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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 (1:12). High of 44 today in Worcester
+6:00: Will the northern lights be visible again over New England? (2:07)
-Northern lights dazzle in Central Mass.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured after car crashes into Leicester garage: D.A. says (1:31). Article
+6:00: Person in Worcester dumpster falls into garbage truck during pick-up
+6:00: With 2 games left, Holy Cross football looks to finish strong
+Noon: How will Worcester nearly double its speed building new housing? Officials discuss the plan
+Noon: T. Rex Gor Gor returns as rockers GWAR take stage at Palladium
+Noon: Listen Up: New album explores Gio Petrella's "Sick Sad World"
+Noon: Worcester Speaks No. 12: Harley Queen
+Noon: Last Call: Antia Veal, scientist and educator
-Personal sacrifices: City marks Veterans Day with "larger than most" parade, ceremonies
-Veterans Inc. draws hundreds for annual pancake breakfast, parade
-New restaurant planned for former Flying Rhino location on Shrewsbury Street
-Food truck owners hope to add easy permitting to the menu
-Worcester Election Commissioners to map game plan for recount
-Westbound Route 9 in Shrewsbury closed after tree falls onto road
-Judge orders release of Fitchburg woman detained in hostile I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester County Sheriff spent $11.2 million more than the $59 million budgeted
-Worcester, foundation team up on $3 million boost for nonprofits
-Worcester police officer honored as community service honoree
-Radio Worcester (8:00): Pernet Family Health celebrates 70 years of strengthening families
>DINING OUT: New England's first Checkers location to open soon in Worcester
-ICYMI: Ho Ho Ho! It's that time of year again on SRS
-Need a new ride? 71 abandoned cars up for auction in Shrewsbury
-WPI PhD student takes research to zero gravity flight over France
-Helicopter part of latest effort to locate Darren Cyr, Auburn man last seen 2 months ago
-Recognizing high achievers: Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week. Vote now
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden C.R.O.P. Walk
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: Pathways Program — A look into health sciences
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What's going on this week in Shrewsbury
-Remark at the Westborough Farmers Market uncovered a lost family bond
-Rutland Police Department introduces new officer
-Millbury Public Library awarded $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation
-Item photos from the ribbon cutting at Wendy's in Clinton
-Dogs Gone Wild gives new life to an area iconic truck
-Sutton girls' cross country senior Julianna Strassner has been a guiding iight for the Suzies
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Metalcore band Fit For A King reigns with "Lonely God"
-Screen Time: Stars come out in Providence for Rhode Island Comic Con
-Worcester's EcoTarium to unveil new exhibition hall at gala
>OPINION: Katherine O'Malley: Drug policy long on talk, short on action
-Radio Worcester (22:00): Worcester officials explain Polar Park shortfall
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Department Captain
>SPORTS: Patriots’ offensive revival has been powered by explosive plays
-Josh McDaniels is better off with Patriots than taking Giants’ job
-Bruins beat Maple Leafs, 5-3
-Celtics lose to 76ers, 102-100 (2:00). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Brown for home opener
-Joe Nugent climbs Holy Cross all-time 3-point list in loss at Utah
-Former Bravehearts inducted into Futures League Hall of Fame
>CARS: Tesla turns to rentals as sales slump after E.V. tax credit expires
>NATIONAL: Families of Camp Mystic flooding victims file lawsuits after 27 girls and counselors died
-Man paid his cousin at least $6,000 to kill the 17-year-old high school junior he molested: feds
-Tragic: Radar tech mauled to death by polar bears while taking photos of them at Arctic outpost
>NEW ENGLAND: Push to solve snowplow driver shortage ahead of winter (2:27). Article
-In Mass., it's still legal for a teacher to have sex with a 16-year-old student
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
-WPI receives $1 million grant to expand training for hydrogen jobs (5:00). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What should you do if your flight is canceled at Logan?
-What does the T.S.A. do besides airport security?
>BUSINESS: Union representing resident doctors ratifies labor deal with UMass Medical School
-LPL Financial Research: A.I. Infrastructure: A New Pillar of Economic Growth
-Facebook removing Like and Comment buttons on external website posts
>HOMES: 70% of aspiring homeowners delaying life milestones
>SHOPPING: Chef Gordon Ramsay-approved early Black Friday HexClad cookware deals
>HEALTH: November is Epilepsy Awareness Month
-Mass. doctor explains what consumers should know about black box warnings
>FOOD: ByHeart recalls all baby formula; Infant botulism outbreak grows
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: 13 movie remakes better than the original
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B loses it over Stefon Diggs' Patriots win in video
-Pierce Brosnan reconciles with son 20 years after estrangement
>HISTORY: From steel lunch cars to historic landmarks: Iconic diners (1:20). Article
>ANIMALS: Karen the cat is obsessed with doing everything her dad does (2:17)
>GOOD NEWS: Obama stuns veterans with visit on Honor Flight to D.C. (2:36)
-Meanwhile, Florida driver clocked at 107 mph says she just wanted to get to Little Caesars before it closed
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