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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 (: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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