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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: 300th Worcester resident dies as weekly new case number climbs over 500
+7:00: CDC Thanksgiving recommendations: Eat outdoors, limit guests, don't sing (1:27)
+7:00: Online shopping surge could lead to holiday delivery delays
+11:00: 7 states, including Mass., suspend all interstate youth hockey competitions through end of 2020
+11:00: Worcester considering using part of DCU Center for federal court trials
-Three Worcester restaurants reopen after positive-test scares
-Worcester Public Schools students scheduled to come in for MCAS tests in January despite delaying in-person learning
-GBH's 'In it together' (26:36): Dr. Eric Dickson (UMass Memorial Healthcare), Katie Murphy (Mass. Nurses Association) on concerns with burnout and mental health among hospital staff
-'Substantial' growth in cases coming to Northeast, experts say
-Massachusetts reports 2,495 new cases, 37 additional deaths (:18)
-U.S. reports most single-day deaths since May, experts say pandemic is accelerating
-CDC releases lengthy list of Thanksgiving guidelines as cases surge
-Will college students bring COVID-19 home for Thanksgiving?
-NHL considering reduced schedule, hub cities for 2020-21
-ICYMI: School family survey highlights stresses of pandemic, remote learning on parents in Worcester
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Masks protect wearer and others: CDC
In The News
-Latest weather: All-time record of 68 in Worcester on Wednesday
-11:00: UPDATE: All 3 arrested by Worcester police. 3 people shot in downtown Worcester
+11:00: Bakery settles into Pleasant Street spot in Worcester
+11:00: -Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
+11:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 12
+11:00: Last Call with Julia Kilgore, Deputy Director of the Worcester Education Collaborative
-Millbury police arrest 3 New York women near Shoppes at Blackstone Valley with thousands in stolen high-end merchandise
-Owner of glass tower confident in Worcester, says building near 50% capacity despite pandemic
-Worcester unveils World War I memorial at Veterans Day ceremony. Watch ceremony (58:49)
-Veterans Day in Worcester (30 photos)
-3 Worcester brothers who died at war featured in new book (1:41)
-The Tie That Binds (Space, Time, and Reality): A Veterans Day reminiscence
-WBJ Podcast (29:13): Why the restaurant scene thrives in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (17:43): Nonprofits, COVID and Veterans Day
-Bill to give Ava Roy, daughter of fallen Worcester Firefighter Chris Roy, her father's pension is law
-Reminder: Trash and recycling delayed a day in Worcester because of holiday
-ICYMI: Worcester hospital worker from West Boylston charged with rape of patient at St. Vincent Hospital
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Corner market will become independently owned dollar-style store in Spencer
-Grafton High is saying goodbye to class rank in 2022
-Former Holy Cross coach named NBA head coach
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Shopping: Walmart’s early Black Friday TV & streaming deals
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Project New Hope continues dedicated work of helping veterans in need
-Meanwhile, in Texas, dog shoots his owner in the leg
-Latest obituaries | | Yesterday's highlights | | Today's horoscope
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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