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 (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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