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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: 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)
+6:30: Worcester nurse shares experiences from front line
+6:30: State totals: 24 new deaths, 216 total, 1,334 new cases, 11,736 total, 68,800 tested
+6:30: Under Collins’ Leadership, UMass Medical School Flexes Strengths, Skills, Commitment to Central Mass Residents
+6:30: Rabbi Fogelman extends seder celebration's reach; 'Nobody is going to go hungry in Worcester'
+6:30: Customers take down man who coughed, spit on produce at Mass. Stop & Shop
+6:30: Nurse says wife didn’t visit dying husband to save masks for staff
+6:30: Most Americans will stay home this month even if lockdown lifted: poll
+8:05: 6 great ways to stay busy at home this weekend in Worcester
+8:05: Now 21 veterans have died at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, 15 of whom tested positive
-55 new cases in Worcester, 267 total, 41 in Shrewsbury, 21 in Grafton, 15 in Holden, 5 in Leicester. Press conference video (38:01)
-HC Professor: Coronavirus cases are growing exponentially – here's what that means
-Worcester area has more coronavirus deaths than Phoenix, Tampa Bay or Minneapolis
-Pawtucket mayor open to extending PawSox lease if Polar Park does not open in time
-City-sponsored construction projects including schools, parks suspended until May
-Central Mass. tourism industry expecting $200M in coronavirus losses, 1,200+ job losses
-UMass Memorial Health Care CEO says Mass. has chance for ‘significantly lower’ mortality rate than New York
-UMass Memorial Health Care CEO and his wife, a UMass Memorial doctor, to donate pay
-AC Hotel in Worcester provides supplies, sustenance, shelter
-508, A show about Worcester (36:03): Worcester City Clerk Nikolin Vangjeli and Worcester School Committee member (and COVID-19 sufferer) Tracy Novick
-Radio Worcester Chamber Radio Blast with President and CEO Tim Murray (9:36): Banks, Loans, and the 2020 Census
-Radio Worcester (13:58): SBA’s Mass. District Director Bob Nelson on relief through small business loans
-Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel offering live stream of services
-Here's where you can donate medical equipment in Worcester
-Greater Worcester Community Foundation receives $250,000 from Barr Foundation
-Worcester Regional Food Hub offering pick-up service of locally sourced products
-State totals: 38 new deaths, 192 total, 1,436 new cases, 10,402 total, 62,962 tested. Story
-ICYMI: Here’s when the coronavirus ‘wave’ in Mass. hits peak, study shows
-Thousands of inmates to be freed over coronavirus fears in Mass.
-More states allowing SNAP benefits for online grocery orders
-The story of how this week’s Patriotic mission for PPE unfolded
-From Ross Mortgage: Busting 3 myths about not paying your mortgage
-Missing you morning workout? Check out Health for fitness workout and demo videos
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pals give Grafton 6-year-old a Happy Birthday parade amid pandemic (video)
In Other News
-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
-Police see uptick in domestic violence reports as people stay home
-Resources for victims of domestic violence, from DA Joe Early
-Baker signs bill allowing restaurants to deliver beer, wine with food takeout/delivery
-UPDATED April 3: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Add to your watchlist: Mass. Pirates documentary 'Now or never' debuts on Amazon Prime
-With recreation pot stores closed, state sees surge in medical marijuana applications
-National: Walmart was almost charged criminally in opioid epidemic, administration killed indictment
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Here's what you can rent in Worcester for $1,500 a month
-Local businesses: Have an offer or deal you want people to know about? Let us know
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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
-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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