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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:30: 109 new cases in Worcester, 2,698 total. Shrewsbury, 217 (5 new cases); Millbury, 177 (+2); Leicester, 102 (+1); Holden, 64 (0); Grafton, 63 (+3). Press conference video (32:34)
+7:30: That's Entertainment faces superheroic struggle
+7:30: WICN's Business Beat (32:31): Dilemma facing many small businesses, to open or remain closed
+7:30: Green Hill Golf Course to remain closed despite relaxation of state ban
+7:30: Most alarming case numbers in some states in prisons and nursing homes
+7:30: Fourth Amazon warehouse worker dies from coronavirus
+11:30: Janice Harvey: ‘I know I did the right thing’
+11:30: 55,000 more file for unemployment in Mass.
+11:30: Mass. golf courses can open immediately, with restrictions
-85 new cases in Worcester, 2,588 total. Shrewsbury, 212 (2 new cases); Millbury, 175 (+2); Leicester, 101 (+1); Holden, 64 (+3); Grafton, 60 (+3). Press conference video (20:59)
-Worcester transports 10 homeless people from DCU Center field hospital to state-run hotel in Northampton
-Walmart employee says Worcester store wasn't taking COVID-19 seriously
-Kelley Square Dunkin' closed after worker tests positive
-Worcester saw 8.5% increase in excess deaths in March amid pandemic, UMass Memorial researchers find
-Central Mass. hospitals: Please come in for emergencies
-Beautiful look from above as 104th Fighter Wing flies over Worcester (:46)
-F-15 flyover at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester (:21)
-Worcester health care workers flock outside to watch F-15 flying to honor them
-Related: UMass Memorial health care workers show their appreciation to F-15 pilots
-Adams Square Baptist Church defies governor’s order again
-Worcester Magazine's Last Call: Michael P. Hirsh, MD
-Worcester pastor survives COVID-19 after being in coma for 2 weeks
-Worcester Housing Authority requests state funding to help maintain low infection rate
-WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (29:30) -- Sean O’Neill, Servpro of Worcester; Hejoma Garcia, HMG Realty
-Kettle Brook GC, Wachusett CC opening Friday, email says social distancing measures will be in place
-Gov. Baker set to announce golf courses reopening under specific guidelines
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (14:36): COVID-19, Walmart, Pastor Casey and Masks
-State totals: 2,653 long-term care deaths, 4,420 total, 922 in ICU, 1,754 new cases
-Gov. Baker hopes to reopen some businesses by May 18
-Reopening panel has sent reports to Baker
-We won’t know impact of states reopening for weeks. Several reasons why
-States might have to shut down again if they reopen too soon
-Blood thinners could keep seriously ill coronavirus patients alive, study says
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Creative ideas for stay-at-home fun during COVID-19
In Other News
+7:30: WATCH: Kelly Square's 'Peanut' roundabout in effect
+7:30: Abby's House 7-day giving campaign, online auction starts today
-Grab brunch, beer from Worcester Brewery for Mother's Day
-Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Worcester-area Catholic high schools to hold virtual graduations
-Radio Worcester's Voice of Business (53:00): Tim Murray, Shon Rainford, Ed Manzi and Libis Bueno
-Maker to Main offering Mother's Day tulips
-State law requires a Town Meeting before July 1. But how do you balance social distancing with democracy?
-Webster ambulance involved in Charlton crash
-Ew! In Japan, the ‘Murder Hornet’ is both a lethal threat and a tasty treat
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester teachers take 126-mile trek to celebrate local moms
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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