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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:30: 29 new cases in Worcester, 715 total. 89 in Shrewsbury, 31 Grafton, 28 Holden, 14 Leicester. Press conference video (27:26)
+7:30: Employees of essential businesses, restaurants in Worcester required to wear masks under new order
+7:30: Cases reported by Central Mass. cities, towns as of Monday
+7:30: UMass Memorial Medical Center support staff seek hazard pay, testing
+7:30: State totals: 88 new deaths, 844 total, 1,392 new cases, 26,867 total, 122,049 tested
+7:30: Changes come to Mass. grocery stores (1:39)
+2:30: If construction shutdown lasts until June, WooSox likely won't start on time
+2:30: Hanover will return $30M in auto premiums for April, May, to eligible customers
+2:30: WCCA-TV 'Daily Breaking' (27:33): Victoria Waterman, CEO, Girls Inc. of Worcester
+2:30: California cop dies after twice being denied test
+2:30: John Krasinski does it again, gets health workers free phone service, lifetime Sox tix (1:16)
+11:00: 1,000 cases of bananas donated to Worcester's schools, pantries, shelters
+11:00: ThisWeekInWorcester.com launches a COVID-19 dashboard
+11:00: Essential manufacturers in Central Mass. have found a way to produce
+11:00: BU says students may not be able to return until January (:28)
+11:00: 212 residents, staff at Cambridge nursing homes test positive
+11:00: Celeb chef and Worcester native Geoffrey Zakarian hosting 'Great New York Foodathon'
+11:00: Does cooking kill the coronavirus? And more food questions answered
+11:00: Coronavirus likely spread in California as early as December: official
-46 new cases in Worcester, 686 total, 86 in Shrewsbury, 30 in Grafton, 28 in Holden, 10 in Leicester. No press conference on Easter Sunday
-Ch. 5: Worcester EMTs now being used for telemedicine calls (1:48)
-IRS says first batch of stimulus checks have been sent
-UMass Medical students make 130 gallons of hand sanitizer
-Many essential grocery store employees enjoyed day off (2:01)
-New Yorker profile of Dr. Anthony Fauci, a Holy Cross grad
-Closing the Distance - Video Series from College of the Holy Cross (11:16)
-ICYMI: SIGN OF THE TIMES -- 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, North Main Street heading toward Highland Street, Worcester
-ICYMI: Auburn firefighters working 96-hour shifts, taking other extreme measures to prevent further spread
-State totals: 70 new deaths, 756 total, 2,615 new cases, 25,475 total, 116,730 tested. Story
-Mass. communities begin new restrictions to fight spread (2:07)
-Thousands of Bay State healthcare workers to begin receiving hazard pay
-States say rapid coronavirus testing machines sitting idle
-Every state under disaster declaration for first time in U.S. history
-585 cases among USS Theodore Roosevelt crew
-Fauci says ‘rolling reentry’ of U.S. economy possible in May
-Projected Mass. surge peak now April 26, death toll increases, latest data shows
-Poll: 72% will not attend sporting events until vaccine available
-Local news around nation: 5 grocery store clerks die, more than 200 sick at food processing plant and more
-Michigan woman loses entire family to coronavirus within days
-At the office: Americans boozing it up while working at home, study shows
-On the lighter side: 93-year-old's plea for more beer during lockdown goes viral
-Not too early to start making plans for when this is over. 52 RVs for rent you can tour online at Fuller RV Rental & Sales
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Anonymous donor gives every household in small Iowa town $150 in gift cards for food
In Other News
+2:30: I-290 lanes in Auburn closed overnight Wednesday, Thursday
-Latest weather: Rain and heavy, possibly damaging winds
-Worcester Police searching for SUV that knocked rider off motorcycle
-Mark Your Calendar: Monday, April 27 is 'Take Out Day' in Worcester
-Wayward goat removed from package store property in Worcester
-Vehicle slams into utility pole in Charlton; many lose power
-6 dead as storms, tornadoes tear through Mississippi
-ICYMI: Retired Hanover CEO Eppinger pledges match for EcoTarium fundraising drive
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Virtual tour of 36 Inman Ave, Worcester (4:11)
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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