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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: Defiant Worcester pastor files federal civil suit against state
+6:00: 124 new cases in Worcester, 3,206 total. Shrewsbury, 240 (5 new); Millbury, 189 (+3); Leicester, 113 (+2); Grafton, 70 (+2); Holden, 66 (0). Press conference video (20:30)
+6:00: July 4th fireworks in Worcester will be held virtually
+6:00: Radio Worcester (14:45): Congressman McGovern on COVID Relief, Opening Up, Testing and more
+6:00: CVS on West Boylston St., Worcester among 10 in state to offer drive-through testing
+6:00: Tyson Foods temporarily cutting prices on beef
+6:00: McDonald's is bringing back free fry Friday
+6:00: Nearly 45,000 more in Mass. file for unemployment last week
+6:00: 2.9 million in U.S. filed for unemployment last week (:23)
+6:00: Why horrific unemployment numbers made stock market rise
-81 new cases in Worcester, 3,082 total. Shrewsbury, 235 (3 new); Millbury, 186 (+1); Leicester, 111 (+1); Grafton, 68 (0); Holden, 66 (+1). Press conference video (20:54)
-Arrests in Worcester down 60% during pandemic
-Worcester city manager issues plea for public to wear face masks after reports of non-compliance
-If 80% of Americans wore masks, infections would plummet, study says
-See how many cases are in your Mass. city or town as of May 13
-UMass Medical School given $16.5M for 3 COVID-19-related research projects
-Worcester State vetting hybrid online/in-person classes for fall but stressing testing, tracing protocols must be in place
-Worcester restaurants consider plastic dividers between booths
-Here's an idea: Manchester, N.H., allows restaurants to serve customers in private parking lots, sidewalks
-ICYMI: Why is Worcester still seeing a rise in hospitalizations? (1:39)
-Sutton mother, daughter making transparent masks to help hearing impaired
-Here are the 3 Ts of state reopening
-Gov. Baker: Reopening early would be ‘incredibly irresponsible’
-Gov. Baker declines to release more about reopening plan until Monday
-Reopening role puts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito of Shrewsbury at center stage
-Boston reported zero coronavirus deaths on Tuesday
-Plasma from recovered patients sought for trial (1:57)
-Do antibacterial wipes kill coronavirus? (3:03)
-Wuhan to test all residents in 10 days after new cases emerge
-Guilty! Average American in lockdown gets confused about what day it is five times a week
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WATCH: Cara Brindisi performs for COVID-19 patients at elder care program
In Other News
+6:00: 66-year-old Braintree man dies in crash on Pike in Millbury
+6:00: WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (30:59): Debbie Maruca Hoak, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester
-3:45: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+7:30: Great view of Boston skyline from Worcester Airport
+7:30: Was everyone too quick to delay plastic bag bans?
-Latest weather: Pick of the week
-Worcester salon, day spa to close after 55 years
-One person killed, second person in critical condition after Millbury crash
-Bank latest to leave glass tower in Worcester
-Plantation Street bridge in Worcester will be closed next weekend for partial demolition
-5 takeaways from Worcester City Manager's budget proposal
-Holden Police ask if residents had any 'misplaced' Amazon packages recently. Here's why (:35)
-19-year-old Webster man faces several distribution charges
-SLOW DOWN! Drivers in Central Mass. clocked at 100+ MPH during State Police crackdown
-WCCA-TVs Daily Breaking (29:50): William Butler, Author, 'Roads to Addiction - Highways to Recovery: The Brian Masters Story'
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories, Episode 12 (19:46): Get to know Maureen Magarity, Women's Basketball Coach
-Just Great! First murder hornets, now this ... Georgia residents asked to report and kill large South American lizards on the loose
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 5 latest Worcester homes to hit the market
-Crabby customers brawl after 3-hour wait at Pa. Red Lobster on Mother's Day (1:47)
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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