Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:05: Clinton has 2 confirmed cases
+5:05: State total: 85 new cases, 413 total cases. First Mass. fatality reported
+5:05: Weather advisory issued for region through Monday
+12:15: Shrewsbury records first postitive
+12:15: Updated -- Here's where Worcester students can get 'to-go' meals
+12:15: Tax Day, filing and paying, moved to July 15, Mnuchin says
+12:15: Radio Worcester (9:19) -- The Worcester Chamber is offering services to all businesses, member or not
+12:15: Bank Of America allowing loan deferments
+12:15: This toilet paper calculator tells you how long your stash will last
+12:15: Hallmark bringing back Christmas movie marathon to help people self-quarantine
+9:00: In Worcester, school and daycare closures present challenge for many parents
+9:00: UMass Memorial has 1 COVID-19 patient in ICU, 110 employees on quarantine, 114 admitted patients under investigation
-5th positive test in Worcester, 200 being evaluated. Press conference video (24:43)
-Worcester opening homeless shelters at North High, Worcester Tech, Ascension Church, St. John's Church
-Worcester nurse's desperate plea for help from behind the lines in war on virus
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant busted for serving during ban
-ICYMI: Prescriptions soar for this cheap, 70-year-old drug showing promising results in speeding recovery
-YWCA hopes to serve as emergency childcare program in Worcester
-Some small businesses eligible for $10,000 grants, application process begins Monday
-Here's what state is doing now for laid off workers (1:59)
-Radio Worcester (12:52): Worcester Together with Tim Garvin of the United Way of Central Mass.
-Coronavirus closures hitting hair salons hard (2:07)
-Community colleges go entirely online
-WRTA downshifts as ridership plummets
-State totals: 72 new cases, 328 overall
-State hope to have 3,500 tests a day by next week (1:08)
-Where's my five cents? Mass. suspending bottle redemption enforcement
-California issues statewide stay-at-home order
-Ga. senator dumped stocks after coronavirus meeting, report claims
-Digestive issues could be first symptom, study says
-Planet Fitness members outraged
-Can't make a credit card or mortgage payment? Here's how to ask for help
-Walmart shortens hours even further
-Update: 4th member of New Jersey family dies, three more hospitalized
-Sterling animal shelter recommends pet owners create preparedness plan
-Shrewsbury teen preaches 'sharing is caring' - with free toilet paper
In Other News
+9:00 Get the Buc outta here: It's official, Brady signs with Tampa Bay
-Latest weather: High in the upper 60s today
-SEE THE LIST: Which restaurants are open for take out or delivery
-Street layout around Polar Park gets adjustments
-Sick Millbury plumber dies after marijuana conviction; lawyer expects charges vacated
-Worcester delays ban on plastic bags
-Water main break at Pleasant and Baxter streets
-Behind Scenes with Olivia Scanlon and Brick Box Theatre (13:56)
-Locals players dominate 2020 Bravehearts roster
-Area golf course closes for good
-What's coming to Netflix in April (7:02)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen uses decade-long cancer battle to inspire hope
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Top Posts
-2-alarm fire overnight in Worcester displaces 20, firefighter sustains minor injury
-The Queen's Cups closes, lays off 80% of staff
-Hopeful news: Mass. residents rated among lowest risk
-UMass Memorial starting drive-through screening
-4th positive test in Worcester; St. V's temporarily ran out of tests; Press conference Video (32:37)
-3 N.J. family members dead, 4 more hospitalized
-Tragic: Area 24-year-old taken too soon by 'heartbreaking battle' with addiction
-Worcester hospitals lack beds for expected cases, report says
-IRS gives Americans 3-month break to file taxes
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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