Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, December 14th

• Posted by 016 Administrator December 14, 2021 - Filed in News - 2,156 views

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Mostly sunny, high of 47 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Tractor-trailer hits Worcester bridge, roads closed

  +6:00: Worcester teachers say they're still waiting for last year's pay-raise check

  +6:00: In Worcester, a search for career happiness during the pandemic

  +6:00: Bravehearts release 2022 schedule

  +6:00: Holy Cross' Jacob Dobbs named a second team All-American

  +6:00: Worcester area adoptable pets: Meet Jasmine & More

  +Noon: Charter/Spectrum service and cost in Worcester criticized again

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - December 14th

  -Worcester man sentenced after concealing millions in cash wages from IRS

  -Worcester police warn of "porch pirates" striking across city 

  -Spencer great-grandmother wins $1 million Mass. lottery prize

  -$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold on Lincoln Street in Worcester

  -Students at Rice Square School in Worcester earn mechanical engineering Girl Scout badges

  -Police to be removed from Worcester schools by December 31st

  -Health care in Central Mass. is at an inflection point, WBJ panelists say 

  -Premier Referral Networking Group to hold toy drive networking event Tuesday in Canal District

  -Free skating at Worcester Common this weekend for event aimed at helping Worcester County Food Bank

  -Tribute to a Worcester woman who dedicated her life to helping and caring for those in need

  -ICYMI: Worcester restaurant closes after more than 20 years in business

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday 

  -A Night of Brass Funk, Reggae/Rocksteady, Rhythm Blues & Ska coming January 7th

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (55:38): Whiskey Wednesday with special guest John Ellsessar

  -Rosen's Roundtable No. 460 (28:08): WRTA

  -Bill Shaner: We absolutely need a sixth City Council district

  -Mike Benedetti: City Council preview for December 14th

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news 

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury apartment complex breaks ground

  -Grafton man collects donations after deadly tornadoes in Midwest (1:55)

  -Sutton family honors dog lost to cancer by helping other pups

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): West Boylston first responders honored for resuscitating a 41-year-old man

  -Douglas receives grant for $150 million Blackstone Logistics Center

  -Fitchburg principal informs parents of "slaves" Instagram page with photos of Black students (1:37)

  -Sports: Carlie Magier named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  -Pats get some rest ... and some help

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

  -New WooSox manager named

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 9

  -Tatum scores 42, carries Celtics past Bucks, 117-103 

  -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: Central Mass. business confidence slightly below state average

  -"The internet's on fire" as techs race to fix software flaw

  -Health: Falling asleep at your desk? Try these simple exercises to beat the afternoon slump 

  -Colleges: Nichols launches robotic automation learning center

  -A year after Becker College's closing, former students have landed on their feet

  -2 incoming WPI faculty members selected to Forbes’ 30 under 30 list

  -National: Factory workers threatened with firing if they left before tornado, employees say

  -Nassar victims reach $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics, Olympic Committee 

  -New England: Healey picks up fundraising pace ahead of decision on governor's race

  -History: Remembering local toy store giant Child World (5:11) 

  -Shopping/Deals: Brick and mortar stores still popular even with online options

  -Homes: 1895 home with views of Webster Lake lists $895,500

  -TV/Streaming: Peloton strikes back at "Sex and the City" revival twist with new ad 

  -Screen Time: Remembering the time Anne Rice got a good laugh in Worcester

  -Celebrity: Golden Globes nominees 

  -Animals: Mass. shelters prepare to receive pets displaced by tornadoes 

  -Meanwhile, in Florida, woman takes cops on wild car chase through golf course 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Cases among children are on the rise again

  -Mass. provides 2.1 million rapid tests to 102 communities

  -Map: Which cities, towns will get free rapid tests?

  -A grim milestone: At least 800,000 Americans have died

  -ICYMI: Worcester sees 6 straight week-over-week increases

  -Mass. officials report more than 11,000 new cases over 3-day period as hospitalizations top 1,300

  -Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get vaccine

  -Getting vaccine in afternoon could produce more antibodies, Harvard study finds