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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-105 new cases in Worcester, 3,311 total. Shrewsbury, 250 (10 new cases); Millbury, 191 (+2), Leicester, 114 (+1); Grafton, 71 (+1); Holden, 67 (+1). Press conference video (30:02)
-5 deaths in outbreak at Worcester nursing home
-DCU Center field hospital to close next week
-Worcester will hold virtual 2020 graduations, students protest
-What social distancing could look like at Mass. schools in fall (2:25)
-Green Hill Municipal Golf Course will reopen Saturday
-Church lawsuit on pause after state, city agree to stop citing Worcester pastor — for now
-ICYMI: Defiant Worcester pastor files federal civil suit against state (2:05)
-State totals: 3,314 long-term care deaths, 5,592 total, 749 in ICU, 1,239 new cases
-Gov. Baker urges Mass. residents to work from home (1:56)
-Many Mass. business eager to open, but some employees afraid to go back
-Baker details plan to drastically expand testing by end of 2020
-Boston mayor: Public Health Emergency in Boston will not be lifted next week
-Black light experiment shows how quickly germs spread at buffets
-Over 100 experts are calling on states to mandate masks, face coverings
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester Police share positive messages received from young local artists
In Other News
-1:15: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+12:35: Auburn Police tranquilize and relocate bear
+12:35: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-First look inside new Grafton Street barcade (6:58)
-New restaurant planned at former Moynihan's Pub in Main South
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): See inside 1890s Brownstone for sale in downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: Drone video above the new Kelley Square (1:15)
-42 movies and TV shows filmed in Mass. and available to stream
-Crash on I-84 claims life of Sturbridge woman
-U.S. retail sales plunged 16% in April as virus froze economy
-JCPenney files for bankruptcy
-On the lighter side: Video shows Mexican man in cowboy hat lassoing loose tiger
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 85 today in Worcester
>THE DEATH OF KURT SOLOMON AND SEARCH FOR KAREN SOLOMON
+5:00: Where is Karen Solomon? Mystery deepens days after death of husband, Kurt (1:36)
+5:00: Search ends for day without finding Karen
-Former partner remembers Worcester officer Kurt Solomon for his empathetic policing
-Search for woman in officer's death going into third day (2:23). Article
-Friends in disbelief (1:25)
-Worcester police release new video of Karen Solomon
-Woman sought in Worcester officer's death co-founded mental health group for first responders
-Steve Huff: The hunt for Karen Solomon continues
-Mark Henderson: Why police and journalists use the words they use
-Earlier: Channel 5 helicopter video over Wildwood Ave. home (1:21)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: 2-time Olympian living in Worcester hurt in skydiving accident|
+Noon: A look at Anna Maria College’s creditors after its bankruptcy filing
+Noon: Things to Do: Get The Led Out, Elle King, Brody Bett, Jubilee Gardens
+Noon: Chicago Blues Rock Queen Joanna Connor returns to Worcester for show
+Noon: Columnist Suzanne Graham Anderson questions the beauty standard
-Longtime Worcester activist Ruth Rodriguez-Fay dies, leaving legacy of education, civil rights and community advocacy
-Crompton Park Pool gets extra week before closing
-After repeat lake closures, Worcester looks for long-term fix
-D.P.H.: Fox that attacked dog on Harrington Way does not have rabies
-Community Health Fair on Friday at Worcester Public Library
-Worcester educator selected for national S.T.E.M. advocate program
-Worcester behavioral health clinic celebrates grand opening
-Worcester nonprofit empowering refugees, immigrants opens new space
-Friendly House Block Party 2 to 4 Friday
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (4:45)
-Worcester restaurant closed though next Wednesday for maintenance
-ICYMI: 2,300+ Central Mass. apartment units under new ownership after $51 billion merger
-Assumption pays $1.1 million for Anna Maria nursing program
-Local contractor scammed out of $731K for work on DCU Center
-Suppression of Research Bureau's Civilian Review Board report stopped by 1 vote
-Worcester City Council postpones discussion of police review board
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Early voting Saturday for state primary
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury fire and police department receive national recognition for rescue on Lake Quinsigamond
-Lunenburg man arrested for smoking crack and falling asleep in driveway
-A decade into receivership, Southbridge schools still seek path out of state control
-Sturbridge approves 3-year police contract with focus on retention, wellness
-Spencer and East Brookfield’s first backpack drive promises more than free school supplies
-Beatles tribute band 4EverFab to headline Auburn Summer in the Park Concert
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Senseless Optimism's "Painfully Pop" brightness balances out numbness
-Last Call: Melody Friedenthal, coordinator, science ficiton book club
>OPINION: Ariana Becker: Don't forget to go barefoot some of the time
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (44:10): Barbers, wellness, and community at the Conn. Barber Expo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who taught at his alma mater for 28 years
>SPORTS: Patriots-Eagles joint practices show NFL preseason is obsolete
-NFL preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox fall to Diamondbacks, 7-6
-Late brace from Sam Halligan powers Holy Cross women’s soccer to first win
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 9-7
>NATIONAL: 4 Americans killed in helicopter crash near mountain in Kenya (1:16)
-Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to move back to Britain
-Tragic: Mother and 2 daughters killed in car crash after concert to celebrate teen's birthday
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:26): Psychologist on defendant hearing voices, TikToker questioned
-Rhode Island woman dies after fall at nail salon
-8-year-old boy dies after tree falls at Wayland summer camp (:58)
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and WPI create new pathways for engineering students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 most stressful cities to visit, according to a new study
-Why the "flat-tire rule" could come in handy for your next flight
>BUSINESS: Amazon joins other tech giants in buying books to train A.I., report finds
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Mark Zuckerberg's Meta had "don't ask, don't tell" policy on child safety, ex-employee testifies in historic trial
>HOMES: Organize your cooking space fast
>SHOPPING: Spanx's new pants feature the "booty boost" technology stars swear by
>HEALTH: New vaccine prevents deadly skin cancer from returning: drugmakers
-Cases of a very contagious winter disease spiking this summer
>FOOD: Annoyed customer accuses McDonald's of shrinkflation
-Food & dining: Make food work for your schedule
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan reveals fate of "Yellowstone" spinoff "6666"
>MOVIES: HBO's Talking Pictures Podcast (59:34): Tony Goldwyn
>CELEBRITY: Perez Hilton's sister gives update on celeb blogger's injuries, details his "long road" of recovery
-Keri Russell says she sometimes buys her own red carpet gowns
>ANIMALS: Pug named Jinny Lu wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest
>HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock - Video 6 (:43)
>GOOD NEWS: Transit finds antique wedding ring flushed down toilet
-Meanwhile, woman writes 150 words on a sticky note to break Guinness World Record
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