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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: 26 new cases in Worcester, 398 total, 59 in Shrewsbury, 24 in Grafton, 20 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (27:35)
+6:15: UMass Memorial one of three hospitals in state to test possible COVID-19 drug
+6:15: State totals: 96 new deaths, 356 total, 1,365 new cases, 15,202 total, 81,33 tested. Story
+6:15: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (15:23): Monsignor Francis Scollen
+6:15: Worcester Art Museum looks to weather crisis
+6:15: Clark professor uses networking to track down medical supplies
+6:15: Health Foundation of Central Mass. provides $371K in coronavirus grants
+6:15: Radio Worcester Chamber Radio Blast (9:15): Tim Murray - COVID-19 Series (April 7)
+Noon: Worcester's Ryane Currie creating a following with her dance class on YouTube
+Noon: Assumption professor -- Why virus has greater effect on women?
+Noon: Radio Worcester (14:44) -- City Manager Ed Augustus COVID-19 update on surge
+Noon: Stop & Shop implementing 1-way aisles in Mass. stores
+Noon: Mass. employer confidence takes historic nosedive
+Noon: Can't get outside today? Go for 'The Walk' (2:51)
-The COVID-19 testing location at CVS in Shrewsbury closed last night, state Rep. says
-39 new cases in Worcester, 372 overall, 57 in Shrewsbury, 22 in Grafton, 20 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (29:47)
-Supplies from Patriots' relief flight come to Worcester
-Radio Worcester (14:08): Dr. Michael Hirsh - A critical few weeks
-Related: Dr. Hirsh thinks he and his team prepared for surge
-‘Worcester Together’ raises $1M over weekend
-Plight of Worcester dairy farm highlights devastation caused by closures (2:07)
-Key steps for businesses to survive
-Worcester Public Library launches #HeartWorcester campaign to unite community
-YWCA wants victims of domestic abuse to know help is available
-Palms and adoration in St. John's parking lot. Related: Bishop McManus blesses hospitals
-A message from City Councilor Moe Bergman (3:08)
-Worcester State University to conduct summer classes online
-George's Coney Island decides to close for 2 weeks during surge
-WBJ Podcast (38:57): Eric Dickson on prepping for the surge at UMass Memorial
-WCCA-TV's Daily Breaking (14:26): Troy Lee, senior at Tantasqua Regional High School
-Sudz City Laundromat on Millbury operates food pantry
-State totals: 29 new deaths, 260 overall, 1,337 new cases, 13,837 overall, 76,429 tested
-ICMI: Projections updated April 5 show Mass. death toll more than tripling, study shows
-N.Y. mayor says rumors of temporary burials in public parks ‘totally false’
-Americans brace for ‘hardest, saddest’ week of their lives
-Missing you morning workout? Check out Health for fitness workout and demo videos
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester restaurant helps feed workers at DCU Center’s field hospital, UMass Memorial
In Other News
+6:15: Railers hire Discover Central Mass. head as new president
+6:15: Old Navy sale: 60 percent off sitewide
+6;15: Verizon stops in-home internet repairs and installations except for emergencies
+6:15: Domino’s to donate 10 million slices of pizza across U.S.
+6:15: Dunkin’ offering free delivery on orders of $10 or more through April 19
+Noon: When to see the brightest full moon of the year
-Latest weather: Great day, then more rain
-Makeover in works for old Elwood Adams Hardware Store in downtown Worcester
-Area construction companies found in contempt for not paying employees they ripped off
-Charter plans to raise its minimum wage to $20
-Cashier at Leicester Walmart sprayed in eyes with Lysol by customer mad about purchase limit, police say (:25)
-ICYMI: Tribute to 'Auntie Dot,' owner of legendary Grafton Hill pizza shop for 45 years, who passed away April 3
-39-year-old Milford man shot in altercation with police
-UPDATED April 6: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Video walkthrough of new Vernon Hill duplex for rent (10:11)
-Local businesses: Have an offer or deal you want people to know about? Let us know
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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