Highlights in The 016 Monday, February 7th

• Posted by 016 Administrator February 7, 2022 - Filed in News - 722 views

  Start your day with the latest and most complete Worcester news! Click here to join The016.com today! Registration is free and easy

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

  In The News

  -Latest forecast: Wintry mix forecast for this evening's commute

  +6:00: ACT NOW: Fly from Worcester to NYC for $22 with JetBlue

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (15:38): Sen. Harriette Chandler on stepping back and her legacy

  +6:00: How Worcester City Council proposes to deal with homeless camps

  +6:00: Deer stroll down the street in Westborough (:25)

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 7th

  +Noon: Admission is free in February at Worcester Historical Museum

  +Noon: Callie calves cute and cuddly contest winner in Sutton 4-H fundraiser

  -History: The Blizzard Of 1978: Remembering the "benchmark of winter storms" after 44 years

  -Raw sewage released into Lake Quinsigamond from city facility

  -West Boylston man wins $1 million on scratch ticket

  -Man dies after crashing into tractor-trailer on Mass Pike in Charlton

  -Market celebrates 2 years in Worcester

  -Worcester City Councilor calls for more warming, cooling centers in Worcester

  -ICYMI: "WOOlympics" take over Worcester Common Oval ice rink

  -Burncoat, Lincoln Street area hit by power outage

  -Own more than 2 cats or dogs in Worcester? You are violating a city ordinance

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday

  -New! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (43:59): The Eagle has landed

  -Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment

  -Rosalie Tirella: Kudos to Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen 

  -Rep. McGovern on gerrymandering battle, Brian Flores allegations (3:39)

  -Tribute to a Worcester woman who spent years as a foster mother to at-risk babies and young children 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mixed-use development near Lakeway Commons moves forward

  -Shrewsbury becomes a platinum-rated community for biotech

  -Logan's Table brings "elevated, fast casual" dining to Leominster

  -State Rep. Dykema stepping down, taking job in solar energy industry 

  -Sports: New DeflateGate report casts negative light on NFL

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

  -Surprise a loved one with flowers and chocolates delivered by Jake the Lion on Valentine's Day

  -Bravehearts name new hitting, pitching coaches

  -Celtics beat Magic, 116-83

  -Railers lose at home, 2-1 

  -Cars: NEW: Great Savings All Month Long at Bertera Nissan! (6:05)

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

  -National: 4 dead in crash after driver speeds away from police at 169 mph

  -How to claim a missing stimulus check so you can collect $1,400

  -Tragic: Moroccan boy trapped in well has died, according to state media

  -New England: Mass. bill seeks to tackle high cost of prescription drugs

  -Business: This is the worst airline in the U.S., survey says 

  -Register now for WBJ's EcoForecast Forum

  -Colleges: After multiple student suicides in recent months, WPI will hold employee sessions on suicide prevention

  -Free dental clinic for kids 20 and under at QCC on February 26th

  -TV/Streaming: Here's what to watch in honor of Black History Month 

  -Movies: "Jackass Forever" laughs its way to No. 1 at box office 

  -Celebrity: Mark Wahlberg says he’d love to play Bill Belichick in a Tom Brady movie 

  -Food: Recall issued for popular ice cream brand sold in Massachusetts 

  -Health: Should you exercise when you're sick? Here's what experts say 

  -Homes: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester the week ending January 29th 

  -Shopping: $700 rebate when you buy an eligible LG Laundry Pair at Sclamo's

  -Animals: Tiny kitten meets his new brothers and falls in love (3:16) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters deliver baby in Jimmy John's parking lot during snowstorm 

  -Meanwhile, a $30 drawing from yard sale found to be worth more than $10 million 

  Latest obituaries |  | Sunday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports

  -Classifieds (Help Wanted)

  -Yoga Instructor at Worcester JCC

  -PT Front Desk Associate at Worcester JCC

  -Civil Engineer II, Town of Holden

  -Full Time Firefighter/Paramedic, Town of Holden

  -Mental Health Researchers (multiple positions)

  See all Help Wanted listings | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (7:36): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks mask mandate rollback & Omicron

  -Free testing 11-4 today in Downtown Worcester, free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 at YMCA

  -Worcester officials to vote on rolling back mask mandate

  -ICYMI: UMass Memorial CEO says mask mandate should include KN95 mask requirement