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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:00: 41 new cases in Worcester, 4,037 total; Shrewsbury, 270 (no new cases); Millbury, 215 (+1); Leicester, 133 (+1); Grafton, 80 (0); Holden, 76 (+1). Next press conference: Thursday
+8:00: UMass Medical School researchers ramp up convalescent plasma study
+8:00: International students in limbo: Pandemic leaves many stranded and struggling to survive
+8:00: Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:19): Memorial Day, Reopening, Speed Humps, and COVID
+8:00: Fraud detection causing unemployment claims delays in Mass.
+8:00: Mass. education officials working to have K-12 schools open in the fall
+8:00: Pandemic still getting worse in these 24 states
+8:45: 28 people at Worcester Sam's Club distribution center test positive
-15 new cases in Worcester, 4,000 total; Shrewsbury, 270 (1 new case); Millbury, 214 (+6); Leicester, 132 (+4); Grafton, 80 (0); Holden, 75 (0). Press conference video (24:00)
-Worcester forms economic committee to help rebuild small businesses
-As smaller museums begin reopening, one in Worcester makes big changes
-Worcesteria: Whining in West Boylston
-Uh oh: 1 in 5 teachers unlikely to return to classrooms this fall, poll finds
-Surge ‘is behind us’ in Mass., Gov. Baker says
-Lt. Gov. Polito of Shrewsbury addresses report about family gathering (1:22)
-Harvard doctor 'cautiously hopeful' there will not be significant second wave
-New study says vitamin D can’t prevent or treat coronavirus
-What we know — and still don't know — about coronavirus
-RMV extends deadlines for expiring licenses, registrations, inspections
-Baker announces $56M to help feed families dealing with food insecurity
-At the office: 63 percent prefer to work from home one day per week, survey says
-Hit the road! RV sales see boost amid search for different vacation possibilities
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
In Other News
+8:00: Worcester evaluating consequences for Polar Park delay
+11:45: Worcester woman arrested in fatal stabbing on Meade Street
+11:45: Two Worcester men arrested for selling cocaine on Main St.
+11:45: Worcester man's car hits moose in Western Mass.
+11:30: Who's open for take our or delivery?
+8:45: Beautiful sunrise photo in Worcester
-Worcester market announces new online ordering system, kitchen reopening
-Motley Crew is ready for customers on Shrewsbury St.
-Temporary speed humps endorsed for Worcester streets
-Grafton to allow outdoor dining when restaurants reopen
-Feds: 30 kilos of cocaine seized from trucker in Charlton
-Video of Monday's 4-alarm fire in Brookfield (1:01)
-Time-lapse video of Lake Quinsigamond (1:26)
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of May 25
-Free meals for kids & teens at North High 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday
-Slow down! State police bag more speeders in Central Mass.
-Less of an itch to scratch? Mass. Lottery at risk of becoming obsolete
-Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month
-NHL announces Return to Play plan; How it affects the Bruins
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester delayed a day because of Memorial Day
-ICYMI: Tragic end to search for missing person in Holden woods
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Mortgage delinquencies surge by 1.6M in April
-Tragic: Heartbreaking video shows stranded kayaker’s final moments
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Good Samaritan rescues crash victim from burning vehicle on I-495
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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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