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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
The Christmas Tree on Worcester Common was set up on Saturday (shared photo)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-2 Asian restaurants in Worcester close temporarily after staff member tests positive
-Worcester Public Schools not seeing big increase in vaccine exemptions to flu shot mandate
-ICYMI: Here's how DCU Center is being turned back into a field hospital (1:35)
-Saint John's to go full remote learning for one week after Thanksgiving break
-Risky behaviors on the rise in Mass. since 1st wave, survey finds
-Surge taking toll on healthcare workers
-Visitation suspended at Mass. prisons for 2 weeks (:26)
-Massachusetts reports 2,841 new cases, 27 additional deaths (:25)
-Some Mass. families get early start on buying trees, decorations
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-50 million expected to travel for Thanksgiving, AAA estimates (1:33)
-This tool estimates the chance someone at a Thanksgiving gathering, other event has COVID-19
In The News
+10:30: Police remove mortar round from Westborough residence
-Morning fire Saturday in Holden destroys car and garage
-Here are 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Brunch and live music now on Saturdays and Sundays at Peppercorn's Grille and Tavern
-Saint Spyridon hosts Greek Pastry Fair this weekend in Worcester
-'Taste of the Food Hub' puts spotlight on Worcester's food scene
-Midtown Mall owner has plans for market, rooftop lounge and arcade
-ICYMI: Worcester honors fallen firefighter Lt. Jason Menard (2:11)
-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): Millbury Police and Fire departments​ face-off to help local food pantries
-Shrewsbury Patrolman needs extra help for recovery after brain surgery
-2 women wanted for questioning in Sturbridge shoplifting
-Woman frees herself after being grabbed by driver in Gardner, police say
-Connecticut woman arrested in alleged shooting of two kids
-Recall issued for popular macaroni and cheese product
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the best car for winter driving (8:06)
-Shopping: 15 dashboard and backup cameras on sale early for Black Friday
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-Homes: Video tour of 3-family home for sale in Worcester (1:09)
-Tribute to former Worcester Public School teacher, administrator of 35 years who recently passed away
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Holden police help woman who called the wrong town by mistake
-Meanwhile, in New York, 'Buddy the Rat' takes mask requirement to new heights
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester soccer fans unite for World Cup festivities
-This is why Worcester may hear gunshots, car crashes in Polar Park today
-U.S. trustee alleges Chip Norton concealed millions, made false filings
-Worcester's board of health is leaning toward loosening tobacco rules — and the people who fought for them are furious
-14 weeks with cadets at the Worcester firefighter training academy
-Riders can take the commuter rail for free on Fridays all summer
-Lancaster hiker dies after medical emergency in park
-Bear sightings in Central Massachusetts
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Multiple Central Mass. spots among 7 mom-and-pop Mass. restaurants that locals can't stop raving about
-Old Mill Restaurant turns dinner into a storybook stop
-ICYMI: Worcester property owner to pay for water pollution claims
-Developer pitching Hampton Inn for Washington Square in Worcester
-Photo on victim's phone helped lead Shrewsbury police to murder suspect
-Homeowners renew push for state help over crumbling foundations (2:14)
-Anna Maria faculty went to Mass. attorney general with memo outlining financial red flags — here's what they found
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Tribute to beloved Holden funeral director
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Senior Center to be closed on Thursday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury road repair update for June
-Leominster man arrested for strangling girlfriend, threatening her with knives
-Parents outraged after daughter with seizures rode on Grafton school van without nurse (3:10). Article
-Dudley kids bike event returns for sixth year June 25th
-Gov. Healey to North Central chamber: Route 2 needs to be faster
-Bulldog rescued from Webster home needs corrective surgery
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: From dance to documentary film, 5 Worcester artists earn summer residencies at Holy Cross
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1379 (30:00): Cassandra Coleman, Blackpink and more
>OPINION: Mary C. DeSouza: My favorite outdoor-centered summer day camps in Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 165 (29:44): Julia Karpicz
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was "a born teacher"
>SPORTS: 4 free agent edge rushers Patriots should consider signing
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.45 G.P.A. during Spring semester
-Red Sox lose to Rangers, 6-4
-Meet the Bravehearts Monday at Torito Mexican Restaurant
-Bravehearts fall to Lowell, 12-9
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: 12 dead after plane taking people skydiving crashes in Missouri (:54). Article
-A key surveillance tool, Section 702, just expired. What's next?
-Tragic: Bungee jumper plummets to her death as she's thrown off bridge with no secured cord
>NEW ENGLAND: Sisters die after fire at home in Bellingham
-Karen Read says "rot" in Mass. policing "all the way to the top" (2:21)
-Teen arrested in South Boston lemonade stand armed robbery, police say
>COLLEGES: A look back at WPI Commencement (:41)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why wine hits you harder on a plane
-The busiest days of the year at T.S.A. checkpoints
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Famed Napa Valley vineyards face doomsday reckoning as mammoth winemaker announces shocking move
-Job seeker uses uncomfortable tactic to get $12,000 higher offer
>HOMES: How to troubleshoot poor indoor air quality in your home
>HEALTH: What is bemotrizinol? Korean sunscreen ingredient gets F.D.A. approval
>FOOD: Baby formula recalled after infant botulism cases reported
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix reveals slate of new shows and are grilled about Harry and Meghan, Stephen Colbert
>MOVIES: Trailer for sequel to "The Social Network" (2:30)
>CELEBRITY: At 86, Al Pacino reflects (1:00)
-David Faustino gives update on Christina Applegate's "very hard" M.S. battle
>ANIMALS: Pup fighting for life in streets finds love in a foster home (2:00)
>HISTORY: The famed Chicken Box nightclub on Nantucket started as a fried chicken restaurant
>GOOD NEWS: Patriots owner Robert Kraft donates new wheelchair van (9:11)
-Meanwhile, in California, shock twist after Amazon delivery driver caught taking family cat off their doorstep
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