Highlights Thursday, February 17th

• Posted by 016 Administrator February 17, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,827 views

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

  In The News

  -Latest forecast: High in the mid-50s today in Worcester, heavy rain and powerful winds coming tonight

  +6:00: Arrested made after stabbing on Chandler Street in Worcester (above)

  +6:00: What nearly $200 million in donations the last 4 months means for UMass Medical School

  +6:00: Four things to do: ArtsWorcester college show, orchids and more

  +Noon: Record high temperature of 58 degrees set in Worcester at 10:47 a.m.

  +Noon: Rats!!! Poisoning rodents has long-term impact on Worcester wildlife

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - February 17th

  +Noon: Car fire in Holden spreads to garage

  -Worcester police seek missing 17-year-old

  -Yesterday: Worcester police seek information on missing 14-year-old girl

  -Convicted drunk driver sentenced to 2 1/2 years for crash that severed Worcester man's legs

  -Millbury fire captain sentenced to jail on multiple charges of indecent assault on a child

  -39-year-old Worcester man arrested for stolen vehicle 

  -Staffing shortage causing delays in Worcester trash pick-up

  -City Councilors seek answers about huge Lake Quinsigamond sewage spill

  -Worcester firefighters file federal lawsuit against companies making turnout gear

  -Worcester schools offer alternative to students violating drug policy

  -The last day of school in Worcester this year is now June 17th

  -Lincoln Plaza Planet Fitness opens 

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (50:01): Bowman Bros and Elijah Craig

  -Police civilian review board in Worcester revived after order on racism

  -Blockopoly game brings Worcester streets to life

  -Worcesteria: Spirit of radio lives on in community, internet stations

  -First Person: Homelessness issue on display at the library

  -Contemporary artists explore identity in Worcester Art Museum's "Us Them We"

  -Worcester Cultural Development Officer to leave in June 

  -Tribute to the woman who opened the first Vietnamese Market in Worcester 

  -ICYMI: Frontier, Spirit airlines discuss adding Worcester flights

  -Trial date set in the case of murder at O'Connor's Restaurant 

  -Worcester club wants your help commemorating 85th anniversary

  -Worcester tavern says a final good-bye

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Officer injured in hit-and-run during arrest attempt in Fitchburg (:36)

  -Related: Boylston officer expected to make full recovery

  -Southbridge man faces up to 40 years in prison for cocaine possession

  -300-unit apartment complex with affordable housing proposed for Snow Road in Grafton

  -Sutton mother-daughter team offers yoga, mindfulness classes for children

  -Paxton administrator search progresses; national group honors Malone

  -Sports: Bravehearts' mural will salute fans, local businesses ... and you can be on it

  -Worcester's Jamaine Ortiz takes on Nahir "Woo" Albright in main boxing event for NABF lightweight belt

  -Josh McDaniels thanks Patriots organization and fans

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

  -Celtics lose to Detroit, 112-111 

  -Cars: 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: Florida man accused of killing brother 5 days after being released from prison

  -Business: Tech company moves HQ to Worcester from Marlborough

  -Retail sales surge 3.8% in January as threat of Omicron eases

  -Chamber's Business After Hours tonight at Electric Haze

  -Colleges: Clark professor prepares for summer field study of decreasing Arctic sea ice

  -Holy Cross Board of Trustees chooses first female board chair

  -TV/Streaming: Sam Waterston promises a "Law & Order" fan favorite will return 

  -Celebrity:Bob Saget’s family working to block release of medical records 

  -Food: Some Girl Scout cookie varieties are in short supply in Central and Western Mass.

  -Health: Tossing and turning could predispose some to Alzheimer’s, study claims 

  -Shopping: Up to up to $2,000 rebate when buying select appliance combos at Sclamo's 

  -History: Brewer Building at Front and former Carlton streets in Worcester, 1897 

  -Homes: 2 open houses in Worcester worth a look 

  -Animals: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Market Basket worker buys groceries for customer in need 

  -Meanwhile, in Mississippi, inmate captured after running out of gas during escape, officials say 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: An estimated 73% of Americans are now immune to the Omicron. Is that enough?

  -City of Worcester mask mandate will end Friday

  -Worcester School Committee member says district should drop mask mandate on February 28th

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

  -UMass Medical School researcher explains convalescent plasma’s potential as treatment

  -ICYMI: Diocese of Worcester ready for potential removal of mask mandate

  -Mass. officials report 1,653 new cases, 46 additional deaths with 2.9 percent positivity rate

  -Has Mass. closed the racial gap for vaccinations?

  -More rules fall as CDC hints at better times ahead

  -Major companies, events lift mask mandates as Omicron wanes

  -Pace of Americans getting boosters at all-time low, analysis finds

  -More than 50 million households have received free government tests