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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: 105 new cases in Worcester (high because of backlog in reporting system), 3,661 total; Shrewsbury, 254 (1 new case); Millbury, 201 (+5), Leicester, 121 (+3), Grafton, 77 (+3); Holden, 71 (+1). Press conference video (21:27)
+6:15: Worcester Fire Dept. joins celebration of COVID-19 survivor
+6:15: Convoy of 50 ambulances drives from Worcester to Fenway in honor of EMS workers
+6:15: 3 Worcester colleges pitch in to help health care workers amid pandemic
+6:15: Worcester summer school to be virtual; Chromebooks going out to families
+6:15: Radio Worcester (15:12): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Reopening (May 19)
+6:15: WCCA-TV's Daily Breaking (21:29) -- Michael Marchand, Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home
+6:15: Changes barber shops, salons making to protect customers
+6:15: State totals: 3,701 long-term care deaths, 6,066 total, 675 in ICU, 1,045 new cases
+6:15: 56,000 Mass. residents have completed monitoring and quarantine
+6:15: How coronavirus unemployment gives some laid-off workers a raise
+6:15: Coronavirus will infect over 5 million by late July if U.S. reopens: model
-34 new cases in Worcester, 3,556 total; Shrewsbury, 254 cases (no new cases); Millbury, 196 (+3); Leicester, 118 (+1); Grafton, 74 (0); Holden, 70 (+2). Press conference video (16:14)
-Last 6 patients at DCU Center field hospital to be transferred or discharged by Wednesday
-COVID-19 deaths rise at Life Care in Auburn
-UMass Medical School grad speaks with NBC News about starting career during pandemic
-Worcester announces virtual Memorial Day ceremonies
-Radio Worcester (16:05): Pastor Kris Casey, Adams Square Baptist Church
-Oxford officials prepared to file injunction against gym that reopened early
-WCCA-TV 'Daily Breaking' (22:37): Kristen Vartanian, Teacher, Quinsigamond Elementary School
-Worcester Together Fund has raised over $6.5M for relief efforts
-State totals: 3,617 long-term care deaths, 5,938 total, 672 in ICU, 873 new cases
-What you need to know if you are headed to a beach on Memorial Day
-4 phases of Massachusetts’ reopening plan, explained
-Most Americans not OK with schools reopening soon: poll
-Twins in UK stump doctors after one suffers coronavirus-linked illness
-Sports Illustrated cover story: Minor league baseball is in crisis
-Oscars 2021 ceremony could be postponed
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wachusett Food Pantry gets $20K boost from Wachusett Regional Education Association
In Other News
+6:15: Commissioner of Bravehearts league on playing this season: ‘I think we can pull this off'
+6:15: Car fire in Millbury
+6:15: Gardner teen facing criminal charges after violent rampage
-12:25: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Latest weather: Warming up before the weekend
-Overnight: 'Catastrophic' dams failures force mass evacuations in Michigan
-Double heartbreak: 2 area couples die 9 days apart
-Worcester teachers union raps superintendent over remote learning, plans protest
-Worcester City Council show support for increased outside dining
-Bears in Worcester? What to do if you see one
-ICYMI: Black bear gets boot from Burncoat
-Shopping: Adidas Memorial Day deals on shoes, clothes and more
-On the lighter side: Virginia family finds bags stuffed with $1M lying on road
-Table for one? Deer bursts though Waltham restaurant window (:33)
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 5 Worcester homes for sale
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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