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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
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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