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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 (: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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