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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:15: Logan passenger departures down 76%
+7:15: Disney parks to remain closed indefinitely
+5:15: 17 new cases in Worcester, 55 total, 6 in Shrewsbury, 6 in Grafton, 5 in Holden, 1 in Leicester. Press conference video (32:30)
+4:30: State totals: 823 new cases, 3,240 total, 35 deaths, 29,371 tested, 288 hospitalized
+4:30: Gun Parlor in Worcester stays open despite governor’s order
+4:30: ‘Now you’re infected,’ Putnam suspect says while coughing in trooper’s face
+4:30: Walmart reports rise in sales of tops, not pants, during coronavirus
+12:15: Local contractor donates $400k of medical equipment to Worcester hospitals
+12:15: Radio Worcester (7:05) -- City Councilor Sean Rose talks Free Throws for your Community (Worcester Together Fundraiser)
+12:15: Baker: All travelers entering Mass. must isolate for 14 days (2:30)
+12:15: Why isn't Mass. releasing town-by-town data? (2:44)
+12:15: Immediate need for nurses, respiratory therapists in Mass.
+12:15: Boston Catholics OK to eat meat on Lent Fridays
+7:00: Essential workers can get free daycare in Worcester
-11 new cases in Worcester, 38 total, 5 in Shrewsbury, 5 in Grafton, 2 in Holden. Press conference video (22:16)
-More patients in city are requiring intensive care. Related: Patients avoiding hospitals concerns Worcester Medical Director
-New symptom: Stomach pain now appearing as only symptom for some confirmed cases
-Worcester school nurses donate supplies (7 photos)
-UMass Medical School accelerating graduation of fourth-year medical students
-Radio Worcester (10:04) -- Dani Babineau on how pandemic is impacting Redemption Rock
-WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (19:16) -- Allen Fletcher of Worcester Public Market
-Reliant Foundation donates $116K to local health services
-FLEXcon donates Hazmat suits, protective shields to UMass Memorial
-Need propane? Travel trailer/motor home rental? Fuller RV is here to help
-Worcester small businesses have until Friday to apply for $10,000 grants offered by city
-'Don’t try to guess on who it is and put names out.' Spencer announces 2 positive tests
-State totals: 579 new cases, 2,417 total, 25 dead
-Mass. rolls out measures to protect low-income renters, homeowners
-U.S. jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record
-This is why you shouldn't flush 'flushable' wipes
-McDonald's reportedly yanking all-day breakfast menu
-Scam alert: Beware calls asking for your information to receive stimulus checks
-Critical supplies to donate? Here's who to call
-On the lighter side: Doughnuts with Dr. Anthony Fauci's face selling like hot cakes
-Today's Heroes (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester makers 3D printing parts to convert CPR masks to N95 respirators
In Other News
+12:15: Worcester's own Ricky Duran Will Perform a Live One-Hour Show on Facebook and Instagram
-UPDATED: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Overnight: Three-alarm fire in three-decker off Park Ave.
-Greater Worcester might be better primed for recovery from coronavirus recession than most areas of country
-After Burncoat, Worcester East Middle and Grafton Street schools in line for replacement
-Worcester-area student athletes adjusting to loss of spring season
-Will Smith praises Worcester’s Joyner Lucas for tribute song to actor’s career
-ICYMI: Death at Worcester County House of Correction profiled in WBUR investigation 'Dying on the sheriff's watch'. Audio (10:34)
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Walkthrough of available units in Kelley Square Lofts (22:05)
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Top Posts
-The restaurant chain that never closes has closed nearly a quarter of their locations
-Judges tests positive; Worcester court, 2 others forced to close
-Now people are panic-buying eggs
-8 new cases in Worcester, 27 overall. Holden reports first 2 cases. Press conference video (20:24)
-Scenes throughout Worcester during stay-at-home advisory (29 photos)
-Everything you need to know about stimulus package
-19 official cases in Worcester, but total number 'significantly higher." Press conference video (28:43)
-Target settles class-action lawsuit filed by Clinton woman for $2.3M
-It ‘started a cartwheel and just fell’: Witnesses describe fatal Sterling plane crash
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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