Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, February 8th

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

  In The News

  -Latest forecast: Rain ends this morning, high of 41 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Wastewater flow halted after 4 million gallons released into Lake Quinsigamond

  +6:00: Worcester landlords filed 898 evictions for rent in 2021

  +6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl

  +6:00: Worcester Vice Squad warrant yields Fentanyl, Oxycodone and cocaine

  +6:00: YWCA's Kennedy signals run for Chandler's Worcester senate seat

  +6:00: Worcester gourmet donut shop holding a "doughnut challenge" for fans to submit their favorite creations

  +6:00: Worcester real estate roundup

  +6:00: Worcester area pets who need a home: Dogs & more

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 8th

  +Noon: Women's power in labor unions is rising, although Central Mass. lags behind

  +Noon: Worcester ranked among 5 worst cities to get married in U.S.

  +Noon: Holy Cross and football coach Bob Chesney agree to 5-year contract extension

  +Noon: 2022 Oscar nominations

  +Noon: Oscar snubs and surprises: Jessie Buckley, Lady Gaga, Kristen Stewart & more

  -Millions of gallons of untreated wastewater pours into Lake Quinsigamond

  -Movie to be filmed in Worcester this month as city hopes to build on 2021

  -Worcester nonprofit takes innovative approach against hunger

  -Keep Worcester Clean campaign removes 374 tons of rubbish

  -Local brewery building new tap room

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday

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

  -Polish orchestra on first U.S. tour looks for great achievements

  -City Council preview: Homelessness, opioid overdoses

  -How Worcester proposes to deal with homeless camps

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

  -ICYMI: West Boylston man wins $1 million on scratch ticket

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

  -Tribute to a Worcester native recently honored for his 60-year-old painting 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Emergency bridge deck repairs on I-90 bridge over Route 12 

  -Car dealer sells Grafton development site, turning $3 million profit

  -Millbury to begin charging fees for EV station use beginning March 1st

  -Deer stroll down the street in Westborough (:25)

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

  -Auburn library celebrates Valentine's Day with children's activities

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

  -Former Brimfield officer pursues civil rights lawsuit against town 

  -Sports: Tom Brady says, "You never say never" on possible comeback

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

  -Kyrell Luc of Holy Cross men's basketball named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

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

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 16 

  -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: The Who will play Cincinnati 42 years after tragic concert stampede

  -Elderly nun sentenced to prison for gambling away elementary schools funds

  -Tragic: Bicyclist falls to her death from rising Florida drawbridge 

  -New England: Van falls through ice in New Hampshire, lifted out by crane (:21) 

  -Business: Women still fight barriers to advancement, as their role in Central Mass. business leadership stagnates

  -Our view from inside, as reporters: WBJ editorial

  -Central Mass. business confidence falls, still above state average

  -Colleges: WPI researchers show bamboo can be converted into ethanol

  -TV/Streaming: Complete TV listings for Beijing Olympics 

  -Movies: What to watch out for when Oscar nominations are announced Tuesday

  -Celebrity: Regé-Jean Page leaves Bridgerton for Paradise 

  -Food: Dunkin’ to give away free coffee, Bruins tickets on Wednesday 

  -Health: Nutritionists name the best vegetables for health 

  -Homes: 10 least expensive home sales in Worcester for week ending January 29th 

  -Shopping: Save $30 on the Roku Ultra 4K through February 12th 

  -History: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 3

  -Admission is free in February at Worcester Historical Museum

  -Animals: Woman rushes to rescue husky with an hour left to live (3:04) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Fairy garden plants seed for lasting friendship (2:32) 

  -Meanwhile, in New Mexico, man breaks into home, drinks beer, eats shrimp & leaves $200 apology 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (8:17): Removing Worcester's mask mandate with Board of Health member Gary Rosen

  -Worcester Board of Health votes to drop city's indoor mask mandate on February 18th (2:05)

  -Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 today in Downtown Worcester

  -Worcester County reported 4,233 additional cases last week

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

  -Board of Health votes to lift Grafton’s mask mandate

  -Mass. officials report 6,725 new cases, 56 additional deaths over 3-day period

  -The link between vitamin D deficiency, severe COVID