Here's what happening in The 016 Thursday, August 5th

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

  

  In The News

  -Latest weather: After rainy Thursday, summer returns for the weekend

  +6:00: Bad timing: Worcester police interrupt car break-in, arrest man

  +6:00: Holden PD and Fire Department rescue driver from off-road crash

  +6:00: Tonight’s Summer in the Park Concert in Auburn postponed to August 10th

  +6:00: St. V's owner delivers "last, best, and final offer"

  +Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thirsty Thursday

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 5

  +Noon: "Boston Emissions" host Anngelle Wood eyes Worcester Cold Storage fire

  +Noon: Five Things to Do: Grand Funk Railroad, Corey Rodrigues, Out to Lunch and more ...

  +Noon: Table Hoppin': Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q food truck a new go-to food spot

  +Noon: New Worcester school safety plan replacing resource officers by year's end underway

  -Counterfeit watches heading to Worcester from Hong Kong intercepted in Kentucky

  -Worcester cop accosted neighborhood leader over photos, complaint says

  -Judge declines to issue charges against Worcester officers accused of stealing phone during protest

  -Seriously injured motorcyclist found lying in road following crash in Dudley

  -Worcester nurses strike mediator offers to bring talks to D.C.

  -Central Mass. Housing Alliance: CDC's temporary moratorium on evictions "a safety net for families"

  -UMass Memorial patient transport manager Deborah Cox retires 54 years

  -Shrewsbury mother writes funny, relatable messages on garage doors

  -Getting rusty water in Worcester Wednesday and Thursday? Here's why

  -Vote for best brunch spot in Taste of Massachusetts' "Breaking Brunch"

  -Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Fill your freezer – not the landfill. Reduce food waste and save up to 50% every grocery trip with the free Flashfood app!

  -Bill Shaner: "This whole thing stinks"? Former mayor's the one who stinks, turns out

  -ICYMI: Jury convicts Worcester’s former top housing official of aiding developer’s fraud

  -Mechanics Hall reopens with its first show Thursday

  -Last Call with Michelle May, co-founder of Juniper Rag

  -New location, date announced for 2021 UMass Cancer Walk and Run

  -Upcoming leaf-peeping season: Here’s when foliage will reach peak fall color in New England 

  -NEW EPISODE: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (36:14): Honey Whiskey Past and Present 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury’s School Street to be closed 6 weeks for water main replacement

  -Shrewsbury officials address shortage of pay-as-you-throw trash bags

  -Michael Cherry Memorial Run raises awareness of mental health issues

  -Rutland before and after school programs set to return for 2021-22

  -Police looking for robbery suspect accused of stealing charity boxes from McDonald’s in Marlborough

  -Bravehearts weather storm to win on road. Next home game at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Buy tickets

  -In from Bravehearts bullpen comes catcher Christian Siciliano to produce

  -Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card

  -WooSox fall late to RailRiders, 7-3 

  -Cars: Lots of great high line cars at Bertera like BMW and Infinity (5:00)

  -RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry

  -CVS will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour

  -Tragic: 2 killed in wrong-way, head-on crash on Route 2 in Phillipston 

  -Animals: Pets available for adoption close to Worcester 

  -Homes: 4 open houses to scope in Worcester

  -Celebrity: John Corbett confirms he and Bo Derek finally married after 20 years together

  -TV/Streaming: New "Jeopardy!" host to replace Alex Trebek? Mike Richards — maybe 

  -Movies: Locally produced short film "Mercy" hoping to be a big picture 

  -History: Bathsheba Spooner, hanged for murder—or for her Loyalist father? 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Foxboro coach makes save of the day after reviving player who collapsed on court 

  -Meanwhile, in Louisiana, man steals girlfriend's ring to get money to buy her an engagement ring 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Unvaccinated hospitalized patients express regret, plead with others to get shot

  +6:00: Nurse explains why she decided to get vaccine now

  +6:00: If we do not all get vaccinated, the next variant is just around the corner, expert says

  +Noon: Worcester superintendent leaning toward masks in school this year

  +Noon: Moderna says a 3rd dose of its vaccine will be needed before winter

  -Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester

  -Colleges: Some Worcester colleges requiring masks as Delta variant spreads

  -Here's how to keep your kids safe from the Delta variant as the school year begins 

  -Mass. to mandate vaccine for long-term care staff

  -Food: McDonald’s requiring face masks again at most U.S. restaurants, regardless of vaccination status

  -Shopping: These retailers have updated their face mask policies for customers, employees

  -ICYMI: Worcester among counties with "substantial" transmission rates

  -Mass. confirms 962 new cases, 5 more deaths

  -CDC: 93% of cases now from Delta variant

  -Testing demand in Massachusetts increases (1:46)

  -Report: Cases among U.S. children and teens jumped 84% in a week 

  -Dr. Fauci fears variant worse than Delta is possible

  -Can I still get long-term COVID symptoms if I’m infected after vaccination?