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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:30: Worcester medical director Dr. Michael Hirsh says to 'downsize expectations' for family gatherings over the holidays
+8:30: Massachusetts reports 923 new cases, 12 additional deaths
-Several landlords, many with properties in Worcester area, agree to pause evictions
-State implements 9:30 curfew for many businesses, 10 p.m.-5 a.m. stay-at-home guidance
-Gov. Charlie Baker explains reasoning behind stay-at-home advisory (3:30)
-LIST: Massachusetts is ordering these businesses to follow 9:30 p.m. curfew
-Gov. Baker: We must all 'step up and make changes' to avoid rollback (1:08)
-Lt.Gov. Polito of Shrewsbury gives Coronavirus update (2:47)
-Worcester Public School students weigh in on remote learning as some prepare to return to the classroom
-Worcester begins process of moving 'Stop the Spread’ testing indoors, next clinic will be Thursday
-ICYMI: Free testing at Quinsigamond CC Worcester campus extended through end of November
-Massachusetts reports 725 new cases, 9 additional deaths
-Employees working in multiple nursing homes can significantly drive spread
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Family buys RV, travels country amid pandemic
-Record number of American children tested positive last week
Election Day 2020 (Latest Election News)
+8:30: Worcester expects record 70 percent turnout (1:48)
+8:30: Radio Worcester (13:57): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Election Day and new state Covid restrictions
+11:45: Here's what you need to know in Worcester on Election Day
+11:45: Election Night parties, another casualty of COVID
-1.3 million expected to vote on Election Day in Massachusetts
-On Radio Worcester, Worcester medical director Dr. Michael Hirsh issues strong endorsement. Audio (9:09)
-Holy Cross President Fr. Boroughs: 'These are not only acts of civic responsibility, they are acts of love.'
-State rules for counting early ballots may create false leads tonight
-U.S. Senate and congressional races to watch
-When will we know who won? 3 possible scenarios
-Clark University experts to hold public Zoom forum on Wednesday to discuss results
In The News
+8:30: Man arrested at house party in Clinton with firearm
-8:30: Acclaimed young Russian pianist featured in Music Worcester concert
+8:30: Science LIVE brings virtual labs to area middle school students
+11:45: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 2
-T&G's lawsuit against Worcester for police disciplinary records goes to court
-Worcester man gets 10 years for 2013 fatal shooting in Great Brook Valley
-Worcester’s Board of Health eyes town hall forum to discuss issues of racism
-Worcester leaf collection continues today in Vernon Hill, South Worcester
-ICYMI: 3-alarm fire tears through Vernon Hill three-decker (video)
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): To celebrate 5th anniversary of Burns Bridge over Lake Quinsigamond, here's a time-lapse of it being built (1:51)
-End of an era: Friendly's files for bankruptcy, agrees to sell restaurants
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Tragic: Alabama man shoots stepdaughter after mistaking her for intruder
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Single foster dad in Ohio adopts five siblings so they can stay together
-Homes: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
-Shopping: Take 25 percent off athletic footwear from Adidas, Nike, New Balance at DSW
-Meanwhile, in China, man covers himself with 140 pounds of bees
-Latest obituaries | | Yesterday's highlights | | Today's horoscope
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester bar's liquor license suspended for 5 days for after-hours assault
+6:00: Indie horror film festival returning to Worcester’s Mechanic Hall for second year
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (8:12): Worcester film maker Tom Dwyer talks about Dead of Winter Horror Festival
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (14:26): Bull rider Marcus Mast on near death experience with a bull and growing up Amish
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Guide to Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival in Worcester
+Noon: Mechanics Hall to host The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
+Noon: "Black Angels Over Tuskegee" in Worcester will tell story
+Noon: WPI professor explores how Black artists helped transform opera
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Brutalist," "The Last Showgirl," and more
+Noon: 19 Carter in Berlin is a hub for both the arts and the community
-Hazardous ice lingers on Worcester streets days after storm. Video (1:18)
-Family of late state police trainee from Worcester speaks as state senators seek investigation update (2:49)
-Stop & Shop faces potential strike in Mass. over contract dispute
-Radio Worcester (40:20): Transformative plans for Worcester’s 51-acre Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-West Boylston will fire Town Administrator amid police station flag conflict, lawyer says
-Earlier: Flag controversy discussed at Select Board meeting (1:49). Article
-Families fighting to keep funding for medical research meet at UMass Medical School (1:50). Article
-After sky-high hikes, state orders gas companies to reduce total bills by just 5 percent (:23)
-Related: What is the delivery fee on gas bills and why is it so high? (4:30)
-Police find cocaine, fentanyl during search in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Councilor's indefinite absence sparks debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: New restaurant to open at site of former Compass Tavern
-ICYMI: City Councilor Thu Nguyen will not return to council indefinitely
-Worcester rolls out enforcement of new 25 mph speed limit
-Worcester schools eye 7.9% budget increase for coming year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Among Friends senior newsletter
-Ice melt arrives at Holden hardware store for storm-weary residents
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Favorite breakfast spot plans expansion to Shrewsbury
-Sterling officer hit by car during traffic stop
-Police seek help locating 29-year-old missing person
-Drug bust at Westminster residence uncovers cocaine trafficking operation
-Clinton Project 351 ambassador gets involved
-Clinton School Committee honors students, staff
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Concerts, historical demos and more
-Orchids bring color to Botanic Garden
-One Act Play Festival to take center stage at the Singh Performance Center
>OPINION: Kenzie Landsittel: Remember Women's Rights Convention in Worcester
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:03): Episode 4, preparing for snow storms
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (58:15): Melisa Ann, intuitive energy healer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester matriarch who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Canada beats U.S., 3-2, in overtime to win 4 Nations Face-Off championship
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit breaks records
-With a renewed focus on boxing career, Worcester's Khiary Gray ready for title bout
-'Sader Stories (29:47): Varsity Club Hall of Famer Sam Fregenti
-Holy Cross women’s hockey team travels to Maine for final regular season series
-2 Holy Cross athletes nominated for Allstate Good Works Team
>CARS: Toyota recalls over 160,000 Sienna minivans due to seat back issue
>NATIONAL: California woman chased, fatally shot in parking lot: video
-Brian Laundrie's parents pariahs in Florida over Gabby Petito's murder: neighbors
-Tragic: Mom charged with abuse after 3 kids left alone for years
>NEW ENGLAND: Timeline of activities of cultlike group tied to killing of Border Patrol agent
-Why ambulances are waiting nearly an hour to bring patients into some Mass. hospitals
>COLLEGES: This is biomedical engineering at WPI (:23)
-Clark student Isaac Tomeho shines in both the digital and tactile worlds
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places you'll recognize from famous songs
>BUSINESS: Walmart shares tank on dismal forecast as retail giant warns of slowing sales
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs ignite a metals melt-up
-How Gen Z can get on the right financial track
>HOMES: Worcester is one of the hottest real estate markets in 2025. See how it ranks
>HEALTH: Study: 3 conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink
-How "lemonading" can help you better cope with stress
>FOOD: Dunkin' to end non-dairy upcharges after guest feedback
>TV/STREAMING: George Stephanopoulos is "miserable" at "GMA"
>MOVIES: Who won the best actor Oscar last year? See list of recent winners
>CELEBRITY: Laraine Newman says Barbra Streisand confronted her over "SNL" skit
>ANIMALS: Ducks ask woman to help their friend who isn't moving (1:38)
>HISTORY: Worcester's Bull Mansion has historical ties to a doctor, not an animal
>GOOD NEWS: Man's liver transplant denial reversed after story goes viral
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, monkey uses human-like hand signals to direct traffic (:43)
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