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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Patient who said he's COVID-positive charged with threatening to spit on hospital caregivers at UMass Memorial
+6:00: Worcester Bravehearts sending fitness inspiration to Worcester children
+6:00: What does vaccine effectiveness mean?
+6:00: Stop & Shop to administer vaccine to customers at no cost (:19)
+6:00: Over 1 million U.S. children have been diagnosed with COVID-19, pediatricians say
+6:00: Don’t rely on a negative test to see family for Thanksgiving
+Noon: All classes suspended at Clark University after 5 positive tests, moving to remote learning on Thursday
+Noon: Worcester Family and Probate Court will be closed until Wednesday
+Noon: A case study for in-person learning in Massachusetts
+Noon: Moderna vaccine found 94.5% effective, company says
+Noon: Michigan, Washington announce restrictions as cases surge
-Free testing Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in Worcester
-ICYMI: 2 Asian restaurants in Worcester close temporarily after staff member tests positive
-Massachusetts reports 2,076 new cases, 33 additional deaths
-Massachusetts COVID-19 Tracker: Cases, maps, numbers and more
-Mass. Cultural Council survey shows millions lost because of pandemic
-U.S. hits 11 million cases as restrictions increase, holiday worries mount
-Some hospitals are running out of health care workers. Here's what could happen next
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Physician predicts 'unprecedented surge' in U.S. cases after Thanksgiving
-At the office: How to advance your career when you're working at home
-Shopping: Walmart will start counting customers again as new cases reach record levels
-Tragic: 4-year-old Texas boy loses parents just 100 days apart
-COVID-19 may have been in Italy as early as September 2019
In The News
+6:00: Another shooting incident in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 16
-Shots fired on Wall Street in Worcester hit two cars
-Pickup truck slams into Super 8 motel in Sturbridge. Photos
-Worcester teacher brings award-winning screenplay 'Wonder Drug' to life
-City Council to consider Duffy Field negotiation task force
-ICYMI: Morning fire Saturday in Holden destroys car and garage
-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
-West Boylston Church hosts 'Stuff the Truck' event to help local food pantries
-Police remove mortar round from Westborough residence
-Patriots beat Ravens in wicked Foxborough storm
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the best car for winter driving (8:06)
-Homes: Check out 5 Worcester homes for sale
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Fitchburg treasure hunter finds, returns 1980 class ring to Auburn High grad
-Food: This map shows peoples’ favorite Thanksgiving side by state
-Meanwhile, in California, man breaks into pizzeria, makes pie before stealing delivery car
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:23). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Suspect’s criminal history includes machete attack, fights
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Related: Suspect who allegedly killed Shrewsbury father is held without bail (2:32)
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-Webster woman in court after allegedly causing bomb scare at convenience store (:32). Article
-Worcester motorcyclist killed in crash with tractor-trailer remembered
-Goodbye trash, and pounds: City D.P.W. crews make clean sweep of streets
-Spotted lanternfly detected in 13 Worcester County cities and towns: How to stop the spread
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's WCCA-TV Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: New Worcester Mediterranean restaurant announces official opening date
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged with killing his toddler son in Ohio ordered held without bail
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Traffic delays after tractor-trailer gets stuck under bridge in Worcester
-State Police recruit from Worcester died from blunt force injuries, family attorney says (2:21). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden recreation fields formally opened
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-September Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): It’s the Spencer Fair!
-It's the first year at the new David Prouty High. Here's what it looks like
-Dudley man arrested after shoving officer during intoxicated dispute at home
-Man charged after crashing into pole and tearing through yards in West Boylston
-Sample ballot for September 8th Paxton vote
-Leominster residents urge council to reverse Orchard Hill zoning to block apartment project
-D.J. or band needed for Rutland Sock Hop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-"Whirlwind": Worcester fans raise money for movie about cycling legend Major Taylor
-King Richard's Faire opens new location in Carver for 44th season
-Design a bookmark for this Worcester Public Library contest
>OPINION: Stacey Kenneally: Finding our way — Wins with my sensory child
-First Person: In matters of faith, Joe Fusco Jr. looks for "returns"
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 478 (28:59): Movie Reviewers
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse who worked at UMass Memorial for 33 years
>SPORTS: Patriots release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers in surprise move
-Patriots unveil new alternate uniform for Week 13 game vs. Jets
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 4-2
-Red Sox release Walker Buehler to end $21 million debacle
-WooSox lose to Durham, 5-3
-Worcester Academy basketball legend joins athlete advisory board for Boston Legacy FC
>NATIONAL: Middle schoolers shielded younger students using buddy system during school shooting
-Radio Worcester (13:19): McGovern warns of capital militarization, vows to reintroduce Epstein files amendment
>TRAGIC: Bullfighter gored to death in shocking arena attack in Portugal (2:01)
>NEW ENGLAND: State Police enforcing Move Over law over Labor Day weekend
-I.C.E. has arrested more noncriminals than criminals in Mass. this year: See stats
>COLLEGES: Assumption welcomes its newest Hounds
-WPI biomedical engineering professor receives $630,000 grant for fibrosis study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the world's biggest natural arches
>BUSINESS: New inflation data factors into the Fed's interest rates decision
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-Can a resolution be reached at Market Basket next week? (17:15)
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Labor Day sale | Save up to 80%
>HEALTH: CVS restricts COVID shots in 3 states, including Mass.
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>FOOD: Kellogg's becomes first company to sign binding agreement removing toxic dyes from cereals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES:New movies on streaming: "Together," and more
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis' wife reveals his "scary" symptoms pre-dementia diagnosis
-Idris Elba admits he's never watched "The Wire"
>ANIMALS: Dumped neglected dog learns to be a puppy again (1:49)
>HISTORY: What is gerrymandering? You can trace its history back to Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Needham girl's book about cancer journey features police pup who escorted her home
-Meanwhile, Bermuda Triangle mystery solved? This scientist’s theory is making big waves (4:53)
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