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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:30: 53 new cases in Worcester, 963 total, Shrewsbury 103 (+8 cases), Grafton 39 (+4), Holden 29 (+0), Leicester 17 (+2). Press conference video (33:23)
+7:30: Worcester will order customers to wear face coverings at grocery stores, essential businesses
+7:30: State totals: 137 new deaths, 1,245 total, 2,263 new cases, 32,181 total, 140,773 tested
+7:30: Baker: Residents can expect decision on extending statewide stay-at-home advisory, school closures in near future
+7:30: 102,828 in Mass. file for unemployment, new claims down 26% from last week
+7:30: All N.H. schools will continue remote learning for rest of school year
+7:30: Small business relief program runs out of money
+2:45: Quinn's Irish Pub launches 'Food for the Front Line' initiative
+12:10: COVID-19 in Central Mass: Remembering those who have died
+12:10: Every country must meet 6 conditions before stay-at-home orders can be safely lifted
+12:10: Navy may reinstate USS Theodore Roosevelt captain
+8:05: Worcester health centers face critical PPE shortage
+8:05: COVID-19 Heroes -- Life as a Saint V's PCA during pandemic
-42 new cases in Worcester, 910 total, Shrewsbury 95 (no new cases), Grafton 35 (+2), Holden 29 (+1), Leicester 15 (+0). Press conference video (26:05)
-Ch. 4: Exclusive look inside UMass Memorial's coronavirus testing lab (1:59)
-‘The surge is here,’ Worcester ICU beds being filled
-St. Vincent Hospital nurses face furloughs
-WPI research finds SARS drugs could treat coronavirus
-Worcester music clubs deal with pandemic crisis
-Worcester Airport receives $1.3 million in federal funds
-Worcester Creative Relief Fund distributes $35,000 to local artists
-Turn seltzer bottles into protective masks? Polar Beverages co-owners got you
-Father of UMass Memorial nurse surprises daughter with thoughtful gesture
-Donations help fuel Sir Loin Catering's free takeout service
-State totals: 151 new deaths, 1,108 total, 1,755 new cases, 29,918 total, 132,023 tested
-Death toll at Holyoke Soldiers Home now at 47
-Stimulus check payments: Online banking down for many
-No, you do not have to repay your coronavirus relief checks
-Social distancing may be here until 2022, Harvard study says (:28)
-U.S. retail sales see biggest drop ever
-This is where all 50 states stand on reopening U.S. economy
-Dr. Fauci: How sports can return in U.S.
-ICYMI: 59 prisoners have been released from Worcester County jails because of coronavirus concerns
-ICYMI: Police, firefighters pay tribute to Worcester health care workers with parade (5:33)
-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
-On the lighter side: Cops in Maryland remind people to wear pants outside amid lockdown
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Auburn Police buy meals from Worcester restaurant for UMass Memorial nurses
In Other News
-Latest weather: Snow ... yes, snow
+7:30: Red Sox' anger mounts over MLB's stalled 2018 investigation
+2:45: Last brother of Worcester's famed musicians, Jerry Loconto, dies
+8:05: Worcester's Doherty High School project moves on to schematic design phase
+8:05: Worcester's Mulcahy Field to get a face-lift
-Worcester Police find SUV involved in hit and run, work to ID driver
-Worcester bar warned by state
-Worcester schools raising money to provide students Chromebooks for remote learning
-Worcester Housing Authority completes second phase $13.5 million energy efficiency project
-Updated list of restaurants offering take out or delivery
-Video captures massive paper mill explosion in Maine (warning: language)
-Shopping: Best TV deals, LG, Vizio, Samsung and more
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Apartments for rent in Worcester: What will $1,700 get you?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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