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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
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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