Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:40: 14 new cases in Worcester, 115 total, 21 in Shrewsbury, 16 in Grafton, 7 in Holden, 2 in Leicester. Press conference video (27:01)
+5:00: DCU Center to be 250-bed field medical station (1:48). Story
+5:00: State totals: 33 new deaths, 868 new cases, 6,620 total cases, 89 deaths, 46,935 tested
+5:00: Gov. Baker extends stay-at-home advisory until May 4
+5:00: WRTA approves boarding change, free rides
+5:00: Claremont Academy teachers share school spirit with students
+5:00: Hotels & Airbnbs in Mass. not allowed for leisure during crisis (1:20)
+5:00: Walmart announces new steps, including temperature checks
+5:00: RVs get new role as 'quarantine and isolation housing' and for homeless
+5:00: Radio Worcester (14:42): City Manager Ed Augustus keeps us up to date on Coronavirus in Worcester
+5:00: WCCA-TV (30:42) -- Daily Breaking March 31
+9:50: Here’s what the coronavirus ‘wave’ in Mass. looks like
+9:50: Captain of aircraft carrier with growing coronavirus outbreak pleads for help from Navy
+8:30: 80 positive cases in Worcester have yet to be verified
+8:30: New online activity portal 'Rec Woo' launches on Tuesday
+8:30: State stay-at-home order, social distancing guidelines may be extended
+8:30: Chancellor Collins' message to UMass Medical community (5:45)
+8:30: Whole Food workers prepare to strike because of virus exposure concerns
-15 new cases in Worcester, 101 total, 20 more in Shrewsbury, 16 in Grafton, 7 in Holden, 2 in Leicester. Press conference video (22:27)
-Cases expected to double in Worcester by end of week
-Gov. Baker 'heartbroken' after 11 vets at Soldiers' Home die during coronavirus outbreak
-The 016 receives Facebook Community Network grant to increase coronavirus coverage
-Radio Worcester (15:29): Dr. Michael Hirsh gives a Coronavirus update for March 30
-Radio Worcester (9:54): Tim Murray talks Coronavirus Economic Relief for Local Businesses
-Radio Worcester (8:03): Worcester Together fund surpasses $2.5M
-WCCA-TV's Daily Breaking (26:33)
-WRTA bus drivers picket, ask for rear-entry boarding to ensure social distancing; most routes now at fewer than 6 riders
-For College Seniors, 2020 Will Be Hard to Forget
-Chamber postpones Worcester Women's Leadership Conference
-State totals: 797 new cases, 5,752 total, 56 deaths, 42,793 tests, 453 hospitalized
-FEMA sending refrigerated trucks to NYC
-Macy's to furlough 130,000 workers
-Engineer in Conn. makes public his working design for 3D printing ventilator splitter in case of emergency
-American Red Cross facing severe blood shortage
-Critical supplies to donate? Here's who to call
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Family on Okla. turns Little Free Library into food pantry
In Other News
+8:45: Tractor-trailer rollover on Pike ramp in Auburn
+8:30: Looking for some inspiration? Watch: Maple the woodchuck does some stair climbing at EcoTarium in Worcester
+8:30: Worcesteria: Buses, boredom and the coming bacchanal
-WooSox co-owner adds to Worcester holdings
-Worcester Police arrest 6 after breaking up party Friday night on May St.
-85,000 Sq. Foot Building on Clark St. in Worcester Sells for $13M
-Worcester Fire Department taking extra precautions, asks residents to do same
-Memory Café in Auburn supports residents with Alzheimer’s and caregivers
-Construction equipment blaze in Millbury
-UPDATED: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Today's deal: ICYMI: Taco Bell giving away free tacos on Tuesday
-Local businesses: Have an offer or deal you want people to know about? Let us know
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Top Posts
-Strike threatens deliveries from Worcester-area stores
-Someone left these signs on utility poles outside Auburn Police station
-'A complete shock': Residents being moved from Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center (1:49)
-Worcester assisted living facility creates 'safe visit' for residents, families
-Teachers at a Worcester school made this heartwarming video for students (2:55)
-Worcester funeral home puts in precautions during pandemic
-11 new cases in Worcester, 86 total. Press conference video (8:42)
-Should people without symptoms wear masks as a preventative measure?
-Elderly woman in New York dies after being shoved for not social distancing
-Calif. teen dies of coronavirus, was turned away with no insurance
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 26 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Related: Mass. Pike eastbound in Auburn shut down as trailer crash results in injuries
-Related: Police departments note multiple crashes on I-190 and Route 20
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-Developer behind proposed 364-apartment Worcester complex wants less parking
-Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
-Earlier: Worcester gathers to discuss police misconduct report: "Culture that needs to change" (1:58). Article
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:48): D.O.J. report fallout — City Manager’s response & new investigations
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
-Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Friday's Mega Millions numbers
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Local "professional tenants" face criminal charges for pattern of evictions, unpaid rent
-Worcester Community Veterinary Hospital temporarily closed following a fire
-At Great Brook Valley, toys from T&G Santa, Worcester Housing Authority
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mountview Middle School honor roll
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Last-minute holiday savings at Jed's
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Auburn Santa Tour starts at 11
-Shrewsbury student named National S.T.E.M. champion (2:16). Article
-Fallen runner gets boost from strangers at Reindeer Run in Clinton
-Millbury Select Board leans toward sale of old fire headquarters
-Northborough among 4 towns awarded grants for police body cameras
-Grafton celebrates the holidays
-Lancaster tree lit with music and fun
-Sterling police welcome new officer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-100 FM The Pike (8:13): Breakdown Lane
-Memory lanes — Candlepin bowling show at Worcester Historical Museum
-Clark’s dance groups deliver an awe-inspiring performance
-Beyond Beer: Glogg and coquito are perfect drinks for holiday season
-First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., the great escape moves closer
>OPINION: John Keough: Welcome to Worcester — Police show unified front
-Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice Bad Gift Guide
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 445 (28:40): Worcester Historical Museum 150th
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who lost his battle with West Nile Virus
>SPORTS: Patriots' Drake Maye praises Josh Allen ahead of first matchup (:59)
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Siena, 78-70
-Holy Cross women’s basketball concludes nonconference slate at Northeastern Saturday
-Holy Cross Athletics (4:50): Holiday video
-210 Sports: How about some hockey rule changes?
>NATIONAL: Man crashes into German Christmas market, killing at least 5
-Gamer, 23, shot dad dead for suggesting he get a job: police
-Tragic: Children die after falling through ice at lake
>NEW ENGLAND: How did unclaimed bodies end up with a major biotech company?
-Massachusetts has the worst drivers in the U.S., study finds
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria gets $30,000 grant to support mental health workforce development
-Holy Cross student brings suicide prevention mission to the next level
-How a love of New England and a love of sports led Alex Dumais to Assumption
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travel will be more expensive in 2025 — How to beat rising fares
>BUSINESS: Federal agency announces rule limiting bank overdraft fees (2:05)
-Mass. marijuana establishments pass $7 billion in sales
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, December 8th to 14th
>SHOPPING: Super Saturday Sales include Amazon, Walmart, Macy's
-How to Christmas shop for a better world
-Last-minute shopping tips: "It is not too late!" (1:58)
>HEALTH: Smoking young could damage your heart in real-time, study says (:41)
-Drinking more water provides health benefits for most people (1:06)
>FOOD: Mass. chef shares cookie recipe, secret to creating sweet holiday memories
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Anora," "Small Things Like These" and more
>CELEBRITY: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr have surprise reunion at London concert
>HISTORY: Toyflation — How much would your favorite childhood toy cost today
>ANIMALS: Baby rescue squirrel waits at the window for foster moms (2:38)
>GOOD NEWS: Mysterious Santa gives thousands to N.C. victims of Helene (2:41)
-Meanwhile, in Alberta, pet steer causes a stir at donut shop drive-through
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:22). High of 32 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. Pike eastbound in Auburn shut down as trailer crash results in injuries
+6:00: Police departments note multiple accidents on I-190 and Route 20
+6:00: 100 FM The Pike (8:13): Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Holy Cross women’s basketball concludes nonconference slate at Northeastern Saturday
+6:00: 210 Sports: How about some hockey rule changes?
+Noon: Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Anora," "Small Things Like These" and more
+Noon: Memory lanes — Candlepin bowling show at Worcester Historical Museum
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Glogg and coquito are perfect drinks for holiday season
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., the great escape moves closer
+Noon: Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice Bad Gift Guide
-Man who killed cousin's wife, 3 kids gets 4 life sentences (1:32). Article
-Local "professional tenants" face criminal charges for pattern of evictions, unpaid rent
-Worcester Community Veterinary Hospital temporarily closed following a fire
-Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester gathers to discuss police misconduct report: "Culture that needs to change" (1:58). Article
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:48): D.O.J. report fallout — City Manager’s response & new investigations
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
-Shrewsbury student named National S.T.E.M. champion (2:16). Article
-At Great Brook Valley, toys from T&G Santa, Worcester Housing Authority
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Why Worcester’s new equity chief has hope for role with troubled past
-Amazon strike: How could it impact holiday shipping?
>DINING OUT: Check Dining Out for holiday deals and meals
-ICYMI: Worcester holiday display features 235 inflatables (3:16)
-16 homicides in Worcester in 2024 is the most in decades
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Last-minute holiday savings at Jed's
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Town wants input on plans for Eagle Lake Recreation Area
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury leaders voice concerns about 300-unit 40B project
-Man arrested for assaulting girlfriend and smashing her phone during Shrewsbury domestic incident
-Born premature, area toddler finally gets to go home after nearly 2 years in hospital (2:26)
-Leominster man arrested after domestic dispute over denied sexual advances
-Man arrested in Hubbardston after refusing to identify himself during traffic stop, found with unprescribed pills
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-Athol woman arrested in drug raid
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Groovy gift await in Worcester Magazine guide
-Worcester star Joyner Lucas hangs out online with Will Smith (33:26)
-Meet the Rat King: Ballet dancer behind viral "The Nutcracker" videos
>OPINION: Worcesteria: Winter memories endure in New England
-John Keough: Welcome to Worcester — Police show unified front
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (55:20): Ivette Olmeda, MassDevelopment; Jasmin Rivas, Jaz-Yoga/Health and Wellness
>SPORTS: Maye backs Mayo, says "the winning is coming" for Patriots
-Bill Belichick gives "completely honest" reply to NFL wins record question
-Celtics lose to Bulls, 117-108
-Thieves target home of Celtics star Jaylen Brown's mom, swipe 2024 championship ring from assistant coach
-Bruins lose to Oilers, 3-2
-'Sader Stories podcast (32:26): Get to know head softball coach Jon Ladino
-Holy Cross men's basketball travels to Siena Friday
-Worcester State taps Lazaro Mitjans Jr. as head football coach
>NATIONAL: "Murder hornets" officially eradicated from the U.S. with no sightings since 2021
-Travis Timmerman, missing American found in Syria, evacuated by U.S. military
-Tragic: Toddler accidentally shoots, kills 22-year-old mother
>NEW ENGLAND: CVS accused of filling unlawful opioid prescriptions in suit (:41)
-Police, neighbors look for ways to stop porch pirates in Mass. (2:04). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark says new technology machines will help students' resumes
-Anna Maria gets $30,000 grant to support mental health workforce development
-Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Holy Cross (2:09)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 15 countries with fascinating Christmas traditions
>BUSINESS: Paid biweekly? These 2025 months could give you an "extra" paycheck
-LPL Financial Research: A Golden Age for Income Investors
-Radio Worcester (22:16): Resilient economy, job market trends & 2025 workforce prep
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, December 8th to 14th
>SHOPPING: How much will the average American spend this holiday season?
>HEALTH: Terrifying images show the toll lack of sleep takes on body (3:27)
-How do I reduce scarring after stitches are removed? (1:07)
>FOOD: Chef's secrets to creating sweet holiday memories (2:42)
>TV/STREAMING: Golden Globe nominees you can stream with the Disney+ bundle
>MOVIES: Bluey is bound for the big screen with a feature film coming in 2027
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton reveals why her husband of 58 years doesn’t appear in public with her
>HISTORY: The "high-tech" gadgets from 1983 holiday season
>ANIMALS: Wild bird visits woman every day to "help" write books (1:51)
>GOOD NEWS: Heart attack survivors reunited with officers who helped them
-Meanwhile, in Florida, watch a bear steal an inflatable Grinch from home
Latest obituaries | | Thursday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
-Recording Secretary, Town of Holden
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
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