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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: 32 new cases in Worcester, 3,003 total. Shrewsbury, 232 (3 new cases); Millbury, 185 (+3); Leicester, 110 (0); Grafton, 68 (+1); Holden, 65 (+1). Press conference video (17:35)
+6:15: State totals: 3,095 long-term care deaths, 5,141 total, 818 in ICU, 870 new cases
+6:15: Gov. Baker: Reopening needs to be sustainable (2:13)
+6:15: What Mass. businesses can reopen in Phase 1? Baker says wait until Monday
+6:15: Broadway closure extended at least through Labor Day
+12:45: stART on the Street, a Park Ave. staple, called off
+12:45: Hanover Theatre to reschedule shows multiple times, some pushed to 2021
+12:45: Community Legal Aid awarded $50,000 grant from Worcester Together fund
+12:45: June 29 reopening for Mass. daycares limits care options for parents, puts financial pressure on providers
+12:45: IRS gives taxpayers one more day to speed up stimulus checks
-47 new cases in Worcester, 2,971 total. Shrewsbury, 229 (3 new cases); Millbury, 182 (+4); Leicester, 110 (+3); Grafton, 67 (+1); Holden, 64. Press conference video (26:00)
-AP interview Worcester Mayor Joe Petty as Mass. tests more, but still falls short of needed targets (3:21)
-Strained nonprofits are finding pandemic is becoming a poor person’s crisis
-Coronavirus isolation and recovery site opens in Worcester providing shelter, food for low income individuals
-ICYMI: COVID-19 claims Worcester father & son days apart
-Radio Worcester (16:54): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks Worcester's Coronavirus Status & Opening Up
-Worcesteria: Don't overinflate preacher's importance
-Gov. Baker says state will open in 4 phases (2:30)
-These standards must be in place for Mass. businesses to reopen
-Mass. virus deaths hit 5,000 amid calls to reopen (1:31)
-Boston’s homeless population has 33% infection rate, tests show
-State failed to implement 'HOME Act' before outbreak (2:27)
-New Hampshire begins next steps in reopening (1:13)
-What U.S. states can learn from reopening planning in Europe
-Dr. Fauci: Americans would experience 'needless suffering and death' if country opens up prematurely
-Pandemic could last 2 more years, study claims
-Tragic: Chicago postal worker dies from coronavirus days after giving birth
-At the office: What the workplace will look like in coronavirus era
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Steve Hartman on the different kinds of heroes (2:39)
In Other News
+6:15: 23-year-old Worcester man arrested for Sunday shooting on Main Street in Worcester
+6:15: 'Conservative' Worcester 2021 budget comes in at $721.8M
+12:45: Castle Restaurant offering a second Pop-Up May 16
+12:45: Dunkin’s transition to paper cups is complete
+12:45: 'Hamilton' movie release date on Disney+ pushed up to July 2020
-10:45: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Convicted Worcester restaurateur denied request to get out of federal prison early
-Third robbery suspect arrested in Worcester after breaking into home, hiding in bedroom
-ICYMI: Two arrested for pair of armed robberies in Worcester, third suspect at large
-This Week’s roadwork in Worcester
-ICYMI: Bean Counter Coffee Bar and Bakery opens new location in Worcester allowing for employees to return
-Assumption promotes Christine Lowthert to director of athletics post
-JCPenney could be the next iconic retailer to file for bankruptcy -- perhaps as soon as this week
-USDA buying millions worth of excess food from farmers to distribute to communities in need
-Disney World now only accepting reservations beginning in July
-ICYMI: Video: Mother's day sunset at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston (:43)
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 5 latest Worcester homes to hit the market
-On the lighter side: Video shows bear breaks into cabin, takes candy, chips, beer
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:20). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Accused Shrewsbury shooter saw machete assault charges dropped last month
-Related: Fundraiser, vigil for slain Shrewsbury man to be held October 11th
-Worcester legislators accuse state of wrongdoing regarding $30 million+ Holden sewer lawsuit
-New Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen talks 1 on 1 about leading the district where he grew up
-Worcester board to review proposal for 10 housing units on Heywood Street
-Radio Worcester (11:51): WooSox president addresses homelessness near Polar Park
-Benefit Bake fundraiser at American Flatbread in Worcester on September 2nd
-How Journalism Works series kicks off September 6th at Worcester Public Library
-Smiles Four Balloons: A family’s passion turned profession
-The Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.1 billion after no winning tickets Saturday
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: Ladd’s Restaurant & Lounge in Rutland celebrates 25 years
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scenes from Holden Days
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden recreation fields formally opened
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic stop in Auburn leads to pond rescue, gun bust
-Millbury declines to say if it fired firefighter jailed for child rape
-New signage at Shrewsbury soccer fields? It’s this Boy Scout’s service project
-More than 40 people become U.S. citizens in Tower Hill ceremony
-Oxford man charged with O.U.I. after allegedly driving 51 in 35 zone with 2 loaded guns in truck
-Some food choices at Olde Home Day
-Rutland hires help in administrator search
-Sutton High School student among recipients of local bank scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-Nine Inch Nails hits home hard with fans at TD Garden
-Lady Gaga at MTV Video Music Awards: Here's everything to know
-Ariana Falk new executive director as Worcester Chamber Music Society enters 20th season
>OPINION: Laurel: Backyard physics at play in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Back to school tips & tricks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who was a truck driver for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Elijah Ponder might be best-kept secret of Patriots’ rookie class
-Patriots better than past years, but depth issues remain (10:15)
-Holy Cross football edged by Northern Illinois, 19-17
-Christian Ross remains model of consistency, compassion and hard work for Holy Cross football
-Boston College routs Fordham, 66-10
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 10-3
-WooSox lose to Durham, 7-2
-Shrewsbury's Altomare, Westborough's Pano enjoy playing with LPGA in Norton
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 355,000 trucks over instrument panel issue
>NATIONAL: Social Security whistleblower resigns
-ChatGPT gave instructions on how to bomb arenas, make anthrax and illegal drugs, alarmed researchers reveal
-Bones found during manhunt for fugitive dad over murders of his 3 daughters
>TRAGIC: Pregnant teen shot in head during road rage
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read speaks out, hints at possible lawsuit in interview (1:50)
-Business owner says mom in N.H. murder-suicide stole over $600,000 from company (1:59)
>COLLEGES: Clark's Elyse Semerdjian receives prestigious book award
-What Mass. schools are saying about immigration enforcement as students return (2:49). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Planning a foliage tour? Reader's Digest says Berkshire town is stunning
>BUSINESS: Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again
-C.C.C. reaches $43,000 settlement with whistleblower, adding to $1.1 million spent on legal and employment issues
>SHOPPING: Back to school shopping deals at Goodwill, secondhand shops
>HOMES: HGTV named the best garden in Mass. It's not the one you're thinking of
>HEALTH: TikTok's viral "6-6-6" walking routine burns fat without grueling workouts
-Medicare program to use A.I. for pre-approval of medical procedures
>FOOD: Elizabeth Chirico: Best coffee spots with kids in tow
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 13 of "The Great British Baking Show" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Drive-in movie theaters saw a surge during the pandemic. Are they sticking around?
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Costner "casually" seeing billionaire’s ex-wife after divorce
-Charlize Theron, 49, raves about having sex with 26-year-old
>ANIMALS: "Very aggressive" shelter dog turns into the sweetest girl (2:05)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Sever Street School, 9 Sever St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy opens a "compliment stand" to boost people's self esteem (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, watch man take 96 wet sponge hits to the face in a minute
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