worcester County Light Opera Company offers humorous holiday alternative 

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits Podcast (37:59): The best whiskies in the world

  -Rosen's Roundtable #459 (27:59): They discuss tax rates and much more

  -Radio Worcester (9:42): City Councilor-elect Etel Haxhiaj talks ARPA Priorities and Housing

  -City Council Preview December 7th: Tax rates, School Committee districts

  -The 10 largest property taxpayers in Worcester

  -Worcester names search committee in hunt for new school superintendent

  -Worcester Diocese's Partners in Charity raised 89% of goal

  -ICYMI: Crowds descend on Canal District for Holiday Stroll, tree lighting

  -Tribute to man named to Boys and Girls Club of America Hall of Fame for 50 years of service 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Barre teenager perishes in Sunday evening truck crash

  -Clinton warehouse leased to Rotmans, Tighe Logistics, & Scholastic Books sells for $56 million as part of 4-building deal

  -Collette retires from Grafton Police

  -Webster Ski Collective hosts 2nd Annual Swaterski fundraiser

  -Southbridge Garden Club hosts annual Greens Sale

  -Large crowds come out for annual White Christmas in West Brookfield

  -Sports: Patriots throw just 3 passes in 14-10 win in blustery Buffalo

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

  -Holy Cross names Kit Hughes as new Athletics Director

  -Holy Cross coach Bob Chesney reflects on historic season for Crusaders

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 8 

  -Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)

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

  -Business: Worcester is seeing a resurgence of minority-owned small businesses

  -Biotech’s diversity problems require more resources 

  -Health: Type 1 diabetes cure? Man credits Boston company's study for new lease on life

  -Food: 115 tons of pork products recalled for possible Listeria contamination 

  -National: Marine killed in California crash while helping stranded motorists 

  -History: Survivors gather to remember those lost at Pearl Harbor

  -New England: Strapped Mass. public health departments poised for massive boost

  -Drugged driver was hanging out of open door, going wrong way on New Hampshire highway

  -Tragic: Pizza delivery driver dies in Indiana porch collapse

  -TV/Streaming: Showtime's "Dexter" airs episode with a touch of Worcester

  -Movies: Crews spotted filming "Boston Strangler" movie in Mass.

  -Celebrity: Hollywood signs J.K. Simmons up for endless roles

  -Shopping/Deals: Groupons for 7 shows at the Hanover Theatre

  -Here are the holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS, FedEx

  -Animals: Rescued Golden Retriever treats first toy like a baby (3:54) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): High school student saves 2nd-grader from choking 

  -Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear raids $600 worth of frozen meats from garage 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Over 100 people a day in Worcester tested positive last week

  -Pharmacists struggling to keep up with vaccine, booster demand

  -ICYMI: Radio Worcester (9:33): Dr. Michael Hirsh on Omicron, hospital capacity and vaccinations

  -Mass. averaged 3,733 new cases a day this weekend as state reports 11 straight increases in hospitalizations

  -Parents say too soon for flexible mask policy in Westborough

  -Omicron v. Delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical

  -Can I still transmit COVID after the booster?