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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:45: 54 new cases in Worcester, 3,522 total; Shrewsbury, 254 (1 new case); Millbury, 193 (+2); Leicester, 118 (+1); Grafton, 74 (+1); Holden, 69 (+1). Press conference video (30:58)
+5:45: When can my business reopen? Here's a list based on Massachusetts’ plan
+5:45: What determines when Massachusetts is ready for next reopening phase?
+4:15: How Massachusetts will reopen
+4:15: Worcester restaurant's humorous reaction to restaurants not opening in Phase 1
+4:15: Reopening plan allows hair salons to take appointments as early as May 25
+4:15: 'Stay at home' replaced by 'Safer at home'
+4:15: Child care, summer camp reopening plans still developing
+4:15: Plan For reopening schools expected in weeks to come
+4:15: Radio Worcester (9:59): Chamber President & CEO Tim Murray talks re-opening guidlines & small business loans (May 18th)
+4:15: CDC: No evidence coronavirus can be spread to people through water but public pools should follow guidelines
-75 new cases in Worcester, 3,468 total; Shrewsbury, 253; Millbury, 191 (as of Friday); Leicester, 117; Grafton, 73; Holden, 67. No press conference on Sunday
-Billy Riley back to work at St. John's Food for the Poor following recovery
-Silver lining: Worcester able to help homeless like never before
-Worcester Public Schools to launch Hearts Connected exercise program
-Email to local officials: Manufacturing, construction, worship could be first to reopen in Mass.
-Central Mass. businesses hope Gov. Baker will provide clarity Monday on way forward
-ICYMI: 5 deaths in outbreak at Worcester nursing home
-State totals: 3,534 long-term care deaths, 5,797 total, 702 in ICU, 1,077 new cases
-Here’s how to find a Mass. testing site near you
-‘COVID Toes,’ other rashes latest possible rare virus signs
-At least 100,000 cruise ship staffers still stuck at sea: report
-At the office: For millions, pandemic will make retiring harder
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-On the lighter side: Priest squirts holy water at churchgoers with water gun at social-distant service in Mich.
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester Islamic Center hands out 350 free meals during food drive
In Other News
+6:00: Black bear gets boot from Burncoat
+4:15: Rollover crash on Paxton Road in Spencer
+4:15: This week’s road work in Worcester
-2:45: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Councilor Colorio wants list of possible penalties if Polar Park doesn't open on time
-Former Worcester mayor Sara Robertson deserving of recognition
-Historical Commission praises WBDC's efforts to find reuse for Hale Building
-Here are the top 10 food orders on GrubHub in Worcester during pandemic
-ICYMI: Iconic Miss Worcester Diner reveals new Harley Davidson sign
-ICYMI: Drone video above the new Kelley Square (1:15)
-McDonald's is going to look drastically different when it opens dining rooms
-Chest of drawers sold at national retailers recalled amid concerns it can tip over, injure children
-Dover doctor accused of murdering his wife arrested
-Weymouth man charged with murdering father
-Hotter-than-average summer predicted for most of U.S.
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): See inside 1890s Brownstone for sale in downtown Worcester
-Virginia shoplifters wore watermelons on their heads as disguise: police
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fox bites Worcester woman in wild encounter caught on video (2:49). Article
-Worcester police prepare for possible street takeover
-Worcester man set fire to apartment with 2 children inside during fight, police say
-Man arrested on murder charge in connection with 2019 fatal shooting of Worcester teen
-Negligence alleged in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:52)
-Earlier: 3 troopers arraigned in Enrique's death (2:15). Article
-Earlier: Family members call for justice as troopers charged in Enrique's death face judge (6:05)
-Worcester brewery announces sudden comeback after months-long hiatus
-Worcester visits Worcester: Officials from England are guests at City Hall
-Ed Augustus, now UniBank C.E.O., reflects on tenure as housing chief
-More secretive than Wonka? Mysteries abound at the biggest candy factory in Mass.
-Several Mass. grocery stores closed on Easter. List of who will be open, closed
-Worcester Public Schools to host second district realignment forum
-Worcester School Committee approves new math curriculum
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent's Middle School Advisory Council (2:06)
>FAITH: A simple guide to Holy Week
>DINING OUT: Best bets for brunch in Central Mass.? Here are 8 local favorites
-The Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for April
-ICYMI: Man dead after Worcester rooming house stabbing (:20). Article
-Union: More program cuts on the table for Community Healthlink
-Would Worcester police oversight board differ from POST Commission?
-What’s Up Worcester believed to be first black-founded news outlet in Worcester history
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nonprofit wants to set up community fridge with free food in Holden
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Vacancy on the Board of Health
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Antisemitic messages found in classroom at Nashoba, police investigating
-Wendy’s or not, Auburn sergeant responds to call that leads to arrests
-Shrewsbury Police Department March stats at a glance
-Brookfield H.R. official resigns after alleged comment from interim town administrator
-Dudley pot dispensary faces discipline after whistleblower complaint
-Child’s dirt bike stolen in middle-of-the-night garage break-in
-No injuries reported after high-risk burglary and standoff situation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Ringling Bros., Converge, Golden Gays and more
-Scenes from "I Got You Sis" conference in Worcester
-Best kid-friendly events and activities for April
-Ringo Starr releases new single, "Choose Love"
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: April Horrorscopes
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:29): Host Shavon Meyers and co-host Aroldo from Kiva Centers
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:46): Worcester housing program success and mental health crisis response debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to gifted musician and night club manager from Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to headline fundraiser at Polar Park in Worcester
-Red Sox beat Padres, 5-2 (4:21). Article
-Celtics beat Milwaukee, 133-101
-Bruins’ odds of landing Maple Leafs’ lottery pick improve
-Railers beat Reading, 2-1
>NATIONAL: NASA releases pictures of Earth taken by Artemis II crew (:18)
-A growing number of Americans have "unretired" in recent years
-Tragic: Walmart employee fatally stabbed in random attack by man who allegedly believed victim was a demon: police
>NEW ENGLAND: Kelsey Fitzsimmons plans to sue North Andover after acquittal (2:37)
-Family of hit-and-run victim speaks out after officer charged (2:24)
-Former real estate company owner pleads guilty to embezzling $11 million
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane at Anna Maria: Coming overseas to play “football”
-Stillman's Farm returning to WPI this summer
-Bison Pitch winners to represent Nichols at WooTank competition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best historic architecture of the U.S. Rust Belt
-The dirtiest parts of a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment dipped slightly in January
-4-day workweek supported by landmark productivity study
-U.S. employers add 178,000 jobs in March in stronger-than-expected report
>HEALTH: How space medicine can help patients on Earth
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>FOOD: "KPop Demon Hunters" mania isn't going anywhere — thanks to McDonald's collab
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Wuthering Heights," "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and more
>CELEBRITY: Chuck Norris' family slams A.I. posts about his death
-Dolly Parton, 80, poses in denim crop top for Good American
>ANIMALS: Smiling senior dog dumped at the shelter is pure joy (1:51)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Remnants of the New Deal still on display
>GOOD NEWS: Stop for gas earns man a $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, squirrel blamed for government internet outage
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