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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester
Coronavirus
+4:15: First confirmed case in Worcester; 5 more being monitored
+4:15: All Worcester Public Library branches closed after tomorrow
+4:15: 15 new positive tests in Mass., state total now 138
+1:30: Mass. casinos closing gaming floors
+1:30: A special word from UMass Memorial Health Care
-Second case detected in Worcester County
-Worcester closing schools until April 6; More schools, colleges announce closures
-Here's how Worcester's restaurants, small businesses are taking precautions to ensure patrons safe
-ICYMI: The 016 offers free advertising to local businesses impacted by coronavirus emergency
-Music Worcester, Hanover Theatre events canceled
-Baker Prohibits Gatherings Of More Than 250 People
-Radio Worcester (6:04) -- Tim Garvin of the United Way talks about coronavirus relief efforts
-Radio Worcester (17:09) -- City Manager Ed Augustus gives a coronavirus update
-Mass. jury trials put on hold until late April
-UMass Memorial setting up screening tents at University Campus
-From WPD, neighborhood meetings canceled until further notice
-Chamber cancels events through March 31
-Interesting idea: Could students at home from college help parents facing daycare crush?
-X-Ray Images Show What Coronavirus Does to Lungs
-Sports on hiatus: Marathon now Sept. 14, Masters postponed
-Why are people panic-buying toilet paper? Psychologist explains
-Officials in Ohio (5 confirmed cases) believe up to 100,000 people in state infected
-What to do if there’s a case in your neighborhood or apartment building
-'Frozen 2' heads to Disney+ early for cooped-up families
-Internet companies won't disconnect people for unpaid bills for 60 days, FCC says
In Other News
+1:30: Ricky Duran at Hanover Theater rescheduled for June 19
+1:30: Worcester spends $3.75M on snow removal this season
-Live hand grenade found in Auburn, safely detonated
-36-Year-Old-Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault of a Minor
-All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
-Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings for Saturday (Subject to change)
-5 open houses in Worcester this weekend
-Spruce Up Your Home for Spring: Interior Edition
-I-290 Off-Ramp to Kelley Sq. Closed Monday Night
-Tragic: Worcester mother and son die short time apart on same day
-Overnight: 6-alarm fire hits 2 mill buildings in Pawtucket
-Today's deal: Free Cabin Air Filter Replacement with any service at Island Auto Repair
-Florida Man charged with felony for stealing roll of toilet paper
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): MBTA bus driver grabs extinguisher, runs into burning building
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Top Posts
-Pilot killed in Sterling airplane crash identified
-Popular Park Ave. bar in Worcester closes indefinitely
-Coronavirus outbreak will 'get worse'; Related: If your loved one is over 60, read this
-Ch. 5's Wake Up Call from Table Talk Pies in Worcester (1:15)
-Man driving without license hits Worcester student in crosswalk
-The 4 best Italian spots in Worcester, according to Hoodline
-Survivor speaks out about coronavirus
-Central Mass. hospitals limiting visitors
-Missouri teacher praised for genius hand-washing hack for students
-Worcester officials address virus: Senior Center closed, coronavirus phone line established
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
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-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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