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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
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:23). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Suspect’s criminal history includes machete attack, fights
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Related: Suspect who allegedly killed Shrewsbury father is held without bail (2:32)
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-Webster woman in court after allegedly causing bomb scare at convenience store (:32). Article
-Worcester motorcyclist killed in crash with tractor-trailer remembered
-Goodbye trash, and pounds: City D.P.W. crews make clean sweep of streets
-Spotted lanternfly detected in 13 Worcester County cities and towns: How to stop the spread
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's WCCA-TV Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: New Worcester Mediterranean restaurant announces official opening date
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged with killing his toddler son in Ohio ordered held without bail
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Traffic delays after tractor-trailer gets stuck under bridge in Worcester
-State Police recruit from Worcester died from blunt force injuries, family attorney says (2:21). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden recreation fields formally opened
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-September Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): It’s the Spencer Fair!
-It's the first year at the new David Prouty High. Here's what it looks like
-Dudley man arrested after shoving officer during intoxicated dispute at home
-Man charged after crashing into pole and tearing through yards in West Boylston
-Sample ballot for September 8th Paxton vote
-Leominster residents urge council to reverse Orchard Hill zoning to block apartment project
-D.J. or band needed for Rutland Sock Hop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-"Whirlwind": Worcester fans raise money for movie about cycling legend Major Taylor
-King Richard's Faire opens new location in Carver for 44th season
-Design a bookmark for this Worcester Public Library contest
>OPINION: Stacey Kenneally: Finding our way — Wins with my sensory child
-First Person: In matters of faith, Joe Fusco Jr. looks for "returns"
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 478 (28:59): Movie Reviewers
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse who worked at UMass Memorial for 33 years
>SPORTS: Patriots release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers in surprise move
-Patriots unveil new alternate uniform for Week 13 game vs. Jets
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 4-2
-Red Sox release Walker Buehler to end $21 million debacle
-WooSox lose to Durham, 5-3
-Worcester Academy basketball legend joins athlete advisory board for Boston Legacy FC
>NATIONAL: Middle schoolers shielded younger students using buddy system during school shooting
-Radio Worcester (13:19): McGovern warns of capital militarization, vows to reintroduce Epstein files amendment
>TRAGIC: Bullfighter gored to death in shocking arena attack in Portugal (2:01)
>NEW ENGLAND: State Police enforcing Move Over law over Labor Day weekend
-I.C.E. has arrested more noncriminals than criminals in Mass. this year: See stats
>COLLEGES: Assumption welcomes its newest Hounds
-WPI biomedical engineering professor receives $630,000 grant for fibrosis study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the world's biggest natural arches
>BUSINESS: New inflation data factors into the Fed's interest rates decision
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-Can a resolution be reached at Market Basket next week? (17:15)
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Labor Day sale | Save up to 80%
>HEALTH: CVS restricts COVID shots in 3 states, including Mass.
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>FOOD: Kellogg's becomes first company to sign binding agreement removing toxic dyes from cereals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES:New movies on streaming: "Together," and more
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis' wife reveals his "scary" symptoms pre-dementia diagnosis
-Idris Elba admits he's never watched "The Wire"
>ANIMALS: Dumped neglected dog learns to be a puppy again (1:49)
>HISTORY: What is gerrymandering? You can trace its history back to Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Needham girl's book about cancer journey features police pup who escorted her home
-Meanwhile, Bermuda Triangle mystery solved? This scientist’s theory is making big waves (4:53)
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