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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: CDC releases lengthy list of Thanksgiving guidelines as cases surge
+6:30: NHL considering reduced schedule, hub cities for 2020-21
+11:30: Will college students bring COVID-19 home for Thanksgiving?
-School family survey highlights stresses of pandemic, remote learning on parents in Worcester
-No visitors in UMass Memorial University Campus ER because of rising number of patients (:18)
-Leicester cancels Veterans Day ceremony because of COVID concerns
-Grafton schools stay hybrid, quarantines cause teacher shortages
-Fitchburg schools delay hybrid learning until January
-Mass. preparing to set up field hospitals for potential surge (2:20)
-How do each of the leading vaccines differ?
-56% plan to travel for Thanksgiving despite pandemic, survey says
-ICYMI: Worcester woman shares experience on Pfizer vaccine trial
-Massachusetts reports 2,047 new cases, 21 additional deaths (:23)
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Cases could double to 20 million by Christmas, NBC News data shows
In The News
-Latest weather: All-time record of 68 in Worcester on Wednesday
+6:30: Veterans Day in Worcester (30 photos)
+11:30: Owner of glass tower confident in Worcester, says building near 50% capacity despite pandemic
+11:30: Millbury police arrest 3 New York women near Shoppes at Blackstone Valley with thousands in stolen high-end merchandise
+11:30: The Tie That Binds (Space, Time, and Reality): A Veterans Day reminiscence
+11:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 11
-This morning: Mass Pike wrong-way driver critically hurt after crashing into ambulance (1:24)
-Overnight: One dead in raging Douglas house fire (:33)
-Worcester hospital worker from West Boylston charged with rape of patient at St. Vincent Hospital
-Holden Level 3 sex offender who served time for child rape facing new charges
-See the events to commemorate Veterans Day in Worcester
-Woman says flags removed from veterans' graves at Hope Cemetery in Worcester
-Celtics and Holy Cross legend Tom Heinsohn dies at 86
-Holy Cross mourns the loss, celebrates life of Tom Heinsohn
-50% Rewards Back Tuesday & Wednesdays in November at Peppercorn's. Find out how
-Radio Worcester (11:56): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID-19, transportation cuts, new DPW commissioner
-Voices of UMass Med podcast (20:19): Kristin Mattocks on improvements in delivery of health care for veterans
-Worcester Public Schools Grab & Go Meals closed Wednesday because of the holiday
-Reminder: Trash and recycling delayed a day in Worcester because of holiday. No delay in Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Worcester man in critical condition after off-road motorcycle at high speed crashes into car
-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): New owner for Shrewsbury café
-Millbury Parents Club elects first male president
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Shopping: Ulta to open beauty shops at 100 Target stores in 2021
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran doesn't slow down, even on 100th birthday
-Meanwhile, at Yellowstone National Park, 3 men banned after trying to cook chicken in geyser
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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