Highlights in The 016 Friday, February 18th

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  In The News

  -Latest forecast: Temperatures in Worcester will fall from mid-50s to high-30s by this afternoon

  +6:00: Man in wheelchair killed on Boylston Street in Worcester; driver charged in hit-and-run

  +6:00: Joint investigation leads to arrest of Worcester-area gun trafficker

  +6:00: Man in custody after hitting Boylston police officer with car in Fitchburg while evading arrest (:25)

  +6:00: Athol man charged with assaulting officers at U.S. Capitol

  +6:00: Worcesteria: Of children, mask mandates and figure skating ...

  +6:00: Virtual job fair tomorrow to fill 300 positions at Polar Park (8:39)

  +6:00: New movies on VOD

  +Noon: Worcester police arrest 3 for selling drugs in Main South

  +Noon: Monster Jam at DCU Center for the first time since the pandemic (:17)

  +Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Presidents Day Weekend in Worcester

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - February 18th

  +Noon: Legendary "CATS" returns to Worcester for some new memories

  +Noon: Adoption Option: Meet Pickle

  +Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend

  -Be mindful of downed trees, such as this one in Holden

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

  -Arrested made after daytime stabbing on Chandler Street in Worcester

  -What nearly $200 million in donations the last 4 months means for UMass Medical School

  -Phantom Gourmet visits Northborough restaurant (4:00)

  -Four things to do: ArtsWorcester college show, orchids and more 

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday

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

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

  -More condos in Worcester wanted to boost city's abysmal homeownership numbers

  -Shave and a haircut — plus neighborhood spirit — at Worcester barbershop

  -T&G Storytellers Project to debut March 8th 

  -Tribute to Worcester native who became a U.S. Navy surgeon and retired as a Commander

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

  -City Councilors seek answers about huge Lake Quinsigamond sewage spill

  -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): Car fire in Holden spreads to garage

  -Holden police thank resident for gift of knit hats

  -Jennifer Connelly bows out of another term on Grafton School Committee

  -Auburn woman featured in N.H. percussion ensemble

  -Charlton manufacturer names new CEO, carries on legacy

  -Sports: Mac Jones ranks 5th in NFL jersey and merchandise sales

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

  -ESPN interviews Holy Cross economics professor about dilemma facing Chinese-endorsed NBA stars

  -Worcester Bravehearts' "Jakes Fast Fifty" Episode 5 (2:52): Al at Nothing Bundt Cakes in Shrewsbury

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

  -Islanders beat Bruins, 4-1

  -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: Despite rising wages, 61% of Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck, report finds

  -100-vehicle pileup shuts down a 30-mile stretch of highway in Illinois

  -A cargo ship full of luxury cars is on fire and adrift in the middle of the Atlantic

  -Tragic: 13 women, girls die after plunging into abandoned well during wedding in India

  -New England: 2 teens die in head-on crash in Vermont

  -Man wounded, tables and chairs thrown during brawl at N.H. restaurant

  -Business: WBJ seeks nominations for Manufacturing Excellence Awards

  -WBJ Economic Forecast: Workers will be the key to a robust economy

  -Weekly U.S. jobless claims rise for the first time in a month

  -Cannabis Confidential: Paul Pierce's "Truth" line worth a shot

  -Colleges: WPI joins a multi-state coalition to support biomanufacturing

  -Holy Cross names Ann Marie Leshkowich interim provost

  -TV/Streaming: "Stranger Things" ending with season 5, Netflix announces season 4 premiere dates

  -Movies: 4 "Christmas Story" castmembers joining Peter Billingsley (Ralphie) in sequel 

  -Celebrity: Dick Van Dyke, 96, dances in video with much-younger wife

  -Prince Andrew agreed to never deny he raped Virginia Giuffre 

  -Food: Chicken wing costs rose 41% during inflation surge, CEO says 

  -Health: Deodorants recalled due to unexpected levels of cancer-causing chemical 

  -Shopping: Best Presidents Day sales: 50 deals from top brands 

  -History: Elm Park in 1893 

  -Homes: Top 10 most expensive home sales in Worcester County from February 7th to 12th 

  -Animals: Watch this dog’s life get completely transformed (3:14) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dental hygienist makes life-saving discovery for 9-year-old girl 

  -Meanwhile, in Michigan, thieves steal an entire cabin 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Worcester giving away college scholarship, other prizes in push to increase vaccination rate among kids

  -City of Worcester mask mandate is over

  -Related: What does it mean to you?

  -Free vaccincations/boosters noon today in Downtown Worcester

  -Case numbers for every city, town in Worcester County

  -Case numbers for every school district

  -Shrewsbury School Committee may vote on lifting masks in March

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

  -Mass. officials report 2,326 new cases, 37 additional deaths

  -As BA.2 subvariant of Omicron rises, lab studies point to signs of severity

  -COVID increases risk of heart issues up to a year after infection, study says

  -An estimated 73% of Americans are now immune to the Omicron. Is that enough?