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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:00: 34 new cases in Worcester, 3,556 total; Shrewsbury, 254 cases (no new cases); Millbury, 196 (+3); Leicester, 118 (+1); Grafton, 74 (0); Holden, 70 (+2). Press conference video (16:14)
+8:00: Worcester announces virtual Memorial Day ceremonies
+8:00: Radio Worcester (16:05): Pastor Kris Casey of the Adams Square Baptist Church
+8:00: Oxford officials prepared to file injunction against gym that reopened early
+8:00: WCCA-TV 'Daily Breaking' (22:37): Kristen Vartanian, Teacher, Quinsigamond Elementary School
+8:00: Worcester Together Fund has raised over $6.5M for relief efforts
+8:00: State totals: 3,617 long-term care deaths, 5,938 total, 672 in ICU, 873 new cases
+8:00: What you need to know if you are headed to a beach on Memorial Day
+8:00: 4 phases of Massachusetts’ reopening plan, explained
-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)
-76 at Worcester nursing home test positive
-When can my business reopen? Here's a list based on Massachusetts’ plan
-Reopening plan allows hair salons to take appointments as early as Monday
-Worcester restaurant's humorous reaction to restaurants not opening in Phase 1
-Diocese announces plan to resume services on Saturday
-Radio Worcester (14:49): Dr. Michael Hirsh, Worcester's Update as Reopening Begins
-Oxford gym owner opens doors in defiance of reopening plan (1:55)
-What determines when Massachusetts is ready for next reopening phase?
-How Massachusetts will reopen
-'Stay at home' replaced by 'Safer at home'
-Child care, summer camp reopening plans still developing
-Plan For reopening schools expected in weeks to come
-Radio Worcester (9:59): Chamber President & CEO Tim Murray talks reopening guidelines & small business loans (May 18th)
-CDC: No evidence coronavirus can be spread to people through water but public pools should follow guidelines
-At the office: Things will look different when you return
-U.S. economy may not recover until late 2021, Fed chair says
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Shrewsbury girl delivering meals to testing tents (2:38)
In Other News
-3:15: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Black bear gets boot from Burncoat
-Last of Worcester's candlepin bowling alleys to close
-Mayor Petty in favor of increased outside dining in Worcester
-Worcester eyes adding 22 teaching positions
-R.I. man with ties to alleged Worcester gang leader gets 4½ years for role in drug ring
-WCCA-TV's Daily Breaking (23:16) -- Darcy Cook from SmashIt2
-This week’s road work in Worcester
-WuXi finalizes deal, buys $1.5M site for $60M Worcester project
-Demolition of buildings underway for new Table Talk Pies site
-Rollover crash on Paxton Road in Spencer
-Holy Cross hoop star Joe Pridgen transfers
-Shopping: Up to 70% off with Wayfair Memorial Day sale
-Dropkick Murphys will stream charity concert from empty Fenway Park
-Crime: Prominent Boston doctor admitted to strangling wife, dumping body in pond
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 5 Worcester homes for sale
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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