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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:45: 104 new cases in Worcester, 1,067 total, Shrewsbury 105 (2 new cases), Grafton 40 (+1), Holden 29 (0), Leicester 19 (+2). Press conference video (36:41)
+5:10: State totals: 702 long-term care home deaths, 1,404 total, 2,221 new cases, 34,402 total, 148,744 tested
+4:45: Mayor, city manager: Shining a light in dark times, Worcester comes together
+4:45: BJ’s opens doors to first responders, healthcare workers without memberships
+4:45: Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center reopens for area healthcare workers, first responders
+4:45: Nearly half of developmentally disabled at state home infected (1:05)
+4:45: Researchers: Arthritis drug promising treatment
+4:45: SEE THE LIST: 5 Great Activities for Families at Home
+11:15: Emergency daycares, including some in Worcester, running low
+11:15: Worcester Chamber President/CEO Tim Murray comments on another COVID-19 unemployment surge
+11:15: Reliant Foundation adds $45,500 to COVID-19 emergency fund
+11:15: Crisis causing financial stress for nearly 9 in 10 Americans
+8:15: Cases reported by Central Mass. cities, towns as of Thursday
+8:15: Opinion: COVID-19 numbers don't tell whole story at Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester
-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)
-Worcester will order customers to wear face coverings at grocery stores, essential businesses
-Quality Inn in Worcester could be COVID-19 shelter for homeless
-At height of coronavirus battle, nurses being furloughed in Worcester
-Feds deny JetBlue’s request to suspend air service in Worcester
-COVID-19 Heroes -- Life as a Saint V's PCA during pandemic
-COVID-19 in Central Mass: Remembering those who have died
-Worcester health centers face critical PPE shortage
-ICYMI: Ch. 4: Exclusive look inside UMass Memorial's coronavirus testing lab (1:59)
-State totals: 137 new deaths, 1,245 total, 2,263 new cases, 32,181 total, 140,773 tested
-Baker: Residents can expect decision on extending statewide stay-at-home advisory, school closures in near future
-102,828 in Mass. file for unemployment, new claims down 26% from last week
-Death toll at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home increases to 52
-All N.H. schools will continue remote learning for rest of school year
-Small business relief program runs out of money
-Every country must meet 6 conditions before stay-at-home orders can be safely lifted
-Navy may reinstate USS Theodore Roosevelt captain
-Good dog! Dogs might be able to sniff out the coronavirus
-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: New England Toy company creates Dr. Fauci plush doll, complete with cape
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Quinn's Irish Pub launches 'Food for the Front Line' initiative
In Other News
+5:10: Man arraigned for alleged rape of teenager out of Dudley
+5:00: Latest weather: 6-8 inches of snow now forecast (not kidding)
+4:45: Worcester Parking Ban goes into effect at 7 p.m. Friday
+4:45: Updated list of restaurants offering take out or delivery
+4:45: New St. Paul High School names coaches for 2020 fall season
+1:15: Updated hours for Worcester-area grocery stores
+11:15: You can now book JetBlue flights from Worcester into 2021
-Convicted Worcester restaurateur plans to seek early release
-Weintraub’s Deli landmark neon sign to be moved to Brew Yard at Kelley Square
-Last brother of Worcester's famed musicians, Jerry Loconto, dies
-Worcester's Doherty High School project moves on to schematic design phase
-Worcester's Mulcahy Field to get a face-lift
-Red Sox' anger mounts over MLB's stalled 2018 investigation
-Shopping: Apple releases low cost iPhone (:26)
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Houseplants bring added health benefits to your home
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:20). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Accused Shrewsbury shooter saw machete assault charges dropped last month
-Related: Fundraiser, vigil for slain Shrewsbury man to be held October 11th
-Worcester legislators accuse state of wrongdoing regarding $30 million+ Holden sewer lawsuit
-New Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen talks 1 on 1 about leading the district where he grew up
-Worcester board to review proposal for 10 housing units on Heywood Street
-Radio Worcester (11:51): WooSox president addresses homelessness near Polar Park
-Benefit Bake fundraiser at American Flatbread in Worcester on September 2nd
-How Journalism Works series kicks off September 6th at Worcester Public Library
-Smiles Four Balloons: A family’s passion turned profession
-The Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.1 billion after no winning tickets Saturday
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: Ladd’s Restaurant & Lounge in Rutland celebrates 25 years
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scenes from Holden Days
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden recreation fields formally opened
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic stop in Auburn leads to pond rescue, gun bust
-Millbury declines to say if it fired firefighter jailed for child rape
-New signage at Shrewsbury soccer fields? It’s this Boy Scout’s service project
-More than 40 people become U.S. citizens in Tower Hill ceremony
-Oxford man charged with O.U.I. after allegedly driving 51 in 35 zone with 2 loaded guns in truck
-Some food choices at Olde Home Day
-Rutland hires help in administrator search
-Sutton High School student among recipients of local bank scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-Nine Inch Nails hits home hard with fans at TD Garden
-Lady Gaga at MTV Video Music Awards: Here's everything to know
-Ariana Falk new executive director as Worcester Chamber Music Society enters 20th season
>OPINION: Laurel: Backyard physics at play in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Back to school tips & tricks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who was a truck driver for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Elijah Ponder might be best-kept secret of Patriots’ rookie class
-Patriots better than past years, but depth issues remain (10:15)
-Holy Cross football edged by Northern Illinois, 19-17
-Christian Ross remains model of consistency, compassion and hard work for Holy Cross football
-Boston College routs Fordham, 66-10
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 10-3
-WooSox lose to Durham, 7-2
-Shrewsbury's Altomare, Westborough's Pano enjoy playing with LPGA in Norton
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 355,000 trucks over instrument panel issue
>NATIONAL: Social Security whistleblower resigns
-ChatGPT gave instructions on how to bomb arenas, make anthrax and illegal drugs, alarmed researchers reveal
-Bones found during manhunt for fugitive dad over murders of his 3 daughters
>TRAGIC: Pregnant teen shot in head during road rage
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read speaks out, hints at possible lawsuit in interview (1:50)
-Business owner says mom in N.H. murder-suicide stole over $600,000 from company (1:59)
>COLLEGES: Clark's Elyse Semerdjian receives prestigious book award
-What Mass. schools are saying about immigration enforcement as students return (2:49). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Planning a foliage tour? Reader's Digest says Berkshire town is stunning
>BUSINESS: Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again
-C.C.C. reaches $43,000 settlement with whistleblower, adding to $1.1 million spent on legal and employment issues
>SHOPPING: Back to school shopping deals at Goodwill, secondhand shops
>HOMES: HGTV named the best garden in Mass. It's not the one you're thinking of
>HEALTH: TikTok's viral "6-6-6" walking routine burns fat without grueling workouts
-Medicare program to use A.I. for pre-approval of medical procedures
>FOOD: Elizabeth Chirico: Best coffee spots with kids in tow
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 13 of "The Great British Baking Show" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Drive-in movie theaters saw a surge during the pandemic. Are they sticking around?
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Costner "casually" seeing billionaire’s ex-wife after divorce
-Charlize Theron, 49, raves about having sex with 26-year-old
>ANIMALS: "Very aggressive" shelter dog turns into the sweetest girl (2:05)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Sever Street School, 9 Sever St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy opens a "compliment stand" to boost people's self esteem (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, watch man take 96 wet sponge hits to the face in a minute
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