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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
-Latest obituaries | | -Yesterday's highlights
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 (:28). High of 54 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-3 affordable Worcester condos offered to first-time homebuyers
-Worcester celebrates state’s largest office-to-housing conversion
-Contractor claims Menkiti Group withheld nearly $1 million in payments on Downtown Worcester project
-Initiative pairs cancer survivors, patients at UMass Memorial (3:54)
-Ghosts, goblins and kids from all neighborhoods invited to Worcester Hill-O-Ween
-From farmers to blacksmiths, Old Sturbridge Village's scarecrow stroll brings New England history to life
-Data reveals the most dangerous time to be on road on Halloween (2:42)
-Worcester police join Canterbury Candy Trail at Canterbury Street School
-Worcester protesters decry I.C.E. during march at courthouses, City Hall
-Ten West Market in Holden nearly ready to reopen after devastating fire
-Grafton veteran has served everywhere from Antarctica to the Mojave Desert
-Character Day at Worcester Technical High School (1:40)
-Worcester Police Department log for Friday, October 30th
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: Best of Mass Burgers, Part 3: Numbers 10 to 1 (2:51)
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-Best of Mass Burgers, Part 2: Numbers 20 to 11 (2:21)
-ICYMI: Sainthood effort for Worcester mother and activist suspended
-Shortcut to faster road, sidewalk resurfacing in Worcester proposed
-Worcester man charged in church child rape case is a sex offender, records show
-Authorities identify driver of car killed in crash on Route 20 in Shrewsbury
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Lead and brush drop-off 8 to 2:30 today
-Vacancy on Agricultural Commission
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn adds 3-way stop at Rochdale and West streets intersection
-Road paving begins Saturday on Oak Street in Shrewsbury
-Family owned jewelry store in Central Mass. to close after "45 wonderful years"
-Iconic Downtown Westborough business sold to local resident
-Who will lead Oxford schools? The search is now underway
-Flock camera decision in Charlton delayed following town meeting vote
-Sen. John Cronin joins state veterans jobs commission
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Diwali celebration, Gershwin and Ellington celebrated
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:22)
-Saturday night's all right for haunting: Halloween events around
-Community Drum Circles Sunday at The Village
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Amazon drone delivery plan demands council’s attention
-Karen Trainor: Ode to fall flora
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 134 (28:06): Shopping for the holidays
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:27): Westborough police chief’s leave and Worcester Diocese accountability
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:57): Police oversight, housing and voter registration
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to doctor who spent his career in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots put $84 million veteran on trade block after role change
-Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson broke up — last year
-Holy Cross football hosts No. 19/21 Richmond
-Holy Cross hockey stars Anna Billa & Naemi Herzig set to play in Women’s World Championship
-Holy Cross women's hockey falls to No. 11 UConn, 1-0
-100 FM The Pike (15:21): Fitzy's Friday Blitz: Pats injuries, ripping darts with the Brewers
-Railers fall to Adirondack, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Man accused of trying to kill his wife at senior living home
-Instagram prank on hardworking Red Baron worker sparks massive fundraiser
-Tragic: Fisherman, 71, killed by 12-foot alligator while he stood on shoreline
>NEW ENGLAND: Matthew Farwell trial expert delves into Sandra Birchmore's psyche (29:48)
-State faces lawsuit over rental assistance pause
>POLITICS: Federal election monitors expected in at least 2 Mass. cities
-It only takes a minute to find out if you're registered to vote (1:01)
-Ballot Question 7 (3:11): Zoning for single-family homes
>COLLEGES: WPI celebrates 64 faculty honorees at Celebration of Faculty Excellence
>TRAVEL: JetBlue's future up in the air, expert says (:52)
>BUSINESS: UMass Memorial hospitals sue drug giant over patient claims data demand
-Meta settles with teen during trial over social media addiction claims
-Radio Worcester (10:43): B.B.B.’s Lisa Swanson on consumer scam reports across Mass.
>SHOPPING: When is Black Friday? Experts preview the biggest sales
>HOMES: Why now is the perfect time to face your homebuying fears
>HEALTH: How to support young adults with cancer (2:02). Article
-Ketamine and kratom: Doctor explains risks for young adults (2:40). Article
-What families need to know about risks energy drinks pose to kids
>FOOD: Karen Trainor: Pumpkin possibilities: Recipes that recycle
>TV/STREAMING: The best Halloween movies for kids on Netflix
-New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Verity," "The Dog Stars" and more
>CELEBRITY: Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard's most candid confessions about marriage and parenthood
-Kevin Pollak says Tom Cruise punched Jack Nicholson after "A Few Good Men" courtroom scene
>ANIMALS: Wolf dad won't stop crying until he's reunited with his family (4:36)
>HISTORY: Forgotten Mass. Architecture (1:37): The Keystone Arch Bridges
>GOOD NEWS: Baby's life saved after family dog detects racing heartbeat
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, laundromat erupts into chaos after deer comes smashing in through window
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