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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 (:39). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Prominent Worcester attorney, community leader dies at 86
-Central Mass. developers targeted in sophisticated municipal permit fee scam
-Restoration of historic facade at 204 Main St. expected by end of year, early 2027
-Shrewsbury woman turns chronic pain into a $2 million business helping mothers
-State takes steps to prevent suicides at Wachusett Dam in Clinton
-Today! Worcester to host free Homeowner Summit Saturday at DCU Center
-Today! Free car seat checks at Worcester State on Saturday
-Worcester foster youth face deportation orders
-Mass. expands child care aid to about 2,100 more children
-Health care is in rough shape in Mass. Can the new Congress help?
-T&G This Week: Turning our thoughts to Santa
-This Is Worcester: A long ride From Texas
-100 FM The Pike (7:55): Ray Carville of Veterans Inc. on Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast at Polar Park
-Worcester Police Department log for Wednesday, November 4th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 North End Restaurants (5:42)
-Serve up your restaurant's social media to thousands of hungry locals — for just $25!
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Hidden Jewel Restaurants (5:48)
-ICYMI: At urging of shooting victim's family, Worcester closes Hurricane Betty's strip club
-Worcester gaming business loses license after 211 found in space permitted for 16
-Hampton Inn construction kicks off at Worcester's Washington Square
-This quirky Worcester shop is a forest of plants and a rainbow of rocks
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Leave and brush drop-off 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Wachusett Echo: Freshmen jumping into an advanced year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Grafton Gators (:28)
-100 FM The Pike (12:13): Patrick Flynn walking like a turkey to fight food insecurity
-Paxton fire vehicle crashes near school; firefighter hurt
-$500,000 lottery ticket sold at local Auburn Cumberland Farms
-Southbridge police investigate evening shooting
-"Plenty to do" before planned retirement in 2028, says Northborough-Southborough superintendent
-East Brookfield woman arrested after boyfriend's mother calls police to report warrant out for her arrest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Tinsley Ellis, Frameless, "Prodigal Son" and more
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
-100 FM The Pike (17:48): Joel Hoekstra of Trans-Siberian Orchestra on upcoming DCU Center shows
-Booklovers’ Gourmet to host author Howard Mansfield for book discussion and signing
>OPINION: Julie Bowditch: Tails of the City | A plus-one with paws
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 939 (29:07): Andrew Noone
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:55): Surprising midterm election results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who never let cerebral palsy hold him back from pursuing his goals
>SPORTS: TreVeyon Henderson hospitalized for neurological symptoms (1:01). Article
-Rob Gronkowski to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame (1:37)
-Rob Gronkowski’s top 5 plays with Patriots
-Dianna Russini will be "headlining her own show" months after Mike Vrabel scandal
-Celtics beat Hornets, 119-80
-Holy Cross football to face Georgetown
-Holy Cross women's hockey team tops Merrimack, 2-1. Postgame interview (1:27)
-Holy Cross men’s basketball falls to Villanova
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces non-conference game promotions
>NATIONAL: I.R.S. announces new federal income tax brackets for 2027
-Voters reject data centers in nearly 50 ballot initiatives during midterms in major setback to A.I. bigwigs
-Tragic: Girl, 10, abused in "dungeon" as step mom charged with her murder: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. voters narrowly reject Question 7 (:16)
-Farwell trial jury begins deliberations after closing arguments (2:16)
-M.W.R.A. pulls largest water transfer request in history after drawing backlash from Quabbin communities
>COLLEGES: Clark-led data analysis reveals 70% of U.S. forest loss concentrated in just 11 states
>TRAVEL: Holiday flight delays and sky-high airfare: Top airports and airlines to avoid this winter
>BUSINESS: U.S. employers add 165,000 jobs in strong October, unemployment dips
-Central Mass. groups receive share of $4.6 million in Mass. Development grants
-Worcester attorney named to M.B.A. Leadership Academy
-Are smart glasses spying on you? Privacy concerns grow (3:32)
>SHOPPING: Toy Hall of Fame: Pokémon cards, Bingo and Care Bears added
>HOMES: To rake or not? Here's what to know about fall yard care (2:41)
>HEALTH: How to spot signs of a brain aneurysm (3:20)
-New study links energy drinks to reports of heart attacks and cardiac arrest in young adults
>FOOD: Cheerios teams up with Ziploc for resealable cereal boxes
>TV/STREAMING: Sneak Peek at "Love Is Blind: Boston" reunion (1:41)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Resident Evil," "Primetime," "Musk" and more
>CELEBRITY: John Goodman says his body is "messed up" after drastic weight loss
-Country singer Nicole Taylor dead at 35 following breast cancer battle
>ANIMALS: Mange-covered dogs cling to each other after surviving on beach (1:57)
>HISTORY: Theodore Roosevelt: From the frontier to Fitton Field
>GOOD NEWS: Gas pump malfunction leads man to $2 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, dog puts clothes pins on laundry line to break world record
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