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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Radio Worcester (12:46): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about COVID-19 and Thanksgiving
+7:00: Starbucks on East Central Street in Worcester closed after employee tests for COVID-19
+7:00: Mass. health officials report 1,785 new cases, 18 deaths, 3.4% daily positivity rate
+9:45: More than 200 complaints lodged against Worcester businesses, 11 fines for violating protocols over the summer
+9:45: Infectious disease expert 'genuinely worried' about what's next after holidays (1:44)
-Worcester will host 2 free testing clinics Thanksgiving week
-Popular local bakery facing 30% drop in pie orders this Thanksgiving
-Central Mass. small businesses get creative and work together for holiday season
-WATCH: Clark University student invents PPE protection bag
-WPI team working to make private and secure contact tracing app
-ICYMI: With Thanksgiving coming, cases expected to continue to rise, UMass Memorial Health Care CEO says
-Massachusetts reports 2,721 new cases, 24 additional deaths (:26)
-Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine shows 70% effectiveness
-Nearly a quarter of U.S. cases were reported in November as hospitalizations hit new highs
-Rising cases, Thanksgiving leading to long lines at testing sites in Mass.
-Inequality ‘baked into’ virus testing access as cases surge
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Many Americans flying for holiday despite CDC pleas
-Help is on the way with vaccine: Q&A with Dr. Anthony Fauci
-Shopping: How will COVID impact Black Friday? Stores ‘significantly scaling back,’ expert says
In The News
+7:00: Worcester woman arrested for robbery at knifepoint
+7:00: Worcester man arrested for Belmont St. break-in
+7:00: Higher taxes seem certain for all in Worcester; residents will pay the price for hot housing market
+9:45: Second man arrested in connection with shooting death at Park Ave. Wendy's
+9:45: Documentarist preparing to premier pilot of new web series
+9:45: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 23
-Worcester City Councilor leads food drive that will feed up to 150 families
-Worcester restaurant giving free Thanksgiving meals to go
-Fitchburg State football player shot, killed in Oklahoma
-2 cars involved in rollover wreck in Leicester
-Leaf collection continues today in Worcester. Here's where
-Worcester parking lot now fully automated
-City of Worcester hiring snow removal contractors ahead of winter
-Worcester Community Action Council offering heating assistance
-Step taken to make Worcester city government more inclusive
-Rick Miller resigns after 16 years of service to Park Spirit
-ICYMI: 18-year-old arrested for murder in shooting at Park Ave. Wendy’s in Worcester
-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): Shrewsbury Police Chief thanks residents for voting for new public safety building
-ICYMI: Rutland K9 helps local police find missing elderly man stuck in Paxton swamp
-Millbury Police vs. Fire food drive Nov. 14 'one of most successful'
-Seven people, pets displaced by early morning house fire in Uxbridge
-Massachusetts Pirates hold special birthday parade for young leukemia survivor
-Holy Cross men's hockey team wins, 5-2
-Earthquake reported in Massachusetts for second time in weeks
-National: 2 dead in stabbing at church in San Jose, California
-Here are 6 great Italian white wines you may want on your Thanksgiving table, available at Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the best car for winter driving (8:06)
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-Homes: Here are the 5 most recently listed properties available in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Maryland woman goes skydiving for the first time at 102
-Meanwhile, in Canada, officials warn of moose licking cars
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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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