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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:45: State will move back to Phase 3 Step 1 amid surge (2:59)
+6:45: Gov. Baker's rollback already in effect in Worcester
+6:45: Radio Worcester (11:46): School Committee member Laura Clancey talks remote & hybrid learning
+6:45: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (30:54): Howard Steen, perspectives and insights from Germany and Europe on the pandemic
+6:45: Superintendent: Sutton has 'one of largest outbreaks' in Central Mass. per capita
+6:45: Research shows surge may peak on inauguration day
+1:00: Radio Worcester (13:44): City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID-19, Pandemic Restrictions, tax rate and fallen firefighter Jon Davies
+1:00: 'I’m it': As virus spreads, Kansas hospital runs out of staff
-Most Worcester students to transition to hybrid learning on March 8, under superintendent's new proposal
-New eviction cases on the rise after moratorium expires
-Radio Worcester (10:46): Worcester's Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh gives the early December update
-MCAS testing postponed, extended as cases rise
-WPI Health Team hires additional contact tracing staff member; trains EMS students to assist
-Free testing in Worcester this week
-ICYMI: The Boynton closes for 2 days because of positive test
-‘They took off like a rocket’: Thanksgiving spike in cases straining hospitals, Gov. Charlie Baker says
-Mass. officials announce 2,463 new cases, 30 deaths, 5.7 percent positivity rate
-Hospitals in Mass. will reduce number of elective procedures, officials say
-U.S. hospitalizations hit another record high
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Tragic: California woman diagnosed while pregnant dies before getting to hold her newborn son
-‘Turning point’: U.K. giving 1st doses of vaccine
-Dr. Fauci says the full brunt of Thanksgiving on U.S. data isn’t here yet
-‘Fauci effect’ leading to huge jump in medical school applications
In The News
-Latest weather: Dry and cold tonight
+6:45: On 9th anniversary of fatal fire, Worcester remembers Firefighter Jon Davies Sr.
+6:45: Holy Cross offering fans chance to 'sit' with Dr. Fauci, Bob Cousy at basketball, hockey games
+1:00: Meryl Streep filmed inside DCU Center in Worcester
+1:00: Pickup truck barrels through building in Sturbridge
+1:00: The Fix among ‘Elite 8’ of Best Burger in Mass. Competition
+1:00: Holiday Gift Card Mega Deal is back at Peppercorn's
+1:00: WPI names new dean of Robert A. Foisie School of Business
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 8
+1:00: Janice Harvey: Cynicism is in the air this holiday season
-10-car accident closes Route 146 in Millbury
-Another new large warehouse coming to Worcester
-Worcester restaurant extends takeout, curbside pickup beyond operating hours
-Worcester man arrested on armed assault to murder charge held for dangerousness hearing
-Worcester among 'Least Sinful’ cities in America
-Murder case over firefighter Chris Roy’s death progressing toward trial
-A look at the STEM School Bus for underprivileged youth in Worcester (2:23)
-Worcesteria: Worcester City Council races already stirring
-Worcester Board of Health Board chair will step down after rocky months
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily' Breaking' (30:25): John Wackman and Gabrielle Griffis, Right to Repair Movement
-ICYMI: Good news about the Worcester restaurant scene is Center Stage
-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):
-Explore these creatives way you can increase sales this holiday season
-Exit renumbering on Mass Pike expected to start next week
-Alex Peterson of Holy Cross men's hockey named Crusader of the Week
-Cars: The entire team at Bertera Nissan wishes you and your family a great holiday season (1:58)
-Homes: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
-Shopping: Most popular holiday toys on Amazon
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Canadian man drives stranded American family 1,000 miles to Alaska
-Meanwhile, is Israel, former space security chief says aliens exist, humanity not ready
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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