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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 (:37). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
+6:00: Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
+6:00: Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
+6:00: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
+1:00: See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Authorities identify Conn. man as wrong-way driver killed on Route 146 in Millbury
-Unpaid stipends, missing state scholarships: Questions mount as Anna Maria College closes
-Worcester School Committee approves $623.8 million budget, hears concerns over classroom technology
-Worcester chosen for bike program geared to riders 50 and over
-New Miss Mass. is a Westborough cop — hear from her, on the job (3:22)
-Public reading of Frederick Douglas' "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" Friday on Worcester Common
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 Worcester nonprofits awarded Sincere Foundation grants
>DINING OUT: The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-This Mass. restaurant is up in a treehouse (1:00)
-ICYMI: Deadly wrong-way crash on I-290 (2:12). Article
-Authorities identify woman who crashed into, opened fire at Sturbridge hotel
-Man pleads guilty to helping stage robbery of Worcester liquor store
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): July Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Participate in Vision Zero Survey
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mourning Michael Earl, The Clam Box "family" to return to work
-Earlier: Heartbreaking loss: Mom remembers son killed in scooter crash (2:28)
-Gardner man arrested for O.U.I. after police say he fled rotary crash, left girlfriend in car
-Community Advocate Athlete of the Week: Havish Thotakura, Shrewsbury track
-Update from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-For $1, Spencer is getting its own ambulance service
-Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library invites all ages to "Plant a Seed, Read!" this summer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-"The soldier behind the smile" — Harvey Ball's WWII memoir published
-The Silverbacks are set to perform at the Marine Corps League in Worcester
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr.'s 72nd year saw a new grandchild, boiler
-What's Up Worcester Crossroad Conversations (1:25:15): Elija Nassar, Gold Rose Art Gallery
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the former owner of the Spanish Grill
>SPORTS: U.S. falls to Turkey on stoppage-time goal to close out World Cup group stage
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 10 through 6
-Dianna Russini bragged about using NFL coach to get out of ticket
-Timberwolves "explored Jaylen Brown trades," preferred LaMelo Ball: Report
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-3
-Holy Cross announces 2026 football home game times
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 4-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 3-2
>CARS: 20,000 Toyota, Lexus, Subaru vehicles recalled. See affected vehicles
>NATIONAL: Ghislaine Maxwell files appeal, citing Epstein files release
-At least 17 people injured after driver plows into Mexican soccer fans celebrating World Cup win
-Tragic: Parenting influencer's daughter drowns in swimming pool
>NEW ENGLAND: Man arrested after alleged upskirt recording at Xfinity Center concert
-Supreme Court ruling could impact 45,000 Haitians in Massachusetts (2:53)
-Sail Boston releases full list of ship berthing locations
>COLLEGES: 2 WPI faculty named Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellows
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Our trip to Legoland New York
-Some hotels are charging guests for smoking — even if they didn’t
>BUSINESS: Mass. pauses tax incentives for data center developers
-LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed
-4 startups receive $1 million investment through new Worcester accelerator
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: Experts warn against misuse of weight-loss drugs (2:57)
>FOOD: Comfort food is out, premium meals are in while having a rough week: Survey
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Will Ferrell Netflix show, "Hawk" (2:28)
>MOVIES: "Blair Witch" movie reboot lands release date
>CELEBRITY: Mickey Rourke shows off missing teeth after being evicted from L.A. home
-Lionel Richie, 77, falls ill onstage in Minnesota, abruptly ends opening night concert
>ANIMALS: 3 of the cutest — but deadliest — animals on Earth (4:04)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Doctor goes above and beyond for her cancer patient, ending with a big surprise (2:46)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, chicken becomes temporary police recruit after road rescue
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