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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:40: The COVID-19 testing location at CVS in Shrewsbury will close tonight
+8:00: 39 new cases in Worcester, 372 overall, 57 in Shrewsbury, 22 in Grafton, 20 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (29:47)
+8:00: Supplies from Patriots' relief flight come to Worcester
+8:00: Dr. Michael Hirsh, Worcester Medical Director, thinks he and his team prepared for surge
+8:00: George's Coney Island decides to close for 2 weeks during surge
+8:00: Palms and adoration in St. John's parking lot
+8:00: State totals: 29 new deaths, 260 overall, 1,337 new cases, 13,837 overall, 76,429 tested
+4:00: ‘Worcester Together’ raises $1M over weekend
+4:00: A message from City Councilor Moe Bergman (3:08)
+4:00: Radio Worcester (14:08): Dr. Michael Hirsh - A Critical Few Weeks
+4:00: WBJ Podcast (38:57): Eric Dickson on prepping for the surge at UMass Memorial
+4:00: WCCA-TV's Daily Breaking (14:26): Troy Lee, senior at Tantasqua Regional High School
+4:00: Check out this sunrise in Worcester
+4:00: Sudz City Laundromat on Millbury operates food pantry
+4:00: 39-year-old Milford man shot in altercation with police
+4:00: NYC to begin temporarily burying coronavirus victims in local parks
+7:20: Cashier at Leicester Walmart sprayed in eyes with Lysol by customer mad about purchase limit, police say
+7:20: Americans brace for ‘hardest, saddest’ week of their lives
-Updated projections show Mass. death toll more than tripling, study shows
-23 new cases in Worcester, 333 total, 52 in Shrewsbury, 22 in Grafton, 19 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (29:41)
-Field hospital at DCU Center will be ready to open by Thursday
-Central Mass. schools ramping up shutdown instruction, but maintaining realistic expectations
-Agencies sharpen focus on elders' needs
-Webinar Monday on stimulus package. Details from Worcester Business Journal
-Radio Worcester (12:06): Nancy Cahalen, President/CEO of BBB of Central New England, on coronavirus scams
-Closing the Distance (6:38): Video series from College of the Holy Cross
-Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home adds streaming option to services
-State totals: 15 new deaths, 231 overall, 764 new tests, 12,500 total, 71,937 tested. Story
-At the office: My boss is now calling me constantly at home — how do I get them to stop?
-Coronavirus death rate for New Orleans is double that of NYC
-Ex-Navy commander who sounded alarm over coronavirus tests positive for virus
-International: British DJ dies from coronavirus after he told docs to 'save someone else'
-Dr. Fauci says it's likely coronavirus will become 'seasonal'
-Missing you morning workout? Check out Health for fitness workout and demo videos
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan) -- Little boy in Tenn. with cystic fibrosis gives inspiring message: He beat COVID-19
In Other News
+8:00: Charter plans to raise its minimum wage to $20
-Latest weather: Pretty sweet
-Tribute to 'Auntie Dot,' owner of legendary Grafton Hill pizza shop for 45 years, who passed away April 3
-ICYMI: Restaurant, a Worcester favorite, to close for good
-UPDATED April 5: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Palm Sunday around the Diocese of Worcester (26 photos)
-Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito of Shrewsbury continuing to stockpile campaign cash, outpacing Gov. Baker
-Lilac Hedge Farm betting on online orders to stay afloat
-ICYMI: Worcester boy, 6, receives new heart after 4-year wait
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Paxton home has custom gourmet kitchen, in-ground pool and home movie theater (5:44)
-National: Massive blaze near Florida airport burns more than 3,500 rental cars
-On the lighter side: Meet Dancing Chuck Franzke, a World War II veteran from Wisconsin, who made another dance video at age 97
-Local businesses: Have an offer or deal you want people to know about? Let us know
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 57 today in Worcester
-Peak fall foliage is getting closer (3:31)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: State’s first cannabis lounge in Worcester to close, owner seeks new location and state license
+6:00: Worcester area voters head to polls for early voting
+6:00: Worcester councilor seeks community forum on Amazon drones
+6:00: Wachusett senior undergoes revolutionary spinal procedure to play football (3:07)
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2026-27 highlights, NHL Week 3
-The "Mystery of the Stained Glass Window" continues to confound
-WPI research using A.I. to identify melanoma gets boost in international competition
-Bee Zee seeks approval for Southwest Cutoff gas station expansion
-Prosecution rests in Inoa retrial; alleged accomplice doesn’t testify
-Worcester's 10 biggest development opportunities
-Mayor Petty wants City Council to take stance on marijuana law
-Amazon drone deliveries, marijuana ballot question and street repairs on Worcester council agenda
-Shrewsbury calls for pause on Amazon drone delivery amid concerns
-Coat drive to distribute nearly 4,000 winter coats
-From public housing to homeownership in Worcester: Worcester Housing Authority programs changing narrative around affordable (2:36). Article
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Community Media Day on Tuesday
-Mount Wachusett has been a popular Central Mass. destination for 150 years
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant celebrates 1 year on Park Ave.
-Multi-cuisine food hall Wonder opens in Worcester. How to get 50% off
-ICYMI: "Back to spending time together": The world of mahjong proves popular in Central Mass.
-A boy who struggled to be heard finds his voice—and a championship—in the waves
-Worcester addiction forum emphasizes housing, employment and support beyond treatment
-1 Worcester home’s power bill is $500. A half-mile away in Shrewsbury, it’s 70% lower
-Worcester man charged in $162,180 Mass. Health fraud
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Halloween trick-or-treating 5 to 8
-Halloween in Holden next Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster schools tout massive improvement in state assessment
-Data centers, Flock cameras among key votes at Charlton Special Town Meeting
-Dudley man arrested after police execute warrants, seize stolen guns and drugs
-Harvard Sweet Boutique owner shares affection for confections with community
-Free overdose response training Tuesday in Shrewsbury
-Southbridge fire station nearing completion as $20 million project remains under budget
-Westborough Women's Club raises funds to help those battling childhood cancer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Mass. bars can stay open an extra hour this Halloween. Here's why
>SHOWTIME: Wholesale Klezmer Band brings "Jewish Life in Song" to Southbridge
-100 FM The Pike (16:11): Steve Schirripa ("The Sopranos," "Blue Bloods") is bringing Willie Boy to Worcester
-Radio Worcester (16:17): Joel Hoekstra on Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Worcester return
>OPINION: Scotia Hille: Omnibus bills enable opaque lawmaking
-Jay Kaufman: Complexity isn’t the issue. The Legislature’s dysfunction is
-WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 612 (28:24): Carl Rushton, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:05): Ballot questions 1, 2 and 3, plus changing local media landscape
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester priest
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Jets, 26-19, as Drake Maye throws 3 touchdowns
-Patriots once again battered by injuries in win
-New era begins as Jayson Tatum, Celtics embark on first season without Jaylen Brown
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey downed by Army
-CBS Sports Network to air Holy Cross at Lafayette men's basketball matchup
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres, 5-2
-Gov. Healey calls for girls flag football to become official M.I.A.A. varsity sport
>CARS: Tesla’s new flying Roadster performs stunning maneuvers during live unveiling
>NATIONAL: Deadly incident at Canada military base
-French police arrest 1,800 protesters after violent clashes and looting
-Air Force commando dies after falling from 170-foot rafters during fast-rope demonstration at college football game
-Tragic: Father of 3 stabbed to death while getting snacks for kids waiting at park
>NEW ENGLAND: What's ahead this week in the Matthew Farwell trial (2:52)
-After suspended drunken crash, Mass. candidate for lt. gov. suspends campaign (2:31)
-Ballot question 7: Could smaller lots make homes affordable? (2:27)
>COLLEGES: Leah Ben-Ami named executive director for Foundations Forward at Assumption
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Not declaring this item at customs can get you a $300 fine
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-The best and worst months to apply for a job, according to data
-Q&A: Good Feels grows amid cannabis industry uncertainty
>SHOPPING: Don't pay full price for fall and Halloween decor at these 6 stores
>HOMES: Real estate Q&A with Kathleen Goneau
>HEALTH: Why you may have trouble finding new flu shot at pharmacies (2:27)
-Tapeworm drug could treat disease that affects 190 million women
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Simple lemon chicken
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new 4-part Netflix docuseries on Mike Tyson (2:28)
>MOVIES: Family friendly Halloween movies
>CELEBRITY: Viola Davis reveals disease that left her with "9 out of 10" pain
-Elizabeth Hurley sparks engagement rumors with mysterious new diamond ring
>ANIMALS: Cat family shows up just as family says goodbye to their dog (1:59)
>HISTORY: A new book reveals the sickening extent of J.F.K.'s philandering
>GOOD NEWS: Man becomes oldest to fly with wingsuit, attempts to break record
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, man accused of stealing flamingo says he drank up to 40 beers before pulling off heist
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