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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
-Latest obituaries | | Yesterday's highlights | | Today's horoscope
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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