Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:15: Worcester announces 81 new cases, city total now 2,854. No press conference on Saturday
+7:15: Local musician performs heartfelt concert for caregivers at St. Vincent Hospital
+7:15: State totals: 2,922 long-term care deaths, 4,840 total, 814 in ICU, 1,410 new cases
+7:15: Americans want strict curbs on in-person worship, poll finds
+7:15: Details of MLB's restart proposal from coronavirus emerge
-75 new cases in Worcester, 2,773 total. Shrewsbury, 219 (2 new cases); Millbury, 178 (+1); Leicester, 104 (+2); Grafton, 66 (+3); Holden, 64 (0). Press conference video (24:36)
-Worcester counts 75 new cases, but UMass Memorial is moving past peak, Dr. Hirsh says
-COVID-19 claims Worcester father & son days apart
-This year's Nurses Week highlights challenges of pandemic and 'new normal'
-Pastor, lawyer urge Gov. Baker to open churches
-Related: Criminal complaint filed against Adams Square Baptist Church for 3rd violation of orders restricting crowd size
-Radio Worcester (10:42): Masks, gloves for panhandlers with City Councilor Moe Bergman
-ICYMI: Worcester area men spearhead milk giveaway in Boston (2:44)
-State totals: 2,837 long-term care deaths, 4,702 total deaths, 826 in ICU, 1,612 new cases
-Gov. Baker expresses optimism (1:22)
-Senators Markey, Harris, Sanders proposing monthly payments (:38)
-Boston cancels 4th of July Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, all large-scale public events scheduled for summer
-U.S unemployment rate soars to 14.7% with 20.5M jobs lost in April
-Lost your job? Here’s what you need to know
-Mass. ranked among best sleeping states during stay-at-home
-Remarkable story: Mass. man's last words hold special meaning to family (2:03)
-Map shows how states are reopening amid pandemic
-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
+7:15 Crash at Summit in Worcester takes out pole, knocks out power
+7:15: Paul Vuona, Zonkaraz cofounder and longtime Firehouse Cafe owner, dies
+7:15: Filmmaker undertakes project on former Holy Cross, Holy Name center Neil Fingleton
-3:20 Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+11:00: Record low temperature for May 9 recorded in Worcester
+11:00: Rock-n-roll pioneer Little Richard dies at 87
+11:00: Calif. father accused of throwing 1-year-old daughter to her death from cliff
-Latest weather: Cold and windy
-Worcester Restaurant Group announces reopening plans
-10 great ways to spend your weekend at home in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (12:07): Petricore Games co-Founder, CEO Ryan Canuel on 5-year anniversary
-Debt-laden JCPenney could file for bankruptcy next week, even as some stores reopen
-ICYMI: Main Street bar set to be sold
-St. Paul finalizes winter, spring coaching staffs
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): West Boylston restaurant kitchen reopens with Food for Friends
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In The News
>WEATHER: Dry and sunny, high of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police: Boy, 2, remains in critical condition after fall from window
-Earlier: Toddler seriously injured after falling from window in Worcester (:24). Article
-Community, unity embraced at Worcester African Festival on Common
-Meet the freshman teachers who are starting out this fall in Worcester schools
-Talking trash: Worcester residents, businesses mix opinions on city's cleanliness
-Earlier: City Manager Batista: Lack of cleanliness in Worcester "unacceptable," maps plan for August cleanup
-Teen daughters of Brazilian national detained by I.C.E. missing from D.C.F. custody
-Goose, the large, elusive lizard, is safely captured (:28). Article
-Related: Memes depict missing lizard turning up in unlikely places
-Earlier: Goose now emblazoned on T-shirt in Webster
-Event at Regatta Point to mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima
-Worcester man sentenced to prison for murder of 23-year-old
-Police pup siblings reunite in adorable moment in Worcester County
-Workers with disabilities battle preconceived notions, as their labor force participation rises and company programs expand
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Bodycam footage, A.I. in journalism and shifting shape of local news
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Friendly's parent company purchased by Legacy Brands
-ICYMI: Workers seal stone bus shelter in Worcester; had been haven for homeless
-How much house $1 million buys you in Worcester
-Worcester psychiatrist gets probation for illegal prescriptions
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Elvis tribute artist at Holden Bandstand Concert Series today
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton sets override details
-TODAY! Spencer Summer Concert Series continues with the Deloreans
-Police in Webster call off search for possibly armed suspect
-Driver with suspended license linked to missed child support stopped with child in car in Rutland
-Leominster man indicted for allegedly laundering $1.35 million from forged tax refund check
-Bolton Fair returns August 8th to 10th
-Entertainment highlights from Bolton Fair schedule
-Former Clinton resident hopes new salon is welcome place for all
-Grafton's Summer Concert Series
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mamadou, Savoir Faire, Bella's Bartok and cat videos ...
-Sterling native bringing his music to the Northeast ... and farther
-100 FM The Pike (10:22): Director Michael Shanks
-"A Chorus Line" turns 50 — and Broadway is desperate for another hit like it
>OPINION: Laurel: A visit to the octagon houses of Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: August Horrorscopes
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (55:40): T-Kea Blackman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who taught in Worcester for 37 years
>SPORTS: Here's what NFL Network could look like at ESPN
-Tom Brady takes jab at ex Gisele Bündchen over being a "great parent"
-Celtics’ Jayson Tatum "looks great" in injury recovery: Scout
-Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million
-Red Sox beat Astros, 7-3
-Former Quabbin, Worcester Academy star Jamison Howland helping Bravehearts surge into postseason
-Bravehearts set a franchise record for wins in a season. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:18): Get to know Coach Patrick Denecke
-WooSox fall to IronPigs, 4-3
>CARS: Over 100,000 Kia K5 cars recalled over window trim issue
>NATIONAL: Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? (1:51)
-Interstellar alien probe? Scientist on new mysterious "comet" (10:11)
-A look at what happened in the U.S. government this week
>TRAGIC: Family tearfully sends-off teen killed by drunk driver before his organs donated
>NEW ENGLAND: Federal funding cuts to impact $16 billion of Mass. economy
-Lawsuits and luxury homes: Who is Gabriel House's Dennis Etzkorn? (5:02). Article
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross CrossTalks Episode 5 (11:09): Ally McDonald
-The AMCAST (18:41): Conversation with Drew Melendez, Dean of Students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Fall travel deals and destination ideas
>BUSINESS: Mass. tax ruling creates new risk for founders who move out of state
-What is a manufacturing agreement?
-Connie Askin: Unlocking the power of mentorship
>HOMES: Mass. broker fee rules: Will new law actually make renting easier?
>HEALTH: "I want to be the first": Mass. man has life-changing therapy (3:37). Article
-Doctor on how parents can maintain kids education during summer break (2:17)
>FOOD: Coca-Cola launches cane sugar soda in U.S.
>TV/STREAMING: Judge Judy recreates controversial verdicts and challenges viewers in "Justice on Trial"
>MOVIES: "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" still leaps over competition
>CELEBRITY: Unrecognizable Jason Momoa shaves off signature facial hair ahead of "Dune" filming
>ANIMALS: Tiny puppy who can’t stand on her own learns to run (3:02)
>HISTORY: W.S.C. Stay Connected (58:46): The Antiquarian Antiquarian Society
>GOOD NEWS: World War II vet marks 102nd birthday, bar mitzvah
-Meanwhile, in China, humanoid robots throw punches at A.I. summit (2:53)
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