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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 (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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