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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: 42 new cases in Worcester, 440 total, 59 in Shrewsbury, 25 in Grafton, 22 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (33:30)
+6:15: Worcester Public Schools cancel April vacation, last day scheduled for June 12
+6:15: Town Hall with UMass Memorial Health Care CEO Dr. Eric Dickson and Spectrum News 1 Worcester’s Ana Bottary (13:19)
+6:15: Radio Worcester Chamber Radio Blast with President & CEO Tim Murray (11:37): April 8 update
+6:15: WCCA-TV 'Daily Breaking' (11:32): Gina Plata-Nino, Central West Justice Center
+6:15: State totals: 77 new deaths, 433 total, 1,588 new cases, 16,790 overall, 87,511 tested
+6:15: Here's why recreation marijuana is not essential (1:25)
+6:15: State guidelines on rationing ventilators, other resources (2:15)
+6:15: Panera Bread pivots to selling groceries
+1:45: Last Call with Kim Salmon, Fallon Health director of community relations
+1:45: Report: Mass. jobless rate could hit 25%
+1:45: Coronavirus hitting communities of color harder in Boston
+1:45: Amazon bans more than 1 million fake and overpriced coronavirus products
+7:30: Mass. grocery stores told to reduce number of shoppers by more than half
+7:30: TJX to furlough thousands
-Updated projections show marked decrease in Mass. death toll
-26 new cases in Worcester, 398 total, 59 in Shrewsbury, 24 in Grafton, 20 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (27:35)
-Field hospital at DCU Center expected to open Thursday (1:37)
-UMass Memorial one of three hospitals in state to test possible COVID-19 drug
-UMass Memorial Health Care CEO Eric Dickson joins Spectrum News 1's Ana Bottary for Facebook Live Town Hall at 1 p.m. Wednesday
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (15:23): Monsignor Francis Scollen
-Bishop McManus lifts obligation for holy day
-Worcester Art Museum looks to weather crisis
-Clark professor uses networking to track down medical supplies
-Assumption professor: Why does virus has greater effect on women?
-‘Worcester Together’ announces $262k in second round of grants
-Health Foundation of Central Mass. provides $371K in coronavirus grants
-Radio Worcester Chamber Radio Blast (9:15): Tim Murray - COVID-19 Series (April 7)
-Radio Worcester (14:44): City Manager Ed Augustus COVID-19 update on surge
-North High teacher on the mend
-State totals: 96 new deaths, 356 total, 1,365 new cases, 15,202 total, 81,33 tested. Story
-Stop & Shop and Walmart implementing 1-way aisles in stores
-Mass. employer confidence takes historic nosedive
-4 famous stores that may not survive because of coronavirus
-Can't get outside today? Go for 'The Walk' (2:51)
-Worcester's Ryane Currie creating a following with her dance class on YouTube
-On the lighter side: Senior living facility residents in R.I. pen hilarious messages to loved ones
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Creative Cakes in Worcester donates cake pops to hospital workers, first responders
In Other News
+1:45: Panel backs zoning change for housing on Hermon Street in Worcester
-Latest weather: Great, if you like rain
-Jeep flips in Belmont St. crash
-La Cucina opens at new Grafton Street location in Worcester
-Railers hire Discover Central Mass. head as new president
-Dunkin’ offering free delivery on orders of $10 or more through April 19
-UPDATED: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Holy Cross announces Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame class
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 4 Worcester homes recently listed for sale
-Old Navy sale: 60 percent off sitewide
-Verizon stops in-home internet repairs and installations except for emergencies
-Domino’s to donate 10 million slices of pizza across U.S.
-Hulu sale: One-month trial of streaming service
-Florida woman clobbers man with can of SpaghettiOs
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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