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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: 85 new cases in Worcester, 2,588 total. Shrewsbury, 212 (2 new cases); Millbury, 175 (+2); Leicester, 101 (+1); Holden, 64 (+3); Grafton, 60 (+3). Press conference video (20:59)
+6:30: Worcester transports 10 homeless people from DCU Center field hospital to state-run hotel in Northampton
+6:30: State totals: 2,653 long-term care deaths, 4,420 total, 922 in ICU, 1,754 new cases
+4:25: Beautiful look from above as 104th Fighter Wing flies over Worcester (:46)
+4:25: Worcester health care workers flock outside to watch F-15 flying to honor them
+4:25: Related: UMass Memorial health care workers show their appreciation to F-15 pilots
+4:25: Kelley Square Dunkin' closed after worker tests positive
+4:25: WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (29:30) -- Sean O’Neill, Servpro of Worcester; Hejoma Garcia, HMG Realty
+4:25: Gov. Baker hopes to reopen some businesses by May 18
+2:00: F-15 flyover at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester (:21)
+2:00: We won’t know impact of states reopening for weeks. Several reasons why
+12:00: Worcester saw 8.5% increase in excess deaths in March amid pandemic, UMass Memorial researchers find
+12:00: Boston business group wants to see reopening plan by Friday
+7:30: Worcester Magazine's Last Call: Michael P. Hirsh, MD
-Mandatory face mask order takes effect today (2:16)
-44 new cases in Worcester, 2,504 total. Shrewsbury, 210 (5 new cases); Millbury, 173 (+23 since Friday); Leicester, 100 (+2); Holden, 62 (+2); Grafton, 57 (+1). Press conference video (22:28)
-Worcester eyes temperature checks for businesses (1:08)
-Worcester has issued six isolation orders as warning to comply with quarantine
-Reminder: F-15s saluting hospital workers will fly over Worcester at about 12:25 p.m. today
-McGovern: Economic growth at risk in 'quick reopening'
-Opening too soon? In Texas, reopened malls and restaurants draw few customers
-Worcester grocer reports hard time getting certain meats
-'You got me plasma:' Rutland officer receives plasma infusion for coronavirus
-Inside UMass Memorial Hospital, A Virtual Tour
-Hitting the peak of COVID-19, by Eric Dickson, President & CEO, UMass Memorial Health Care
-St. V's owner gets $345M in stimulus funds
-Worcester teachers union raises concerns about remote learning plan
-Worcester bookstore sees advantage over Amazon amid coronavirus
-‘Facemask Challenge’ puts Worcester Together over $5M
-Radio Worcester (15:13): City Manager Ed Augustus, Worcester Update (May 5)
-Gov. Baker ‘really encouraged’ after Mass. records lowest percentage of positive cases since early March
-Gov. Baker eases tight restrictions on retail, car dealers
-85% in Mass. approve of decision to extend stay-at-home order to May 18, poll
-Stop & Shop among Mass. grocery stores to limit meat purchases (1:41)
-UPenn model predicts 350,000 deaths if all states end lockdowns
-Retired Colorado paramedic dies from coronavirus after volunteering as first responder in New York
-When will we start traveling again? Here’s what experts are saying
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Creative ideas for stay-at-home fun during COVID-19
In Other News
-Latest weather: Snow, yes, snow possible on Mother's Day
+4:25: Radio Worcester's Voice of Business (53:00): Tim Murray, Shon Rainford, Ed Manzi and Libis Bueno
+12:00: Grab brunch, beer from Worcester Brewery for Mother's Day
+12:00: Worcester-area Catholic high schools to hold virtual graduations
+12:00: State law requires a Town Meeting before July 1. But how do you balance social distancing with democracy?
+12:00: Webster ambulance involved in Charlton crash
-7:45: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+7:30: Millbury, Harding streets off Kelley Square change direction today
-Dozens of lawn and trash bags piled up at yard waste site in Worcester
-Seven Hills charter school drops plan to move
-You can order pre-packed pints of WooBerry ice cream online
-WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (22:58) -- 35th Annual Walk for the Homeless
-Worcester game developer set for big 5th year
-National: S.C. woman tried touching gator before fatal attack
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): New arrival at St. V's (7 photos)
-On the lighter side: 5-year-old boy pulled over in Utah on his way to Calif. to try to buy a Lamborghini
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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