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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-99 new cases in Worcester, 3,760 total; Shrewsbury, 256 (2 new cases); Millbury, 203 (+2); Leicester, 124 (+3); Grafton, 78 (+1); Holden, 71 (0). Press conference video (39:45)
-Worcester seeing nearly 25% positive rate in tests
-Worcesterites reflect on the small things they miss from the pre-lockdown life
-Patriots’ Lawrence Guy donates week’s worth of meals to families in Worcester
-CVS opens 2 new testing sites in Worcester County
-UMass Memorial lost up to $70M in March, April
-Tim Murray: Buy local to help small businesses survive
-State totals: 3,755 long-term care deaths, 6,148 total, 647 in ICU, 1,114 new cases
-Mass. sees 38,000 new unemployment claims
-Mass. is processing extended unemployment claims; here’s how to apply for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
-Another 2.4 million Americans filed for unemployment last week
-FTC warns some nursing homes, assisted living facilities keeping residents’ stimulus checks
-Chinese city of Shulan now under Wuhan-like coronavirus lockdown
-Suddenly it's summer of the RV (4:34)
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Window doesn't stop 50th anniversary of local couple
In Other News
-2:15: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Worcester Police seek suspects in Beth Israel break-in
-46-year-old Worcester man caught holding drugs while driving
-Tasty treats: Armsby Abbey, WooBerry to create cocktail-inspired frozen treats
-New Arctic Summer hard seltzer flavors ranked
-Quinsigamond holds virtual commencement
-‘God will make everything right,’ SPM grads told
-Worcester schools hope to update student information system
-10 great reads to pass the time
-Bravehearts partner with 'Be The Match - Brothers for Bryce' (2:06)
-ICYMI: Double heartbreak: 2 area couples die 9 days apart
-Shopping: Gap takes 50% off sitewide for Memorial Day sale
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Apartments for rent in Worcester: What will $1,300 get you?
-Meanwhile, in Florida: Video captures wild paint fight at Florida Home Depot
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 54 today in Worcester
-Latest on upcoming storm (3:00)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police say car was shot at in Worcester road rage incident, 3 arrested (2:13). Article
-Fire truck catches fire on Mass. Pike in Millbury (:39)
-Worcester remembers: Veterans Day parade, breakfast honor sacrifices
-Princeton animal shelter making major impact on veterans (3:40)
-Hope Cemetery a stroll through Worcester's history
-An old Worcester industrial building has sat vacant for years. Now it's getting $1.8 million to become 58 apartments
-Clark students battle food insecurity by bringing people to the Table
-Gun charges filed against man allegedly at scene of Hurricane Betty's killing
-911 call reveals what Karen Solomon told Worcester dispatcher before officer husband was found dead
-Worcester drafting new rules for bodywork spas, amid trafficking concern
-Worcester Police Department log for Monday, November 9th
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief November 12th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Superintendent Student Advisory Council at Forest Grove Middle (1:29)
>DINING OUT: Chill Restaurant now open in Westborough (5:02)
-A recipe for more exposure: Big audience, small price, and your restaurant in the spotlight!
-After fire, Worcester ramen spot rises from the ashes: "You can’t kill us"
-ICYMI: Woman in critical condition after domestic violence incident, police say; suspect caught after local school lockdown
-Unlicensed driver crashes S.U.V. into Worcester liquor store, police say
-Famous sign covered over: What's going on at Piccadilly Plaza?
-Unionized UMass Medical School workers plan rally after talks with school stall
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Fire forces temporary closure of Val's
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Spotlight: Joe Jourdain
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man identified in fatal I-395 crash in Conn.
-Webster selectmen honor fallen sailor, recognize community service and police achievement
-Heated Flock camera debate in Charlton ends without action by Select Board
-Westborough Planning Board reaches decision on director candidate
-Juvenile taken into custody after reported knife incident in Spencer
-Bay Path teachers bring no-confidence vote, contract dispute to Southbridge School Committee
-Sturbridge Planning Board unanimously backs proposed data center moratorium
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at UxLOCALE on Friday, Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Tee Freeman learns from Black girls in her documentary, "She's Been Here"
-How to watch Trey Anastasio & Billy Strings’ Divided Sky benefit concerts
-Noah Kahan tour adds 2 more Fenway Park concerts in 2027
>OPINION: Mary C. DeSouza: Mom guilt check in
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1427 (27:22): Blerina B. Sulo, author and founder, Albanian Sisterhood of Bold Strength
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:20): Sutton residents push back on Kraft Group data center proposal
-Radio Worcester's Roundtable (48:38): Worcester’s 2027 City Council race is already taking shape
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to retired Worcester police officer
>SPORTS: How did Christian Gonzalez, Pats get exposed against Packers? (5:35)
-NFL Week 10 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Toronto, 98-93. Highlights (1:56)
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls to Furman
-Holy Cross women's basketball travels to Brown for Thursday afternoon showdown
-Mauricio Pochettino favored to replace embattled Manchester United coach
>NATIONAL: Why are gas prices dropping and how low will they go?
-Google warns users to protect their inbox from Remus Stealer malware
-At least 5 confirmed dead in collapsed Brooklyn building as massive rescue operation continues
-Tragic: Girl, 5, shoots and kills little sister, 3, after dad left loaded gun on kitchen counter
>NEW ENGLAND: Why can’t people afford to live in Mass.? What could fix it (3:30)
-Cardiologist, 44, found dead after disappearing during bike ride
>COLLEGES: Jackie Wallis has her research and Clark life down to a science
-First gen Worcester State student inspires with her story of family, hard work and community
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Amtrak trains are filling up ahead of Thanksgiving. What to know
>BUSINESS: Ways to trim credit card costs as interest rates stay high (1:52)
-LPL Financial Research: Retain your focus on economic fundamentals
-Worcester's Eascra Biotech relies on out-of-this world product testing
-Kopin revenue rises 52% in Q3, State Street reports 7.3% ownership stake
>SHOPPING: What to do first when a purchase is not as expected
>HOMES: Food Network's Alex Guarnaschelli shares secrets to holiday entertaining
>HEALTH: What to know about the latest iron deficiency guidelines
-4 costly health insurance mistakes to avoid when choosing a 2027 plan
>FOOD: McDonald's revives beloved "unicorn" Holiday Pie
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix under fire for refusing to pull Russell Brand’s comedy special
>MOVIES: "You’ve Got Mail" reboot in the works at Warner Bros.
>CELEBRITY: "Dukes of Hazzard" star Catherine Bach gives update on health scare, hospitalization
-Dax Shepard addresses rumors he's "abusive" to wife Kristen Bell after actress' viral flirting reveal
>ANIMALS: Terrified brothers hide under stairs until they trust someone (2:20)
>HISTORY: The secret turbulence of Charles and Anne Lindbergh's marriage
>GOOD NEWS: 106-year-old WWII veteran reflects on his service
-Meanwhile, Idaho father and son don blindfolds to break Hungry Hungry Hippos record
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