Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:30: 109 new cases in Worcester, 2,698 total. Shrewsbury, 217 (5 new cases); Millbury, 177 (+2); Leicester, 102 (+1); Holden, 64 (0); Grafton, 63 (+3). Press conference video (32:34)
+7:30: That's Entertainment faces superheroic struggle
+7:30: WICN's Business Beat (32:31): Dilemma facing many small businesses, to open or remain closed
+7:30: Green Hill Golf Course to remain closed despite relaxation of state ban
+7:30: Most alarming case numbers in some states in prisons and nursing homes
+7:30: Fourth Amazon warehouse worker dies from coronavirus
+11:30: Janice Harvey: ‘I know I did the right thing’
+11:30: 55,000 more file for unemployment in Mass.
+11:30: Mass. golf courses can open immediately, with restrictions
-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)
-Worcester transports 10 homeless people from DCU Center field hospital to state-run hotel in Northampton
-Walmart employee says Worcester store wasn't taking COVID-19 seriously
-Kelley Square Dunkin' closed after worker tests positive
-Worcester saw 8.5% increase in excess deaths in March amid pandemic, UMass Memorial researchers find
-Central Mass. hospitals: Please come in for emergencies
-Beautiful look from above as 104th Fighter Wing flies over Worcester (:46)
-F-15 flyover at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester (:21)
-Worcester health care workers flock outside to watch F-15 flying to honor them
-Related: UMass Memorial health care workers show their appreciation to F-15 pilots
-Adams Square Baptist Church defies governor’s order again
-Worcester Magazine's Last Call: Michael P. Hirsh, MD
-Worcester pastor survives COVID-19 after being in coma for 2 weeks
-Worcester Housing Authority requests state funding to help maintain low infection rate
-WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (29:30) -- Sean O’Neill, Servpro of Worcester; Hejoma Garcia, HMG Realty
-Kettle Brook GC, Wachusett CC opening Friday, email says social distancing measures will be in place
-Gov. Baker set to announce golf courses reopening under specific guidelines
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (14:36): COVID-19, Walmart, Pastor Casey and Masks
-State totals: 2,653 long-term care deaths, 4,420 total, 922 in ICU, 1,754 new cases
-Gov. Baker hopes to reopen some businesses by May 18
-Reopening panel has sent reports to Baker
-We won’t know impact of states reopening for weeks. Several reasons why
-States might have to shut down again if they reopen too soon
-Blood thinners could keep seriously ill coronavirus patients alive, study says
-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
+7:30: WATCH: Kelly Square's 'Peanut' roundabout in effect
+7:30: Abby's House 7-day giving campaign, online auction starts today
-Grab brunch, beer from Worcester Brewery for Mother's Day
-Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Worcester-area Catholic high schools to hold virtual graduations
-Radio Worcester's Voice of Business (53:00): Tim Murray, Shon Rainford, Ed Manzi and Libis Bueno
-Maker to Main offering Mother's Day tulips
-State law requires a Town Meeting before July 1. But how do you balance social distancing with democracy?
-Webster ambulance involved in Charlton crash
-Ew! In Japan, the ‘Murder Hornet’ is both a lethal threat and a tasty treat
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester teachers take 126-mile trek to celebrate local moms
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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