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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:45: 111 new cases in Worcester, 593 total. 78 in Shrewsbury, 29 in Grafton, 28 in Holden, 8 in Leicester. Press conference video (21:29)
+7:45: Dozens of new cases ID'd at Holy Trinity Nursing center and SMOC shelter
+7:45: No MCAS tests for students the rest of this year
+7:45: Residents show appreciation with donations to local police
+7:45: State totals: 96 new deaths, 599 total, 2,033 new cases, 20,974 total, 102,372 tested
+12:35: 28 veterans have died after testing positive at Holyoke Soldiers' Home (:22)
+12:35: Reports of child abuse, neglect plummeting across New England. That’s not good
+9:15: Who's offering takeout for Easter? Check Dining Out!
+8:20: Conn. schools, non-essential businesses to remain closed until at least May 20
+8:20: Coronavirus-related deaths at Littleton senior living facility doubles to 10
-Billy Riley, St. John's Food Pantry Manager, diagnosed with COVID-19
-42 new cases in Worcester, 482 total, 72 in Shrewsbury, 29 in Grafton, 28 in Holden, 8 in Leicester. Press conference video (33:30)
-Superintendent Maureen Binienda & Sarah Kyriazis on WGBH's 'In It Together'
-Diocese of Worcester designates, trains younger priests as special ministers to sick
-Coronavirus traces found in Mass. wastewater at levels far higher than expected
-Shelves of Worcester store stocked with pasta, toilet paper as local grocer navigates pandemic
-JetBlue requests suspension of service at Worcester Regional Airport
-‘Worcester Together’ fund approaches $4 million mark
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (20:43): Alex Guardiola, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
-AIDS Project Worcester program adapts to crisis
-BirchTree Bread will close for two weeks during expected surge
-First look inside DCU Center field hospital on day it opens (1:33)
-Worcester seeks housing units to rent to city's homeless
-State totals: 70 new deaths, 503 total, 2,151 new cases, 18,941 total, 94,958 tested
-Baker says it's too soon to make any decisions on canceling the school year
-Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito: Domestic violence survivors 'not forgotten' (10:14)
-Nearly 140,000 people in Mass. filed for unemployment last week
-77 of 91 residents at Wilmington nursing home test positive
-Another 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week
-Uh oh, sports fans! Here's when one official thinks large public sporting events can take place again
-ICYMI: Updated projections show marked decrease in Mass. death toll
-Not too early to start making plans for when this is over. 52 RVs for rent you can tour online at Fuller RV Rental & Sales
-Indiana woman takes third job at assisted living facility to spend time with quarantined mother
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Sneakerama donates footwear for emergency shelters and others in need
In Other News
+7:45: No one injured in fire on Dorchester Street in Worcester
+7:45: Life Flight called in on Mass Pike tractor-trailer rollover
+7:45: Police: Wanted Shrewsbury bank robber nabbed in Framingham
+7:45: Snowstorm leaves 250K homes, businesses in dark in Maine
+12:35: Niche Hospitality announces temporary closing of all restaurants
+UPDATED 12:35 p.m. Friday: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
+10:10: Police investigating robbery at Shrewsbury bank, search continues for suspect
+9:15: Restaurant, a Worcester favorite, reopens for takeout today
-Latest weather: Chilly morning followed by spot showers
-60-ton plow blocks Route 12 for three hours
-Here are Worcester's top 3 traditional American restaurants and eateries
-'Sader Stories, Episode 10 (22:06): Athletics update with Marcus Blossom
-St. Paul shall soon show its colors, mascot
-Worcester woman's sudden death, virus thwart family's 100th birthday plans
-Today's deal: Receive up to $2,500 on a 4-piece appliance bundle at Better Electric
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): New listings for homes are down 27% from a year ago, data finds
-Disney+ lands more than 50 million subscribers in 5 months
-On the lighter side: Horseback riders at Southbridge McDonald's drive-through (:16)
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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