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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:15: Cam Newton leads Patriots to win to start 2020 season
+6:15: Worcester Public Library, schools offering free online tutoring for students
+6:15: 39% of students attending Mass. four year college food insecure, survey says
-Line wraps around downtown Worcester corner for opening of Glazy Susan, Reign Cafe
-Sunday brunch returns to one of Worcester's favorite restaurants
-Worcester man injured in N.H. when UTV slams into bridge abutment
-Here are 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-'Miracle boy' in Worcester living inspiration on overcoming medical challenges
-After months of planning, public schools set for start of new year
-Bill Shaner: All hail the Wheelie Kids; a new documentary gets the story of 508 Bike Life right, finally
-Construction work in Kelley Square this week
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Sunday by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northborough bakery pays it forward in free pastries, breads to families in need
-ICYMI: Disbarred Clinton lawyer refusing to leave rented condo in Rhode Island
-Confused with your Medicare options? Help to Retire can help you! (1:07)
-Where are they now: Burncoat great Michael Bradley, family enjoy the 'pure life'
-Worcester Red Sox reveal mascot 'Smiley', a yellow smiley face pin
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Food: Patriots fans can score $1 coffees at Dunkin’ all season long
-TV/Streaming: 'Mulan' leads to 68% jump in Disney Plus app downloads
-Video: Worcester Bad Drivers, Crashes, Brake Check, Hit and Run (3:31) -- Warning: language
-National: Two Los Angeles officers cling to life after ambush shooting in Compton
-Oregon boy dies from wildfire while trying to save grandmother
-Homes: 5 open houses for you in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. electrician repairs woman's entire home for free (2:35)
-Meanwhile, in Australia, koala bear climbs into guy's car, won't leave (3:10)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: Massachusetts reports 267 new cases, 14 additional deaths
-UMass gets grant to create roadmap for trials in nursing homes
-Local priests are seeking help during the pandemic – from those who’ve gone before us
-Local worshippers slow to attend public services during pandemic
-ICYMI: 140 new cases in Worcester since last week, third straight week with increase in new positive cases
-Grafton Congregational Church adapts Apple Pie Social for the age of COVID-19
-Massachusetts reports 435 new cases, 16 additional deaths
-Massachusetts brings back travel restrictions for Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware
-Oxford and AstraZeneca resume vaccine trial
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-TODAY! Guns to Gardens gun buyback
-Related: Radio Worcester (12:45): Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” program
-TODAY! The final Village Marketplace of 2025
-Worcester police officers honored at City Hall promotion ceremony
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Bonchon, from owners of Gong cha, sees crowds, lines
-ICYMI: Couple arrested after 5-hour standoff in Worcester (1:37). Article
-Related: Worcester officers treated for hypothermia after standoff
-Water restored as crews continue work on Shore Drive in Worcester
-Winter homeless shelter to open at former Quality Inn near Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester woman wins Lucky for Life, takes lump sum of $390,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Chief Tim Sherblom sworn in as head of Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian struck and killed on Providence Road in Northbridge
-Police determine threat at Sterling school not legitimate
-West Boylston town administrator, hired after flag controversy, headed to Rutland
-TODAY! Santa visits Paxton Fire Department
-Apple store opens in Millbury
-Disabled veteran tax exemption available in Shrewsbury
-Kindled Planning hopes to "spark" more for customers
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-"Sister's Christmas Catechism" coming to Worcester
-"Night Lights" named best holiday garden display in nation
-Anxious Taylor Swift was scared to continue Eras Tour after Vienna terror threat
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1399 (24:41): John Stanford, Executive Director, Incubate
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Professor Emerita at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: What’s impressed Josh McDaniels the most about Drake Maye this season
-Jayson Tatum looks spry in latest workout videos amid injury recovery
-Holy Cross baseball, men's lacrosse announce schedules
-A banner day: St. Paul honors championship history of former high schools
>CARS: List of the most stolen cars in 2025 revealed
>NATIONAL: Terrifying gas explosion caught on doorbell cam (:49). Article
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-Tragic: 8 high school athletes injured during training run after car veers onto sidewalk in suspected D.U.I. crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe trial recap (21:57): After closing statements, the jury deliberates
-Driver shaken after alleged road rage shooting on I-495 (1:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI professor named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
-Assumption named peacebuilder and conflict-resolution expert Alice Nderitu Civic Friendship Fellow
-Late-night breakfast at Clark, in photos
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to go in Charlevoix, a French-Canadian snow globe
>BUSINESS: Lawmakers mull action on "dynamic" A.I.-powered pricing in wake of "shocking" Instacart report
-Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Conn. murder-suicide
-Radio Worcester (7:03): Holiday spending budgeting and scam-proofing advice
-Former Worcester City Councilor candidate founds organization to address systemic oppressions
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Shoppers say ’tis the season for inflation, poll finds
>HEALTH: Tips to protect your sleep during the holidays (4:56)
-Under 7 hours of sleep shortens your life — 5 tricks to snooze faster
>TV/STREAMING: How to stream Taylor Swift docuseries, "The End of an Era," on Disney+
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Die My Love," "Christy," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jason Bateman makes eyebrow-raising remark about sister Justine
-Judi Dench believes Harvey Weinstein has "done his time" for sexual assault, says she forgives him
>ANIMALS: Bear cub runs across frozen Hubbardston pond (:37)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 187 Washington St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman’s 10 most memorable stories over the years (29:41)
-Meanwhile, escaped horse visits New York's J.F.K. Airport
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