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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: Wind alert, will feel like 32 degrees today Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-25-year-old Worcester woman, Greenfield family among 5 killed in Virginia highway bus crash (2:36). Article
-Anna Maria's abrupt closure was a "knife in the heart" for faculty
-World Cup watch parties set for Worcester Common
-Ghanaian restaurant in Worcester ready to give World Cup fans taste of home country (2:07)
-Worcester jury finds driver guilty in 2022 death of man in wheelchair
-Teenage pedestrian recovering after Worcester crash
-Worcester road safety project targets dangerous I-290 off-ramp crossing
-Despite recent stabbings on the Common, Downtown Worcester events to continue
-Related: Woman ID’d as suspect in April Worcester Common stabbing
-Related: Radio Worcester (15:34): City Councilor Kate Toomey says city must act
-Longtime historian and educator at Old Sturbridge Village ID'd as crash victim
-Corner Dive bar set to open in late June in Worcester
-Worcester D.A. payroll database: What each employee made in 2025
-Mass. Democrats begin convention in Worcester
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye set to host celebrity softball game at Polar Park
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Segregation lawsuit, school budget questions, Holy Cross heads to Texas
>DINING OUT: Popular eatery's second location officially opens in Westborough
-Shrewsbury Hooters announces it will close
-ICYMI: Investigation underway after human remains found in Worcester
-Worcester Teacher of the Year inspires students while battling A.L.S. (2:12). Article
-Black bear spotted roaming around Worcester neighborhoods near Doherty and Clark (2:50). Article
-Teen struck, seriously injured by pickup truck at Kelley Square
-W.P.D. looking for witnesses to big April brawl on Water Street (with video)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 p.m. Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual town meeting 7 p.m. June 8th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Brimfield's townwide tag sale takes on the flea market town
-TODAY! Northborough Colonial Faire to bring revolutionary era to life
-A grieving mother uses pickleball to help others
-Significant portion of Route 140 in Shrewsbury to be repaved this summer
-Grafton School Committee gives superintendent high marks in annual evaluation
-Southbridge candidates split on Town Council term limits
-Westborough self-storage property sells for $12.35 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Largest brewery in Central Mass. surpasses 100,000 barrels for first time
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Black Veil, Basement Sessions, Johnny Blue Horn and more
-Indian Ranch ready for sizzling summer concerts and 80th birthday
>OPINION: Mary C. DeSouza: Preparing for sleepaway camp at Camp Waziyatah
-Radio Worcester (23:53): Girls Inc. board member Evelyn Toney on how the organization changed her life
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:47): Is Worcester safe? Crime perception and city challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to co-founder of HOPE Coalition in Worcester
>SPORTS: Why Mike Onwenu’s revised contract with Patriots is notable news
-Bruins trade targets: 7 players who would be good fits in Boston
-Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 4-3
-Red Sox star Roman Anthony hits another setback in injury rehab
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 7-3
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Holy Cross baseball downed by No. 6 Texas in day 1 of Austin Regional
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 6-5
>NATIONAL: Husband killed, wife injured after home explodes in attempted murder-suicide
-Former C.I.A. official arrested after feds find $40 million worth of gold bars stashed at his home: report
-Tragic: Bride-to-be, 27, mowed down by hit-and-run driver at bus stop
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. issues I.C.E. guidance for schools, hospitals, churches (1:31)
-Mass. D.O.T. suspends 8 employees, 4 supervisors amid overtime fraud investigation
>COLLEGES: WPI appoints 2 to Board of Trustees
-Assumption Alumni Award recipients announced
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Couple sells home to travel Route 66 and beyond
-The least polluted cities in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Here’s where Americans are spending their higher tax refunds: survey
-Need to save? How to negotiate your credit card interest rates (2:08)
>HOMES: Worcester County home prices on the rise this spring
>HEALTH: A.I. is spotting Alzheimer’s earlier than ever (3:26)
-Pediatrician shares tips for identifying, treating bug bites (2:06)
>FOOD: Cooking with Tiffany: Chicken Francese
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: Mel Gibson's "Resurrection of the Christ" unveils first look at Jesus
>CELEBRITY: Madonna says J.F.K. Jr. was the best sex of her life — with a caveat
-Neal McDonough says Hollywood labeled him a "religious nut," cost him his career and home
>ANIMALS: Dog knows exactly when they’re almost at grandma’s (1:24)
>GOOD NEWS: Dennis officers have full-circle moment 25 years in making (2:00)
-Meanwhile, 1-armed woman proves cop wrong during texting and driving stop (:44)
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