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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: 11 new cases in Worcester, 86 total. Press conference video (8:42)
+7:00: State totals: 698 new cases, 4,955 total, 48 deaths, 39,066 tested, 399 hospitalized. Story
+1:00: Someone left these signs on utility poles outside Auburn Police station
+1:00: Rhode Island repeals 'unconstitutional' order targeting New Yorkers
+1:00: Should people without symptoms wear masks as a preventative measure?
+1:00: Mystery diner leaves $10,000 tip at Florida restaurant
-20 new cases in Worcester, 75 total plus 14 in Shrewsbury, 11 in Grafton, 6 in Holden, 1 in Leicester. Press conference video (23:24)
-'A complete shock': Residents being moved from Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center (1:49)
-Strike threatens deliveries from Worcester-area stores
-Worcester Technical High School to be used to house homeless with COVID-19
-Ray Mariano: Two faces of our coronavirus response
-#HeartWorcester pops up around city (15 photos)
-Last year's $208M pharmacy sale helping to pay for UMass Memorial's coronavirus cost
-State totals: 1,017 new cases, 4,257 total, 44 deaths, 35,049 tested, 350 hospitalized
-Major disaster declaration for Massachusetts
-American Red Cross facing severe blood shortage
-Rhode Island sends out National Guard to search for fleeing New Yorkers
-FDA authorizes 15-minute test
-Calif. teen dies of coronavirus, was turned away with no insurance
-Need propane? Travel trailer/motor home rental? Fuller RV is here to help
-Critical supplies to donate? Here's who to call
-Today's Hero (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Shrewsbury real estate agent donates thousands of N95 masks
In Other News
+1:00: 'I've been this way since day one': Worcester rapper Joyner
-Latest weather: Today a cold, rainy mess
-Kelley Square construction: Harding and Millbury streets to be reversed overnight on May 5; MassDOT cancels informational meeting
-Joyner Lucas releases debut album ‘ADHD’
-UPDATED: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Worcester schools plan calls for putting new funding toward preK, teacher diversity
-Today's deal: Save up to $1,299 after rebate at Sclamo's Appliance & Furniture
-These are the most bizarre things people steal from hotel rooms
-Latest obituaries | | -Yesterday's highlights
Top Posts
-Worcester nursing home 1st in state to move residents to establish coronavirus treatment center
-Three-alarm fire in three-decker off Park Ave.
-Gun Parlor in Worcester stays open despite governor’s order
-Local contractor donates $400k of medical equipment to Worcester hospitals
-Millions of workers in the U.S. won’t be getting stimulus checks
-New symptom: Stomach pain now appearing as only symptom for some confirmed cases
-17 new cases in Worcester, 55 total, 6 in Shrewsbury, 6 in Grafton, 5 in Holden, 1 in Leicester. Press conference video (32:30)
-McDonald's reportedly yanking all-day breakfast menu
-How to tell the difference between allergies, the flu and coronavirus
-‘Now you’re infected,’ Putnam suspect says while coughing in trooper’s face
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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