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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Worcester restaurant closes temporarily because of vendor's positive test
+Noon: '[W]ear these things religiously for 30 days, we could kill the virus,'' Gov. Charlie Baker says
-Worcester restaurants say early closing time, curfew will hurt business - and may not help curb COVID-19
-UMass Memorial again restricting visitors, not allowing any for most COVID patients
-UMass Memorial giving $500 pandemic bonuses
-Worcester medical director Dr. Michael Hirsh says to 'downsize expectations' for family gatherings over the holidays
-Massachusetts reports 923 new cases, 12 additional deaths
-ICYMI: Several landlords, many with properties in Worcester area, agree to pause evictions
-ICYMI: Worcester begins process of moving 'Stop the Spread’ testing indoors, next clinic will be Thursday
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Family buys RV, travels country amid pandemic
-Shopping: Here’s how stores are changing Black Friday for the pandemic
Election Day 2020 (Latest Election News)
+6:30: The hardest working man in Worcester on Election Day
+6:30: Early voters fuel highest election turnout in Worcester in 44 years
+6:30: Red tide recedes a bit in Worcester County
+Noon: Joe Biden won these two Central Mass. towns by just one vote
+Noon: Why is it taking so long to count votes in the remaining states?
+Noon: How to talk politics with angry loved ones who disagree with you
-Presidential race too close to call
-Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on
-Mass. voters embrace auto repair question, reject voting reform
-Congressman Jim McGovern elected to 13th term
-Worcester courthouse announces early closure but city’s police chief says no violence expected
-Radio Worcester (13:57): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Election Day and new state Covid restrictions
-Election Night parties, another casualty of COVID
-ICYMI: Clark University experts to hold public Zoom forum today to discuss results
In The News
-Latest weather: Amazing stretch of November weather ahead
+6:30: Starting tonight! Plantation St. bridge in Worcester will be one-way for 12 weeks
+6:30: Weekslong investigation yields drugs, firearms, arrest of 10 from Worcester area
+6:30: Man deported from U.S. 4 times is arrested In Worcester
+Noon: Second of 2 "I am Worcester" photo shoots noon-2 p.m. today behind City Hall in Worcester
+Noon: City of Worcester seeks public comment on Green Worcester Strategic Plan
+Noon: Dunkin’ giving away free coffee on Wednesdays in November
-Do you know this man? Worcester police seek to ID suspect in carjacking, armed robbery
-After 2 seasons, Hulu cancels show filmed in and around Worcester
-Worcester woman arraigned on fraud charges
-Man arrested at house party in Clinton with firearm
-Miami group buys Worcester plaza with Price Chopper for $4 million
-Worcester is asked to fly Nipmuc Nation flag outside City Hall permanently
-Science LIVE brings virtual labs to area middle school students
-ICYMI: T&G's lawsuit against Worcester for police disciplinary records goes to court
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury group asking for gifts for seniors
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Acclaimed young Russian pianist featured in Music Worcester concert
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 15-year-old from Florida saves neighbor, his dog from house fire
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, trooper stops driver with snowmobile on top of car
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
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-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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