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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:30: Veterans in Leicester opt to cancel Veterans Day ceremony
+7:30: Mass. preparing to set up field hospitals for potential surge (2:20)
+7:30: How do each of the leading vaccines differ?
+9:00: 56% plan to travel for Thanksgiving despite pandemic, survey says
-Pfizer says early data signals vaccine is effective
-Worcester woman shares experience on Pfizer vaccine trial
-Radio Worcester (6:41): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID-19 & reacts to breaking Pfizer vaccine news
-Worcester working to increase testing (1:29)
-Malls stare down pandemic, increased vacancies
-Restaurant revenue plunged 33% during six months of the pandemic
-Worcester City Councilor pitches pandemic pilot program
-Free testing in downtown Worcester Tuesday and Thursday
-Holy Cross releases plan to reopen campus for spring semester
-Massachusetts reports 1,184 new cases, 13 additional deaths
-U.S. hits 10 million confirmed cases
-No Patriots, Revs fans allowed at Gillette Stadium this season
-Doctor explains why you should avoid Thanksgiving, Christmas gatherings: ‘Not worth the risk’
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Doctors concerned about COVID-19's mental health effects
In The News
-Latest weather: Another beauty today
+7:30: Worcester hospital worker from West Boylston charged with rape of patient at St. Vincent Hospital
+7:30: See the events to commemorate Veterans Day in Worcester
+7:30: Holy Cross mourns the loss, celebrates life of Tom Heinsohn
+2:00: Celtics and Holy Cross legend Tom Heinsohn dies at 86
+1:30: Holden Level 3 sex offender who served time for child rape facing new charges
+1:30: Radio Worcester (11:56): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID-19, transportation cuts, new DPW commissioner
+1:30: Voices of UMass Med podcast (20:19): Kristin Mattocks on improvements in delivery of health care for veterans
+1:30: 50% Rewards Back Tuesday & Wednesdays in November at Peppercorn's. Find out how
+1:30: Worcester Public Schools Grab & Go Meals closed Wednesday because of the holiday
+9:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 10
+9:00: WPS virtual drop-in technology support 6-7 tonight
+9:00: Semper fi: Marine Corps celebrates 245th birthday
-Worcester man in critical condition after off-road motorcycle at high speed crashes into car
-Man hit by train in Northbridge after apparently sleeping on tracks
-Woman climbs out window to escape 2-alarm Gardner house fire
-MBTA changes would eliminate weekend service from Worcester
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of Nov. 9
-Worcester names Jay Fink new Commissioner of Public Works & Parks
-President of Worcester's NAACP describes future Biden-Harris administration as 'fantastic'
-Worcesteria: Biden announcement caught Worcesterites off-guard
-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): Grafton High replaces former Indian mascot with a Gator
-Aerial video of the construction progress of the new Beal Elementary School in Shrewsbury (4:08)
-Holy Cross basketball teams to play weekend series in league play
-Patriots rally to beat Jets on final play
-Tribute to hoops legend Kevin Mulready, Worcester North High grad
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-TV/Streaming: No, Netflix is not giving a year free
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-Homes: 5 new Worcester houses for sale
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester family cooks and serves Sunday dinners for homeless
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, woman accused of posing as FBI agent to get free Chick-fil-A
-Latest obituaries | | Yesterday's highlights | | Today's horoscope
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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