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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Worcester sees biggest one-day rise in cases since May
+7:00: Anna Maria's conference cancels entire winter sports season
+7:00: Mass. reports 1,761 new cases, 23 additional deaths (:15)
+7:00: New Massachusetts restrictions start Friday
+7:00: Will Thanksgiving be a superspreading event? Look to Canada for answers
-Within 24 hours, 3 Worcester restaurants close temporarily
-Worcester medical director Dr. Michael Hirsh says new restrictions are justified; hospital beds filling
-ICYMI: Dr. Hirsh says to 'downsize expectations' for family gatherings over the holidays
-'[W]ear these things religiously for 30 days, we could kill the virus,'' Gov. Charlie Baker says
-Massachusetts reports 1,629 new cases, 27 additional deaths
-The U.S. reported its second highest number of new cases on Election Day
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Family buys RV, travels country amid pandemic
-Lung damage found in dead may shed light on 'long COVID': study
-‘Divorce filings have skyrocketed’: Lawyer on impact on marriages
Election 2020 (Latest Election News)
+7:00: Holy Cross Post-Election Day Political Science Faculty Roundtable (59:30)
-The hardest working man in Worcester on Election Day
-Early voters fuel highest election turnout in Worcester in 44 years
-'Defend Democracy' rally held in downtown Worcester to protect vote count
-Worcester presidential election: How the parties fared compared to 2016
-Red tide recedes a bit in Worcester County
-Joe Biden won these two Central Mass. towns by just one vote
-Why is it taking so long to count votes in the remaining states?
-Holy Cross political science professor says 'shy voters' contributing to distorted polls
-How to talk politics with angry loved ones who disagree with you
In The News
-Latest weather: Amazing stretch of November weather ahead
+7:00: Pedestrian crash on Main St. in Spencer
+7:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 5
+7:00: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
+7:00: You can now stream Fat Foot Films' 'Stray' on multiple devices
+7:00: Auburn mobile home park sells for $2.5 million
+7:00: 751,000 seek U.S. jobless benefits as virus hobbles economy
-Worcester schools see enrollment decline; District could lose $10 million in state aid
-Worcester director shoots Christmas movie on Cape Cod
-Plantation St. bridge in Worcester will be one-way for 12 weeks
-Weekslong investigation yields drugs, firearms, arrest of 10 from Worcester area
-Man deported from U.S. 4 times is arrested in Worcester
-Mass. State Police catch suspects in stolen car in Worcester, gun & drugs found
-Worcester nursing home sold for $3 million
-'I Am Worcester' photoshoot captures diversity of city
-Webster House cookbook for sale to benefit Worcester food bank
-ICYMI: Do you know this man? Worcester police seek to ID suspect in carjacking, armed robbery
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Serious crash leaves one trapped in South Grafton
-Security camera catches bad wreck in Leicester in Sept. (1:40)
-Charlton voters say no to $25 million public safety building
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-TV/Streaming: Hamilton and Borat 2 top list of most-watched films released on streaming this year
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-Shopping: Walmart’s best early Black Friday deals to shop right now
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Missouri man saved after collapsing at voting poll
-Meanwhile, in India, 'Kung Fu' camel kicks road hog biker to the curb in viral video
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man fleeing police in Worcester crashes into State Police cruiser, Worcester police say (1:07). Article
+6:00: Worcester biopharmaceutical firm to lay off 81% of staff
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:38): Breakdown Lane
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Dune: Part Two," "Immaculate," and more
+Noon: Mark Cecil's epic fable "Bunyan and Henry" leads back to Worcester
+Noon: "Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-51-year-old amputee playing baseball at Quinsigamond Community College after accident ended trucking career (2:21). Article
-Worcester’s city employee salary database for 2023: see the city’s top earners and more
-Worcester public housing community receives high inspection score, despite complaints
-GoFundMe created to benefit family of Worcester shooting victim Bob Nuah
-Worcester judge orders fourth triple shooting suspect held without bail
-Charged in Worcester girl's death, Christopher Remillard awaits trial
-W.R.T.A. board votes to extend fare-free buses through 2025
-W.B.J. hires New School graduate as reporter covering health care, D.E.I.
-Danish educators learn classroom A.I. from Worcester teachers
-Worcester Tech senior Stephen highlighted as a Worcester Star Student
-Radio Worcester (15:55): Eric Batista discusses Worcester gun violence & city plans
-Faces of Worcester: Sean Harris, Director of Community Engagement, Quinsigamond Community College
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Restaurant Locations (5:02)
-ICYMI: Rutland teen killed in crash during motocross race in Southwick
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Chandler Magnet Elementary School in Worcester (:46)
-New Worcester Police Department gun unit recovers first illegal firearm
-Cordella's Coffee opens in Worcester on bustling block
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Scout project refurbishes church lounge
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Spring composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston plans override, amount T.B.D.
-Sutton solar project remains under enforcement order
-Clinton P.T.A. now "award winning"
-Rutland hydrant flushing begins April 22nd
-Q.C.C. Early College Program coming to Southbridge High School
-9 Grafton B.V.T. students earn medals at District V competition
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Taylor Swift unveils surprise double album "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" -- and fans go wild
-Five things to do: Motorheads, mind readers, moments of music
-Richard Thomas in "To Kill a Mockingbird" in Worcester
-Street style served up fresh at fashion show
-Northampton cosmic metal act Black Pyramid set to invade Central Mass.
-Worcester State prof and poet Heather Treseler wins prize for "enthralling" poems
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 421 (27:14): Dr. Lynda Young
-Unity Radio (55:04): Standups and Standouts
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (51:27): Public restrooms, youth justice reform, Rep. McGovern on Gaza
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local 17-year-old killed in crash
>SPORTS: Former Worcester Academy star T.J. Power of Shrewsbury leaving Duke, enters transfer portal
-Boston police warn Bruins, Celtics fans about counterfeit playoff tickets
-Eliot Wolf, Patriots "open for business" entering NFL Draft
-NFL Draft Preview featuring Holy Cross stars Jalen Coker and C.J. Hanson (33:06)
-Holy Cross Athletics announces return of Coaches Road Show
-Clark's Isaiah Taylor to host free youth basketball clinic Saturday on campus
-Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 5-4
-WooSox postponed, doubleheader Saturday
-Remembering Larry Lucchino, eulogy by Dr. Charles Steinberg
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-About 55,000 Prius, Prius HEV compact cars recalled
>NATIONAL: 6 arrested, 3 on run in what police call biggest gold theft in Canada’s history
-Shocking video captures scam victim pointing gun at innocent Uber driver before allegedly killing her
-Tragic: Video shows cop shooting 15-year-old with toy gun
>NEW ENGLAND: James Parker granted parole in 2001 Zantop murders
-11-year-old Maine boy killed after crashing friend's A.T.V.
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria’s play raises money for local charity
-Student entrepreneurs make a splash at WooTank
-Winners of Nichols' annual Elevator Speech Competition announced
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 8 most underrated places in Switzerland
>BUSINESS: Retail sales rose in March for the second straight month
-LPL Research: Revisiting energy
-W.B.J.'s 5 Things I know about ... Still overlooked money basics
>SHOPPING: Yoto mini recall affects 250,000 speakers for kids due to fire risk
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, April 7th to 13th
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on new warning about measles (2:36)
-Cardiac arrest and COVID vaccines aren't linked in young, C.D.C. says
>FOOD: Central Mass. Mom's Best Ice Cream Shops in Central Mass.
>TV/STREAMING: CNN axes Charles Barkley and Gayle King's weekly show "King Charles"
>MOVIES: A fifth "Matrix" movie is in the works
>CELEBRITY: Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
>ANIMALS: Puppy thrown in trash is unrecognizable now (3:01)
>HISTORY: George Frisbie Hoar Monument
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple a perfect match in marriage and in their kidneys
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, woman goes ballistic while being arrested on Spirit plane
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