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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:30: Gov. Baker: Updated metrics aimed at getting kids back in school (1:51)
+7:30: State education officials say in-person learning now 'expected' for most Massachusetts communities
+7:30: Massachusetts releases new guidance on high school winter sports
+11:30: Some grocery stores are limiting toilet paper and disinfecting wipe purchases again
-Worcester sees biggest one-day rise in cases since May, community spread on the rise
-Worcester’s top doc worried by increase in patients at its hospitals
-Worcester Public Schools pushes back hybrid start date to Jan. 25
-Another Worcester restaurant, a West Side favorite, hit by COVID-19
-Yesterday: Within 24 hours, 3 Worcester restaurants close temporarily
-He planned to open a new hair salon in Worcester in February, 'then all heck broke loose'
-Assumption University’s shelter in place to end Monday, in-person classes to resume
-Anna Maria's conference cancels entire winter sports season
-Restaurant owners ask Gov. Baker to change new rules (2:02)
-Mass. reports 1,761 new cases, 23 additional deaths (:15)
-New Massachusetts restrictions start today
-Mass. unemployment continues decline, slower than some states
-751,000 seek U.S. jobless benefits as virus hobbles economy
-U.S. breaks daily record of new infections, topping 118,000 cases
-Mass. doctor wouldn't be surprised to see 200,000 daily cases (4:33)
-Will Thanksgiving be a superspreading event? Look to Canada for answers
-Food: Small turkeys in high demand as families scale down Thanksgiving
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Family buys RV, travels country amid pandemic
Election 2020 (Latest Election News)
+7:30: Don't let election stress ruin your sleep. Here's what to do
-UPDATE: Biden takes lead in Georgia and Pennsylvania
-Holy Cross Post-Election Day Political Science Faculty Roundtable (59:30)
-Worcesteria: Three thoughts on post-election anxiety
-ICYMI: Joe Biden won these two Central Mass. towns by just one vote
In The News
-Latest weather: Record-breaking temps possible this weekend
+7:30: Police are warning of a scam in Worcester
+11:30: Shrewsbury crash leaves SUV on top of parked car
+11:30: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Clinton
+11:30: Red Sox rehire Alex Cora as manager
+11:00: Local producer aims to bring Grammy Award chapter to Worcester
+11:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 6
-Worcester bakery to expand to breakfast, lunch, dinner service along with coffee bar
-Three men trafficking cocaine arrested in Worcester after pursuit in stolen car
-Burned Worcester 3-decker was unregistered sober living facility
-Overdose incidents and deaths are down in Worcester
-Hotel Grace in Worcester Reopens
-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): West Boylston firefighter recruits graduate academy
-Cafe owner seeks to reopen former Main Street Deli/Market in Clinton
-Auburn mobile home park sells for $2.5 million
-Pedestrian crash on Main St. in Spencer
-ICYMI: Security camera catches bad wreck in Leicester in Sept. (1:40)
-National: Florida man thinks he hears an intruder, shoots pregnant wife
-Homes: Worcester saw rent increase from 2019, but still ranks among lowest in state
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-TV/Streaming: 'Family Ties' original cast the latest to reunite for benefit special
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-Health: FDA could move closer to approving first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): This Iowa 4-year-old held his own election, cookies vs. brownies
-Meanwhile, in California, kayakers end up in mouth of humpback whale
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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