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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:45: 70 new cases in Worcester, 2,924 total. Shrewsbury, 226 (4 new cases); Millbury, 178 (as of Friday); Leicester, 107 (+1); Grafton, 66 (0); Holden, 64 (0). Press conference video (17:24)
+8:45: Polar Park and other essential construction shut down amid coronavirus can resume this week
+8:45: Worcester pastor again violates social distancing requirements with services
+8:45: State totals: 3,001 long-term care deaths, 3,979 total, 810 in ICU, 1,050 new cases
+8:45: Meat shortages could last through summer
+10:45: Mother's Day gift: Daughter follows mom onto nursing staff at UMass Memorial
+10:45: Ray Mariano: Coronavirus national leadership tournament
-81 new cases in Worcester, 2,854 total. Shrewsbury, 222 (3 new cases); Millbury, 178 (as of Friday); Leicester, 106 (+2); Grafton, 66 (0); Holden, 64 (0). No press conference Saturday
-Holy Cross professor says there's no 'obvious timeline' to Worcester's economy jump-start
-WBUR: Worcester leaders say coronavirus measures allow city to 'do wonders' for homeless community
-Worcester schools to begin distributing Chromebooks to families on Friday
-Chamber: Worcester teachers should be logging student interactions
-Local musician performs heartfelt concert for caregivers at St. Vincent Hospital
-ICYMI: COVID-19 claims Worcester father & son days apart
-Postcard from 1918 brings Spanish flu account to COVID-19 descendant from Worcester
-State totals: 2,922 long-term care deaths, 4,840 total, 814 in ICU, 1,410 new cases
-Mass. mother of 5 sick with virus will be alone for Mother's Day (1:34)
-Americans want strict curbs on in-person worship, poll finds
-Uh oh: Dr. Fauci, a Holy Cross grad, to begin 'modified quarantine' due to contact with White House staffer
-Spoiler: It's not good. When will we be going to concerts and sporting events again? Here’s what experts are saying
-Details of MLB's restart proposal from coronavirus emerge
-Dropping the Dish and Cutting the Cord: Pay TV subscriber losses hit record amid pandemic, virtual services 'implode'
-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
+8:45: Car thefts spike, many other crimes decrease in Worcester during pandemic
-3:00: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+2:30: Worcester Police investigate Sunday morning shooting on Main Street
+2:30: Two arrested for pair of armed robberies in Worcester, third suspect at large
+10:45: Worcester County Memorial Park places flowers at graves for Mother's Day
+10:45: Song to Get You Through the Week: Sapling delivers hilarious 'Everything Was Better'
-Worcester Diocese named in New Mexico child sex abuse suit
-Crash at Summit in Worcester takes down pole, knocks out power
-Holy Cross grad among contestants in Martha Stewart baking TV show
-Filmmaker undertakes project on former Holy Cross, Holy Name center Neil Fingleton
-Great drone video of Indian Lake & Sears Island in Worcester from New England Sky Pix (2:00)
-Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-ICYMI: Worcester Restaurant Group announces reopening plans
-10 great ways to spend your weekend at home in Worcester
-Surplus of uncertainty to new Worcester budget
-Record low temperature for May 9 recorded in Worcester
-Video of Friday's wreck on Mass Pike (1:18)
-Yellick's Farm in Northborough officially open for season
-Paul Vuona, Zonkaraz cofounder and longtime Firehouse Cafe owner, dies
-Rock-n-roll pioneer Little Richard dies at 87
-Calif. father accused of throwing 1-year-old daughter to her death from cliff
-On the lighter side: Watch bear make late-night visit to Minnesota mall
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): The search for the 'world's greatest mom' (2:48)
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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