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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:40: Baker eases tight restrictions on retail, car dealers
+8:00: 85% in Mass. approve of decision to extend stay-at-home order to May 18, poll
+8:00: Relaxed restrictions in U.S. will have a dire impact on death toll, experts warn
+7:00: St. V's owner gets $345M in stimulus funds
+7:00: Worcester bookstore sees advantage over Amazon amid coronavirus
-76 new cases in Worcester, 2,462 total. Shrewsbury, 205 cases (16 new cases); Millbury, 150 (same as Friday); Leicester, 98 (+1); Holden, 60 (+3); Grafton, 56 (0). Press conference video (35:06)
-Radio Worcester (17:12): Update from Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh
-Report: Golf courses in West Boylston, Paxton to open despite state ban
-Crompton Collective might re-open as outdoor market to start
-Worcester Walmart expected to reopen Tuesday
-Worcesteria: City steps up to shut down Walmart
-Rutland officer's wife pleads for recovered patients to donate plasma (1:54)
-Worcester Together Fund aims to raise $400,000 on Giving Tuesday
-F-15s saluting hospital workers will pass over Worcester at about 12:25 p.m. Wednesday
-Telegram & Gazette Podcast (11:57): Chamber President/CEO Tim Murray breaks news on new business grant program for Gateway Cites
-WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (24:11): Worcester Youth Orchestras
-State totals: 2,428 long-term care deaths, 4,090 total, 908 in ICU, 1,000 new cases
-Baker: State's reopening plan will be released May 18 (1:43)
-‘2020 is gone, wiped from the books’: Mass. hotel operators see bleak months ahead
-Tyson warns more meat plant closures are coming
-Numerous Wendy's fast-food restaurants take beef products off the menu
-New antibody neutralizes coronavirus in tests
-National Nurses Week discounts, freebies frontline medical workers can snag
-At the office: 13 ways the pandemic could forever change the way we work
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Sew What provides masks for group homes in West Boylston
In Other News
+12:40: You can order pre-packed pints of WooBerry ice cream online
-Worcester man caught with backpack full of opioids sentenced
-Worcester yard waste dropoff sites re-open this Saturday for yard waste only
-Conservation restriction sought for park land near Doherty High
-How to Get a 'Triple-Decker Decadence Doughnut' from Glazy Susan on 508 Day
-Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Worcester Islamic Center holds drive thru food drive
-Assumption extends president Francesco Cesareo's contract for 5 years
-Tribute to renowned Worcester scholar who recently passed away
-This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of May 4
-Deadly crashes in Mass. double despite 50% less traffic (:58)
-Wow! Wild video shows monkey on scooter trying to kidnap toddler
-Nicolas Cage will play Joe Exotic in a new 'Tiger King' scripted series
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 5 most recent homes for sale in Worcester
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 78 today in Worcester
-"Super" El Niño winter impacts on New England
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Karen Solomon, wife wanted in connection with Worcester police officer's death, found dead (2:54). Article
-Related: Family, police react to Karen Solomon case (1:21)
-Related: Full press conference (7:12)
-Services to be held for Worcester police officer Kurt Sololmon (1:28). Article
-Auburn joins wave of Mass. communities dropping Flock cameras
-Paxton man appears in court after fiery crash killed father, daughter (3:05)
-Historic Worcester "Octagon House" for sale
-Boston Bruins free Fan Fest coming to Worcester
-Massport announces new director of Worcester Regional Airport
-Small plane lands at Fitchburg airport with no landing gear (:18)
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief for August
>DINING OUT: Popular Worcester eatery reopens
-Radio Worcester (13:36): Cyprian Keyes welcomes public back to its restaurant
-ICYMI: Paxton man charged in fiery O.U.I. crash that killed father, 8-year-old daughter (2:50). Article
-Worcester man charged in 2012 killing found not guilty of prison assault
-Police: Worcester man shouted "suicide by cop" while brandishing scissors
-Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty: The next generation is taking over
-Area woman avoids prison for stealing $110K of dead person's benefits
-15th Worcester District debate Wednesday: Mary Keefe vs. Ron Waddell
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Among Friends senior newsletter
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Val's hiring for all positions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Public meeting set ahead of Dudley-Charlton school borrowing vote
-Man walking near Simple Man Saloon in Clinton arrested on warrant
-2 arrested after fight leaves man unconscious at Webster dog park
-2 men held without bail following Auburn police investigation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Porch Concert Series Thursday at The Village
-Aquanett brings '80s rock spectacle to Auburn's Summer in the Park Concert Series
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 245 (1:00:00): Ben Gallaher, Dasha and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Cherry picking politics in the face of tragedy
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 936 (27:28): Amy Vogel Waters
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an area private investigator
>SPORTS: Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans for safety Jaylen Reed, pick
-Mike Vrabel addresses candid comments about Patriots’ lack of depth
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 4-3
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey 2026-27 season ticket memberships on sale
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: Sean Grayson, deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, dies in prison at 32
-Traumatic brain injury patient denied insurance coverage
-Watch: Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt’s 100 meter dash record at 9.39 seconds
-Tragic: Girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:16): Breaking down defense's mistrial request
-Poll: All but 2 Mass. ballot questions likely to pass in November (1:15). Article
>COLLEGES: This is how WPI does move-in day (:34)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The tiny nation that’s an unexpected hot dog capital
>BUSINESS: Business Starts
-LPL Financial Research: Stock market tug of war: Earnings vs. rates
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: How to save money on back-to-school shopping (3:01)
>HEALTH: What too much TV really does to your brain — and how much is too much
>FOOD: These back-to-school lunchbox hacks could save your mornings
-Daily Dish: Fast chicken stir fry
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Conan O'Brien Must Go" on HBO (1:19)
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set to sink "Titanic" at box office
>CELEBRITY: "The Office" star Jenna Fischer exposes the grueling reality that forced her off TV
-Anna Faris reveals sobriety, took a "step back" from drinking to stop the "self-sabotage"
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby sparrow becomes one of the family (2:46)
>HISTORY: 1911 heat wave took over 1,000 lives in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Dad walks daughter down aisle thanks to hospital staff
-Meanwhile, in Boston, iconic CITGO sign draws laughs with temporary shape of middle finger
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