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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:15: City of Worcester to live stream annual tree lighting
+7:15: UMass Memorial Health Care needs caregivers at DCU Center field hospital
+7:15: Infectious disease specialist shares his thoughts on Thanksgiving guidelines (3:41)
+7:15: Mouthwash can kill COVID-19 in 30 seconds: study
+7:15: A 'huge wave of evictions' is possible in January
-Lincoln Plaza owner suing anchor tenant over missed rent payments
-Popular Worcester restaurant closes temporarily for a second time
-Northborough restaurant closes, cites COVID-19 mandates
-Patient who said he's COVID-positive charged with threatening to spit on hospital caregivers at UMass Memorial
-Clark University sending students home after jump in cases (1:30)
-Worcester Bravehearts sending fitness inspiration to Worcester children
-Worcester Public Schools providing free flu shots to students at clinics on Nov. 20 and Nov. 24
-Worcester Family and Probate Court will be closed until Wednesday
-WCCA-TV Daily Breaking/Soapbox (23:20): Dr. Joseph Sabato Jr., Emergency Physician, UMass Memorial
-Saint Vincent Hospital's Chief of Medicine warns risks of Thanksgiving travel for students
-Worcester Together COVID fund will support proposals fighting inequities
-Free testing Tuesday and Thursday in Worcester
-A case study for in-person learning in Massachusetts
-Mass. health officials report 1,967 new cases, 12 deaths, 3.7% positivity rate
-Moderna vaccine found 94.5% effective, company says
-What does vaccine effectiveness mean?
-Stop & Shop to administer vaccine to customers at no cost (:19)
-Over 1 million U.S. children have been diagnosed with COVID-19, pediatricians say
-Don’t rely on a negative test to see family for Thanksgiving
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
In The News
+7:15: Bank branches are pulling out of Stop & Shop
+Noon: Worcester man held after police find woman with knife lodged in face
+Noon: The average holiday budget for Worcester residents is $861
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 17
+Noon: Earn 50% back in rewards at Peppercorn's on Tuesday and Wednesday
-Another shooting incident in Worcester
-ICYMI: Shots fired on Wall Street in Worcester hit two cars
-Worcester man held as dangerous after a Nov. 11 triple shooting that police suspect was gang-related
-High bail for Worcester man accused of driving stolen car, trafficking cocaine
-OSHA investigating Table Talk Pies over workplace safety
-Leaf collection continues in South Worcester, West Side
-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): Police warn of car break-ins in Millbury and Sutton
-Worcester Women's Leadership Conference goes virtual
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the best car for winter driving (8:06)
-Shopping: Walmart unveils list of Black Friday deals, as does Amazon
-TV/Streaming: Hulu announces $10 price hike for live TV bundle
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Zoom lifting 40-minute limit on video calls for Thanksgiving
-Food: This Week in Worcester's 'Hearth of the Commonwealth' recipe guide
-Meanwhile, in 2020, women named Karen can't even get dates now
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Motorcyclist killed in Sutton crash
+6:00: Route 20 in Worcester reopens after flooding
-Earlier: Flooding at Route 20 trouble spot forces a.m. detour
+Noon: Car bursts into flames after single-vehicle crash near Shrewsbury Price Chopper
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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