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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:45: 70 new cases in Worcester, 2,924 total. Shrewsbury, 226 (4 new cases); Millbury, 178 (as of Friday); Leicester, 107 (+1); Grafton, 66 (0); Holden, 64 (0). Press conference video (17:24)
+8:45: Polar Park and other essential construction shut down amid coronavirus can resume this week
+8:45: Worcester pastor again violates social distancing requirements with services
+8:45: State totals: 3,001 long-term care deaths, 3,979 total, 810 in ICU, 1,050 new cases
+8:45: Meat shortages could last through summer
+10:45: Mother's Day gift: Daughter follows mom onto nursing staff at UMass Memorial
+10:45: Ray Mariano: Coronavirus national leadership tournament
-81 new cases in Worcester, 2,854 total. Shrewsbury, 222 (3 new cases); Millbury, 178 (as of Friday); Leicester, 106 (+2); Grafton, 66 (0); Holden, 64 (0). No press conference Saturday
-Holy Cross professor says there's no 'obvious timeline' to Worcester's economy jump-start
-WBUR: Worcester leaders say coronavirus measures allow city to 'do wonders' for homeless community
-Worcester schools to begin distributing Chromebooks to families on Friday
-Chamber: Worcester teachers should be logging student interactions
-Local musician performs heartfelt concert for caregivers at St. Vincent Hospital
-ICYMI: COVID-19 claims Worcester father & son days apart
-Postcard from 1918 brings Spanish flu account to COVID-19 descendant from Worcester
-State totals: 2,922 long-term care deaths, 4,840 total, 814 in ICU, 1,410 new cases
-Mass. mother of 5 sick with virus will be alone for Mother's Day (1:34)
-Americans want strict curbs on in-person worship, poll finds
-Uh oh: Dr. Fauci, a Holy Cross grad, to begin 'modified quarantine' due to contact with White House staffer
-Spoiler: It's not good. When will we be going to concerts and sporting events again? Here’s what experts are saying
-Details of MLB's restart proposal from coronavirus emerge
-Dropping the Dish and Cutting the Cord: Pay TV subscriber losses hit record amid pandemic, virtual services 'implode'
-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
+8:45: Car thefts spike, many other crimes decrease in Worcester during pandemic
-3:00: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+2:30: Worcester Police investigate Sunday morning shooting on Main Street
+2:30: Two arrested for pair of armed robberies in Worcester, third suspect at large
+10:45: Worcester County Memorial Park places flowers at graves for Mother's Day
+10:45: Song to Get You Through the Week: Sapling delivers hilarious 'Everything Was Better'
-Worcester Diocese named in New Mexico child sex abuse suit
-Crash at Summit in Worcester takes down pole, knocks out power
-Holy Cross grad among contestants in Martha Stewart baking TV show
-Filmmaker undertakes project on former Holy Cross, Holy Name center Neil Fingleton
-Great drone video of Indian Lake & Sears Island in Worcester from New England Sky Pix (2:00)
-Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-ICYMI: Worcester Restaurant Group announces reopening plans
-10 great ways to spend your weekend at home in Worcester
-Surplus of uncertainty to new Worcester budget
-Record low temperature for May 9 recorded in Worcester
-Video of Friday's wreck on Mass Pike (1:18)
-Yellick's Farm in Northborough officially open for season
-Paul Vuona, Zonkaraz cofounder and longtime Firehouse Cafe owner, dies
-Rock-n-roll pioneer Little Richard dies at 87
-Calif. father accused of throwing 1-year-old daughter to her death from cliff
-On the lighter side: Watch bear make late-night visit to Minnesota mall
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): The search for the 'world's greatest mom' (2:48)
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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