Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, Dec. 16

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

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Shrewsbury Street restaurant closes temporarily after positive test

  +6:00: UMass Memorial Health Care administers first vaccine to ER nurse

  +6:00: Why only adults are getting the vaccine right now

  +6:00: Don't fall victim to vaccine scams

  +6:00: Congressional leaders move closer to relief deal

  +Noon: Emergency rental assistance available for Worcester residents impacted by COVID-19

  +Noon: Tom Cruise's rant goes viral after crew breaks COVID protocol: 'If I see it again, you’re f***ing gone'

  -Area Catholic schools briefly return to remote learning

  -New remote learning rule: Massachusetts schools must give students live interaction daily

  -Vaccines arrive in Worcester; health care providers, staff first to be inoculated. Video (1:52). Gallery (6 photos)

  -'[H]umbling and a great honor': Northborough man delivers first vaccines

  -Doctor says vaccine 'felt no different than a flu shot' (2:55)

  -Most Americans will likely get a vaccine: survey

  -How long for masks after vaccine?

  -What the Dippin’ Dots ‘cold chain’ can teach us about COVID-19 vaccines
  

  -U.S. plans to ship 6 million Moderna vaccine doses upon FDA OK, as early as week’s end

  -Radio Worcester (10:20): City Manager Ed Augustus talks about his fight with COVID-19 & the vaccine

  -Brewery in Worcester closes temporarily after employee tests positive

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton schools to return to hybrid education model Jan. 4

  -Travel expected to drop 29% over holiday season

  -Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Fewer 'snowbirds' this year, more RV parks and campground

  -Mass. officials announce 3,720 new cases, 55 deaths, 7-day positivity rate of 5.8 percent

  -Mass. health officials issue guidance for a safe holiday season

  -Tragic: Married Texas teachers pass away while holding hands, family says

  -27% of teachers are considering quitting because of COVID, survey finds 

  In The News 

  -Latest weather: Hunker down

  +6:00: How Worcester is bracing for nor’easter

  +6:00: Worcester closes municipal buildings because of storm

  +6:00: Parking ban in effect in Worcester, trash collection delayed a day

  +6:00: Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (19:05): COVID, Amazon, marijuana delivery & Puerto Rico

  +6:00: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (27:26): Erin Williams, Worcester Cultural Coalition; Eric Butler, Worcester Light Opera Company

  +Noon: United Way of Central Massachusetts receives a $5 million grant from billionaire philanthropist

  +Noon: Wreaths Across America route through Worcester, starting at 12:30 today

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 16

  +Noon: Detour on Route 49 in Sturbridge after bad crash

  +Noon: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Charlton

  +Noon: Will Thursday be a snow day for schools? Read the state’s guidance

  -Storm preparations underway in Worcester (1:11)

  -Missing Worcester woman’s family planning vigil on 6th anniversary

  -Channel 25's reporting on O'Connor's Restaurant murder gets national attention

  -Worcester police officer nearly hit by SUV; driver arrested on multiply charges

  -Amazon confirms 2nd Worcester warehouse

  -ICYMI: FlyORH (Bill Randell): Latest on Worcester Airport

  -Snowstorm may not cancel classes in some Central Mass. school districts

  -Worcester police deliver toys to Why Me Sherry's House (5:54). Gallery (23 photos) 

  -Radio Worcester (7:04): What it's like to be an Electoral College Elector with Former Elector Paul Giorgio

  -Wreaths Across America convoy honoring nation's deceased veterans coming to Worcester

  -Quinsigamond CC giving free nursing training in 2021

  -WPI lands $3 million grant to help launch a new graduate program

  -Whos of Who-cester (Tracy Novick): Nine years on

  -Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List

  -Worcester DA honors Westborough Police Sgt. for saving woman who had been stabbed by husband

  -'All I want for Christmas is You' hits No. 1 again

  -Cars: The entire team at Bertera Nissan wishes you and your family a great holiday season (1:58)

  -TV/Streaming: New on Disney+ in January. Hulu

  -Homes: Single-family home prices in Worcester County rose 19% in November

  -Shopping: Time is running out to ship your holiday gifts

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old Labrador retriever who spent 1,134 days at an animal shelter, has been adopted

  -Meanwhile, in Indiana, portable toilets 'sing' Christmas carols in festive display

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