Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: 23 new cases in Worcester, 333 total, 52 in Shrewsbury, 22 in Grafton, 19 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (29:41)
+6:00: Central Mass. schools ramping up shutdown instruction, but maintaining realistic expectations
+6:00: Agencies sharpen focus on elders' needs
+6:00: Webinar Monday on stimulus package. Details from Worcester Business Journal
+6:00: Radio Worcester (12:06): Nancy Cahalen, President/CEO of BBB of Central New England, on coronavirus scams
+6:00: Closing the Distance (6:38): A video series from College of the Holy Cross
+6:00: State totals: 15 new deaths, 231 overall, 764 new tests, 12,500 total, 71,937 tested. Story
+6:00: Coronavirus death rate for New Orleans is double that of NYC
+6:00: Ex-Navy commander who sounded alarm over coronavirus tests positive for virus
+6:00: International: British DJ dies from coronavirus after he told docs to 'save someone else'
+8:45: Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home adds streaming option to services
-43 new cases, 310 overall, 48 in Shrewsbury, 21 in Grafton, 15 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference videos (12:10 and 11:33)
-Worcester leaders say region best prepared in state for surge
-Beaumont testing only residents who lived on same floors with COVID-19 patients
-Worcester nurse shares experiences from front line
-Under Collins’ leadership, UMass Medical School flexes strengths, skills, commitment to Central Mass. residents
-Holy Cross Biology professor on new treatments of coronavirus
-Researchers may have found coronavirus' Achilles heel
-Rabbi Fogelman extends seder celebration's reach; 'Nobody is going to go hungry in Worcester'
-6 great ways to stay busy at home this weekend in Worcester
-Ray Mariano: In times of crisis, teachers finally getting recognition they deserve
-State totals: 24 new deaths, 216 total, 1,334 new cases, 11,736 total, 68,800 tested. Story
-Now 21 veterans have died at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, 15 of whom tested positive
-Customers take down man who coughed, spit on produce at Kingston, Mass., Stop & Shop
-Walmart limiting customers to 20 percent of store capacity
-National: Nurse says wife didn’t visit dying husband to save masks for staff
-Most Americans will stay home this month even if lockdown lifted: poll
-Here's where you can donate medical equipment in Worcester
-ICYMI: Here’s when the coronavirus ‘wave’ in Mass. hits peak, study shows
-From Ross Mortgage: Busting 3 myths about not paying your mortgage
-Missing you morning workout? Check out Health for fitness workout and demo videos
-Coach K calls Dr. Fauci, a Holy Cross grad, 'America's point guard' in coronavirus fight
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 'WE MISS YOU ALL!' Video from Chandler Magnet Elementary School (3:56)
In Other News
+6:00: Lilac Hedge Farm betting on online orders to stay afloat
-Restaurant, a Worcester favorite, to close for good
-UPDATED April 4: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Worcester boy, 6, receives new heart after 4-year wait
-Trailer released for Apple TV+ series filmed in Worcester
-Paving in Kelley Square, Harding Street to start on Sunday
-Street sweeping to begin Monday, April 13 in Worcester
-April issue of Pulse Magazine is available in full online
-Miss latest issue of Worcester Business Journal? Check out digital edition
-Principal failed to properly investigate nude photos allegedly sent by Nashoba Regional teacher, report
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Video tour of Holden home for sale, 'place of peaceful privacy and amazing views of Mt. Wachusett' (3:49)
-Tribute: Sons salute longtime Worcester police officer who recently passed away
-Worcester funeral home raising money to fund funerals, cremation for abandoned, unclaimed and indigent
-On the lighter side: ‘Tiger King’ gets surprise new episode on Netflix, Jeff Lowe reveals
-Local businesses: Have an offer or deal you want people to know about? Let us know
-Latest obituaries | | -Yesterday's highlights | | -Latest weather
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UMass Memorial woes: Hiring freeze, operating loss, looming strike threat
+6:00: Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police after I.C.E. arrest
+6:00: Councilor Etel Haxhiaj's response
+6:00: Burncoat High awards diplomas at DCU Center ceremony
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Worcester-shot "Walking Dead" scenes may all have all been shown
+Noon: Teseracte Players do "Time Warp" again at "Rocky Horror" in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Role Model, Megan Thee Stallion and sizzle summer playlists
+Noon: Last Call: P.E. James, musician
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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