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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
-Sentence cut in half in golf club assault of man holding baby
-City man facing motor vehicle homicide charge for Christmas Eve crash
-Services Monday and Tuesday for 3 who died in Jaques Ave. fire
-Worcester newlyweds need help starting over after escaping fatal Jaques Avenue fire
-Ricky Duran to release new single, 'Selfish Love,' on Friday
-District to continue to lease YMCA annex for crowded Chandler Elementary
-Local homeless programs receive $7 million federal boost
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (17:45): Fighting systemic racism and opening schools
-City Council delays discussion on police reform until next week, public comments overwhelmingly support recommendations
-1,600 city employees to receive cybersecurity training
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (28:33): Bill Fredericks, Board President, Net of Compassion
-SeltzerTime Podcast #107 (1:18:18): Shake the Rust Off & Make Moves
-Poetry Town: 'After the storm — Green Hill Park'
-ICYMI: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to reopen next month
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden Recreation accepting applications for summer jobs
-Grafton High cancels indoor track as ‘Fall II’ season gets underway
-Butler scores career-high 30 as Crusaders take down BU, 86-75
-New England: Mass. man arrested for trying to hire hitman to kill his wife
-Food: Avocados toast and grilled cheese highlight new spring items at Dunkin
-Spirits: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (21:44): Whiskey Bracket Challenge Play-In Tasting
-Homes: 3 Worcester open houses to check out
-Celebrity: Prosecutors drop drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen
-TV/Streaming: Paramount films to premiere on Paramount+ as soon as 35 days after theatrical release
-Movies: 15 iconic roles played by actors who weren’t the 1st choice
-Cars: February is the month of huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (5:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. town celebrates WWII veteran's 100th birthday (:27)
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., boy's 'brain-eating worm' is an embarrassing accident
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Council discusses Worcester vaccine equity
-Gov. Baker: State to roll out new ‘digital waiting room’ when 50,000 new vaccination appointments go live Thursday
-Approval of Johnson & Johnson vaccine could boost state supply by 80,000, doctor says (1:55)
-ICYMI: Mass. aims to take remote, hybrid learning 'off the table,' bring students back (3:02)
-Free testing this week in Worcester
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 1,788 new cases, 60 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 1.9 percent
-Dr. Fauci cautions against complacency as infections decrease
-Meanwhile, woman regrets very unfortunate tattoo she got pre-pandemic
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