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 (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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