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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Noon: Rutland police officer loses valiant battle with COVID-19
-Noon: COVID-19 testing begins at Worcester Walmart
-Noon: Boston sports teams will be able to practice again soon -- with precautions
-Noon: Pandemic enters new phase in U.S. as experts shift focus to new hot spots
-Double-digits deaths at 8 Worcester long-term care facilities
-Local nursing home acted quickly, but couldn’t keep COVID-19 at bay
-23 new cases in Worcester, 4,060 total; Shrewsbury, 270 (no new cases); Millbury, 220 (+5); Leicester, 134 (+1); Grafton, 81 (+1); Holden, 77 (+1). Press conference video (30:47)
-Worcester sees spike in serious strokes, heart attacks
-Want to reopen schools? Consider these things first
-200th COVID-19 patient released from St. Vincent Hospital (:21)
-New testing site at CVS on Lincoln Street, Worcester
-WCCA-TV 'Daily Breaking' (28:18): Most Rev. Robert McManus, Bishop, Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester
-Rosen's Roundtable (28:20): COVID-19 in the Woo
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Craig Blais, President & CEO, WBDC
-Worcester will drop criminal complaint against Pastor Kristopher Casey
-State totals: 4,123 long-term care deaths, 6,640 total, 529 in ICU, 675 new cases
-Mass. sees another 38,000 unemployment claims; 41 million Americans have now applied for unemployment
-Stop & Shop extends 10% pay raise for workers through July 4th
-Is it safe to have backyard BBQ with another family? (3:01)
-At the office: Maybe a return to office isn’t so bad
-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)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 103-year-old drinks beer to celebrate beating coronavirus (:19)
In Other News
-12:10: Who's open for take our or delivery? (updated)
-Noon: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Noon: REMINDER that Plantation St. bridge to close this weekend for demo
-JetBlue and American Airlines expected to suspend flights out of Worcester
-Mass. expected to announce plan Friday to reopen restaurants
-Women's bowling league meets for bittersweet farewell at Colonial
-Find alternate route today: Southbridge St. will be paved from Madison St. to Quinsigamond Ave.
-Who's open for take our or delivery? (updated)
-Follo’s Food Review: Chicken Waffle Cone at Pixels & Pints
-City names Dunn, McGourthy to cabinet positions
-WPI-led researchers shrink breast cancer tumors in mice with targeted therapy
-Tribute to famed instructor Charlotte Klein, who trained thousands of dancers, dies at 86
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester delayed a day because of Memorial Day
-Oklahoma man busted in Sturbridge on weapons charges
-Boston Marathon canceled (:58)
-'Let them stay in your house': Boston Police Commissioner criticizes judges' release of prisoners (2:06)
-National: 7 shot in Louisville protest; Minneapolis police precinct overrun, set on fire
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): To-do lists spark interest in home repair
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina: Bear opens Mercedes door, freaks out city slickers
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>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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