Highlights in The 016 Thursday, August 19th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Tropical Storm Fred remnants bringing heavy rain

  +6:00: Kayaker spotted on flooded Worcester street (:40)

  +6:00: Severe thunderstorm brings flooding to Worcester region (4:41)

  +6:00: Worcester courthouse closed because of flooding

  +6:00: Crompton Park pool closed until further notice

  +6:00: Storm damage in Clinton may have been cause by tornado (2:26)

  +6:00: Nurses agree to Tenet’s staffing offer, still no agreement

  +6:00: Spencer firefighter continuing recovery at home following emergency surgery to remove massive brain tumor

  +Noon: Flash flooding inundates cars in Worcester (:51)

  +Noon: 4 rescued from cars submerged on Route 20 in Worcester

  +Noon: Flash Flooding in and around Worcester

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

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 19th

  +Noon: Five things to do: 'Princess Bride,' Messiah sing-along and more ...

  +Noon: Bill Shaner: The gentrification of The Bridge begins

  +Noon: First City Council candidate takes the WRTA Challenge

  +Noon: Today's Auburn concert and farmer’s market canceled

  +Noon: Foreigner is touring again, with a trip to Indian Ranch August 26th

  +Noon: Bravehearts pay tribute to their greatest fan on what would have been her 63rd birthday

  -It's easy for police to seize money. Worcester's District Attorney makes it hard for people to get their money back

  -Delta returning to Worcester Airport with daily flights to New York

  -TSA preparing for reopening airport

  -2021 Taste of Shrewsbury Street less than a week away

  -"Black Panther" could be latest flick to take in the Worcester movie scene

  -Former Doherty High star traded to Green Bay Packers

  -Out to Lunch festival scheduled for Thursday on Worcester Common postponed a week

  -St. Vincent nurses' strike at 164 days, weeks after Tenet offer 

  -Worcester ended fiscal 2021 in good financial shape, report says

  -Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:06): Afghan refugees, distracted driving and ARPA money

  -ICYMI: Two Chefs Italian Restaurant to open in Worcester

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (30:24): Rebel Bourbon Store Pick

  -Last Call with Heleen van't Spijker, member of the Association of Women in Science

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcyclist pinned under truck in West Boylston, hospitalized

  -Consultant offers ideas to revitalize Shrewsbury Town Center

  -New Shrewsbury Summer Festival comes to town Sunday

  -Celebration is in full flower Saturday at Community Harvest Project

  -South Grafton’s Polish National Home may soon be for sale

  -Worcester Bravehearts franchise records set in 2021

  -Bravehearts encouraged by sellout crowd in finale

  -WooSox lose at home, 9-1

  -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

  -Business: Amazon surpasses Walmart in customer spending, report says

  -These are the jobs that stores are having the hardest time filling

  -Colleges: QCC announces 2 Super Saturday registration events

  -National: SNAP benefits get permanent 25% boost starting Oct. 1 

  -Tragic: Retired 911 dispatcher's last call was his father's death 

  -Health: Simple aspirin could play important role in fighting breast cancer 

  -Food: Hostess hamburger, hot dog buns recalled due to potential contamination risk 

  -Animals: Adorable baby sloth born at Stone Zoo holds "nice and tight to mom"

  -Shopping: 10 great last minute back to school deals on Amazon you can get right now

  -Homes: Worcester houses, condos continue high sales in July

  -History: Lincoln Park boat landing and theater 

  -TV/Streaming: New on Disney Plus in September 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mom dresses in cow costume to help guard kids crossing the street 

  -Meanwhile, in Australia, woman comes face-to-face with 10-foot python in supermarket 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Diocese of Worcester remains undecided about its mask policy in schools

  +6:00: Big Worcester music festival will require proof of vaccination

  +6:00: 81% support school mask mandate in Massachusetts, poll finds

  +Noon: Lowell teacher, Rockland student 4th VaxMillions winners

  -Gov. Baker "seriously considering" vaccine mandate for state workers

  -Small business owner calls on Gov. Baker to reissue statewide indoor mask mandate

  -Gov. Baker disappointed by lack of guidance on boosters

  -Here are the guidelines for Worcester Public Schools students this fall

  -Child cases are steadily increasing. But with schools opening, expert warns this is just the beginning

  -Health officials call for booster shots. Here's when they could be available

  -ICYMI: U.S. to urge booster shots 8 months after vaccination (1:30)

  -Mass. doctor on why protection from vaccines is declining (3:08)

  -Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester

  -States with low vaccination rates have 4 times higher hospitalization numbers, data says

  -How long should I wait to get flu shot after vaccine?