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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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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