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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 (:38). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Family of missing Worcester man seeking public’s help with finding him
-Worcester police mourn tragic loss of animal control officer at age 41
-Report on St. Vincent Hospital validates nurses' concerns
-Turtleboy alleges malfeasance by prosecutors in witness intimidation trial
-Radio Worcester (12:44): Worcester Business Journal's Eric Casey discusses stunning bankruptcy
-Earlier: Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Officials celebrate opening of 18-unit modular apartment complex for formerly homeless
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-A tradition grows: St. Mary's set for Mediterranean festival
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Back to school: Worcester 2025-26 school calendar
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-ICYMI: "This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Do you recognize these cats?
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Select Board gives Beal Commons 60-day extension as questions linger
-Webster police investigating Pleasant Street gunfire between man in car and pedestrian
-Westborough firefighters respond to building fire & hotel fire concurrently
-Woman convicted of disorderly conduct after profane outburst outside pub
-Millbury baseball honored ahead of WooSox game for winning state title
-Collectibles Fair returns to Grafton in September
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: "New Heights" podcast with Taylor Swift returns — hours after "glitch"
-Leon Trout embraces a new change in direction with latest album, "Paradigm"
-Last Call: Andre Gaines-Roberson, tribal historic preservation officer
>OPINION: Unity Radio's Journey for EforAll (48:47): Michelle Memnon, Spiritually Fabulous
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Juvenile Court
>SPORTS: Drake Maye has better day than J.J. McCarthy at joint practice
-Takeaways from Patriots joint practice with Vikings (3:38)
-NBA approves sale of Celtics to Bill Chisholm, league announces
-Red Sox lose to Astros, 4-1
-Holy Cross (2:14): Get to know Coach Elliott
-Holy Cross Camp Report (:53): Running back Sam Slade
-WooSox lose to Iowa, 1-0
>NATIONAL: C.B.O.: Tax law hurts poorest Americans, benefits richest
-Uvalde police body camera video parents pleading to officers Robb Elementary School
>TRAGIC: Mom who begged for help finding missing 10-year-old son charged after his body is found
>NEW ENGLAND: Rock that hit Mass. home believed to be meteorite (2:08)
-Alien ship? Satellite? Strange glowing light spotted in skies above Mass.
-State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hires law firm to sue legislature over voter-approved audit
>COLLEGES: Less than half of student loan borrowers are current on $1.6 trillion in debt
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 airlines with the best in-flight food
>BUSINESS: Worcester County C.E.O.s elected to board of statewide advocacy organization
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Women’s Executive Academy applications due in early September
>SHOPPING: Are you paying more than your neighbors for the same item? You might be (2:39)
>HOMES: How to fight a denied homeowner's insurance claim (1:45)
>HEALTH: Bacteria that can cause rare "flesh-eating" disease infects swimmer at Cape Cod beach
-Creating small gains with Barre (2:04)
>FOOD: Skittles, Hershey and Nestle are removing artificial colors
>TV/STREAMING: Jennifer Aniston will star in series inspired by Jennette McCurdy's memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died"
>MOVIES: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" turns 50. Cult classic does time warp
>CELEBRITY: Cheryl Hines breaks silence on RFK Jr. marriage rumors a year after his alleged affair
-Rebecca De Mornay slams double standard of aging in Hollywood
>ANIMALS: Couple moves to new home that comes with a stray cow (1:49)
>HISTORY: Talk radio fans have fond memories of Larry Glick
>GOOD NEWS: How a teen is using fashion sense to help shelter pets (1:55)
-Meanwhile, wild brawl breaks out between Carnival Cruise passengers (1:01)
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