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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+11:00: Worcester Public Schools not seeing big increase in vaccine exemptions to flu shot mandate
-Worcester field hospital to reopen at DCU Center after spike in cases (1:30)
-Here's how DCU Center is being turned back into a field hospital (1:35)
-Saint John's to go full remote learning for one week after Thanksgiving break
-Union Cafe latest Worcester business victim of COVID-19
-Gov. Baker on rising cases: 'People need to change their behavior' (3:30)
-Fitchburg State to close dorms, move classes online
-WPI developing safe COVID-19 detection robotic ultrasound
-State college athletic conference cancels winter season
-WCCA-TV 'Health Matters' (28:22): Vaccine trial. Guests: Dr. Matilde Castiel, Dr. Robert Finberg
-ICYMI: 300th Worcester resident dies as weekly new case number climbs over 500
-Massachusetts reports 2,674 new cases, 23 additional deaths (:13)
-Mass. researchers work to unlock mystery of immunity
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Nurse in Mexico sends loving message to his family hours before losing his life
In The News
+11:00: Brunch and live music Saturdays and Sundays at Peppercorn's Grille and Tavern
+11:00: 2 women wanted for questioning in Sturbridge shoplifting
+11:00: Marlborough native among 5 Americans killed in Egypt
+11:00: Recall issued for popular macaroni and cheese product
-Worcester honors fallen firefighter Lt. Jason Menard (2:11)
-ICYMI:The making of the Lt. Menard fire hydrant tribute lamp (5:04)
-Daughter of fallen Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy to receive father's pension
-Worcester stabbing suspect indicted on second-degree murder charge
-Honduran citizen wanted for child rape in Worcester detained, awaiting criminal proceedings in Texas
-Permit pulled to demolish facade of Midtown Mall in Worcester
-Here are 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Molly Bish's sister writes bill to let investigators use familial DNA to help solve cases
-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): Sewage illegally dumped into Millbury sewer system
-24-year-old Southbridge man arrested for 2 break-ins
-Investigation underway after woman reports assault in Gardner
-Fallon continues strong performance with $25M net income in quarter
-UMass Medical School hires diversity and inclusion head
-'Sader Stories: Holy Cross Women's and Men's Ice Hockey preview (40:02)
-TV/Streaming: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Shopping: Walmart+ vs. Amazon Prime — Which offers more value?
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-Homes: 5 Worcester open houses to stop by
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Florida couple tracks down WWII vet's family to return keepsakes
-Meanwhile, in Indiana, deer crashes through window into classroom
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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