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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: 32 new cases in Worcester, 3,003 total. Shrewsbury, 232 (3 new cases); Millbury, 185 (+3); Leicester, 110 (0); Grafton, 68 (+1); Holden, 65 (+1). Press conference video (17:35)
+6:15: State totals: 3,095 long-term care deaths, 5,141 total, 818 in ICU, 870 new cases
+6:15: Gov. Baker: Reopening needs to be sustainable (2:13)
+6:15: What Mass. businesses can reopen in Phase 1? Baker says wait until Monday
+6:15: Broadway closure extended at least through Labor Day
+12:45: stART on the Street, a Park Ave. staple, called off
+12:45: Hanover Theatre to reschedule shows multiple times, some pushed to 2021
+12:45: Community Legal Aid awarded $50,000 grant from Worcester Together fund
+12:45: June 29 reopening for Mass. daycares limits care options for parents, puts financial pressure on providers
+12:45: IRS gives taxpayers one more day to speed up stimulus checks
-47 new cases in Worcester, 2,971 total. Shrewsbury, 229 (3 new cases); Millbury, 182 (+4); Leicester, 110 (+3); Grafton, 67 (+1); Holden, 64. Press conference video (26:00)
-AP interview Worcester Mayor Joe Petty as Mass. tests more, but still falls short of needed targets (3:21)
-Strained nonprofits are finding pandemic is becoming a poor person’s crisis
-Coronavirus isolation and recovery site opens in Worcester providing shelter, food for low income individuals
-ICYMI: COVID-19 claims Worcester father & son days apart
-Radio Worcester (16:54): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks Worcester's Coronavirus Status & Opening Up
-Worcesteria: Don't overinflate preacher's importance
-Gov. Baker says state will open in 4 phases (2:30)
-These standards must be in place for Mass. businesses to reopen
-Mass. virus deaths hit 5,000 amid calls to reopen (1:31)
-Boston’s homeless population has 33% infection rate, tests show
-State failed to implement 'HOME Act' before outbreak (2:27)
-New Hampshire begins next steps in reopening (1:13)
-What U.S. states can learn from reopening planning in Europe
-Dr. Fauci: Americans would experience 'needless suffering and death' if country opens up prematurely
-Pandemic could last 2 more years, study claims
-Tragic: Chicago postal worker dies from coronavirus days after giving birth
-At the office: What the workplace will look like in coronavirus era
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Steve Hartman on the different kinds of heroes (2:39)
In Other News
+6:15: 23-year-old Worcester man arrested for Sunday shooting on Main Street in Worcester
+6:15: 'Conservative' Worcester 2021 budget comes in at $721.8M
+12:45: Castle Restaurant offering a second Pop-Up May 16
+12:45: Dunkin’s transition to paper cups is complete
+12:45: 'Hamilton' movie release date on Disney+ pushed up to July 2020
-10:45: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Convicted Worcester restaurateur denied request to get out of federal prison early
-Third robbery suspect arrested in Worcester after breaking into home, hiding in bedroom
-ICYMI: Two arrested for pair of armed robberies in Worcester, third suspect at large
-This Week’s roadwork in Worcester
-ICYMI: Bean Counter Coffee Bar and Bakery opens new location in Worcester allowing for employees to return
-Assumption promotes Christine Lowthert to director of athletics post
-JCPenney could be the next iconic retailer to file for bankruptcy -- perhaps as soon as this week
-USDA buying millions worth of excess food from farmers to distribute to communities in need
-Disney World now only accepting reservations beginning in July
-ICYMI: Video: Mother's day sunset at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston (:43)
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 5 latest Worcester homes to hit the market
-On the lighter side: Video shows bear breaks into cabin, takes candy, chips, beer
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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