Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, August 25th

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

  -Latest weather: Oppressive heat and humidity continues today

  +6:30: Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns to Worcester Common August 28th

  +6:30: Traffic advisory for downtown Worcester during filming of movie

  +6:30: Southborough's Storm Large makes "America's Got Talent" quarterfinals

  +6:30: Arrest made in Virginia for murder of Milford man

  +6:30: Massachusetts company recalling chicken salad, dips due to contamination concerns

  +Noon: School Committee candidate calls for a new superintendent; superintendent suggests candidate "coached"

  +Noon: Worcester residents get $25 your utility bill balance at Out to Lunch Thursday on the Common

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 25th

  +Noon: Marc Martel brings the Ultimate Queen Celebration Show to Indian Ranch

  +Noon: Last Call with Worcester Pride organizer Al Green

  -First look inside Torrey Lofts, Worcester's newest apartments 

  -Small fire temporarily closes restaurant at Shoppes at Blackstone Valley

  -St. Vincent Hospital adding replacement nurses at "a rapid pace"

  -Residents voice concerns on how ARPA funding will be spent in Worcester

  -Public safety training at Worcester Regional Airport on Wednesday 

  -Worcester residents offer input on police body cameras at District 5 forum

  -Wednesday is the last day to register to vote in Worcester's preliminary election

  -Loose stretcher rolls down Grafton Hill (:50)

  -WCCA-TV's Worcester Election Countdown (28:54): Meet Candy Mero-Carlson, incumbent candidate for City Council District 2

  -Radio Worcester (19:30): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks vaccine requirements, ARPA money & Police Body Cams

  -ICYMI: Farmers’ Almanac predicts cold, snowy winter for New England with "whopper" of a storm

  -Tribute to prominent Worcester philanthropist Jean McDonough, who passed away Sunday

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

  -Spinstatz Showcase comes to Worcester in "Love & Hip Hop edition"

  -Northlands calls it a summer with Lee Brice the final show of the season August 29th

  -New Episode: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (40:33): Orgeat Syrup — What do I do with it?

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man's tribute to flight attendants killed on 9/11 comes to Central Mass.

  -Grafton starts the school year with 20 new teachers

  -St. Mary’s School in Shrewsbury gets new principal

  -Southbridge students, teachers wear masks on first day back in classroom

  -Millbury Public Schools welcomes new faculty and staff members

  -Channel 5 features Holden chocolatier (2:17)

  -Victim ID'd in apparent killing in Shirley 

  -WooSox beat Buffalo, 4-2

  -Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Holy Cross football team has target on their backs

  -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

  -Colleges: WPI physicist publishes work on treating eye tumors

  -Business: Worcester company reports $14.4 million loss

  -Walmart to launch delivery service for other businesses 

  -Tragic: Man dies saving 2 kids from rough waters on Lake Michigan 

  -New England: Man rescued after falling into salt pile in New Hampshire 

  -Health: Medical experts suggest getting the flu shot early this year

  -Animals: Worcester area pets who need a home: Cats, rabbits and more 

  -Shopping: 10 fun Amazon buys under $20 to brighten your day 

  -Food: Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte is back 

  -History: The armory at Grove and Salisbury streets in Worcester 

  -Celebrity: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80

  -Flashback: Rolling Stones at Worcester Airport in 1981 

  -TV/Streaming: New on Amazon Prime Video in September 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 13-year-old brain cancer survivor delivering smiles to families at hospital 

  -Meanwhile, in Connecticut, bear makes off with Amazon package from porch 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Worcester drafting policy requiring city employees to get vaccinated, undergo weekly testing

  -Board of Education to allow statewide school mask mandate

  -CDC study shows vaccines reduce risk of Delta variant infection by two-thirds 

  -Dr. Fauci: Early use of monoclonal antibodies can reduce hospitalization, death

  -Dr. Fauci explains when the U.S. could get COVID-19 under control if enough people get vaccinated

  -ICYMI: Worcester County cases increased by 929 this week

  -Vaccination clinic to be held at Spencer Fair Labor Day weekend

  -Mass. DPH reports 3,098 new breakthrough cases, 7 more deaths among vaccinated residents

  -Too late: Potential VaxMillions winner missed their chance 

  -CVS requires pharmacists, nurses to get vaccine

  -Some people are getting vaccinated in secret to avoid backlash

  -What if you lose your vaccination card?