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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Radio Worcester (10:46): Worcester's Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh gives the early December update
+6:00: MCAS testing postponed, extended as cases rise
+6:00: WPI Health Team hires additional contact tracing staff member; trains EMS students to assist
+6:00: Mass. officials announce 2,463 new cases, 30 deaths, 5.7 percent positivity rate
+6:00: Hospitals in Mass. will reduce number of elective procedures, officials say
+6:00: U.S. hospitalizations hit another record high
-The Boynton closes for 2 days because of positive test
-Worcester’s DCU Center reopens as field hospital
-Inside look at field hospital in Worcester (4:56)
-Free testing in Worcester this week
-Q&A: Lessons from the first surge, with Heywood's infectious disease specialist
-ICYMI: WBJ's COVID Champions, honoring front-line workers
-Mass. health officials announce 4,747 new cases, 48 deaths
-Calls for increased restrictions growing in Mass.
-1 million new cases have been added to the U.S. total -- in only 5 days
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Teens may be experiencing more depression, anxiety due to isolation
-Johns Hopkins doctor rips FDA over slow vaccine review
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Maryland couple released from hospitals ahead of 73rd anniversary
In The News
-Latest weather: Chilly and sunny today
+6:00: Exit renumbering on Mass Pike expected to start next week
+6:00: Alex Peterson of Holy Cross men's hockey named Crusader of the Week
+Noon: A look at the STEM School Bus for underprivileged youth in Worcester (2:23)
+Noon: American Heritage Museum in Stow open on Pearl Harbor Day displaying last surviving airworthy fighter plane from attack
+Noon: Worcester among 'Least Sinful’ cities in America
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 7
+Noon: Worcester declared parking ban is lifted as of 10 a.m
-Good news about the Worcester restaurant scene is Center Stage
-Next year Main Street in Worcester will see new apartments, retail and public art
-Saturday's storm set all-time records in Worcester
-'Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' mocks song by Uxbridge therapist
-ICYMI: Worcester market celebrates 45th anniversary
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston, Boylston, Holden team up on small house fire
-Grafton will remain without a town moderator until May
-Santa on the firetruck in Millbury this year
-1 person displaced after 3-alarm fire in Southbridge
-Holy Cross men's hockey secures split with Sacred Heart
-Classical music and a Gilbert and Sullivan 'Christmas Carol' coming up in Worcester
-New England: Woman in wheelchair dies after being struck by plow truck in Lowell
-Cars: The entire team at Bertera Nissan wishes you and your family a great holiday season (1:58)
-Homes: Why it’s harder for younger generations to buy a home
-TV/Streaming: Discovery to launch subscription streaming service in January
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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