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 (:32). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
+1:00: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
+1:00: The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
+1:00: W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
+1:00: Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-Worcester woman arrested after multi-agency investigation
-New Worcester Police Department gun unit targets repeat offenders, strengthens penalties
-Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March
-First Worcester Miyawaki forest planting targets library lot
-Sturbridge's Robin Lataille still hoping for second kidney transplant after being taken off the list
-Radio Worcester (16:55): Mayor Petty discusses Worcester Public Schools, M.B.T.A. boost and Heart to Hub express
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-ICYMI: Planned Downtown Worcester restaurant may lose licenses
-See Worcester job, income, population changes over 30 years
-Judge orders prosecutor to turn over documents in Turtleboy case
-Ride-share drivers rally in Worcester to support contractor work, benefits
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge company settles wage violations for $190,000
-Sutton Historical Society to host presentation on metal detecting
-Community Harvest Project Plantapalooza begins May 2nd
-Houghton hosts Community Reading Day
-Nashoba opens some slots for School Choice
-Will Harper harvests F.F.A. Agribusiness award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk
-TODAY! "Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-Screen Time: Remembering Clinton's Bewitching star, Agnes Moorehead
-Gardening Central Mass.: Spring ephemerals a great start to the season
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A few spring things to fling yourself into family fun
-Last Call: Fred Gerhard, poet
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 200 (27:20): Peter Panagiotou, Pay It Forward Card Shows
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 32 (28:51): Sidnee Cox, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area lawyer
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Toronto, 4-2
-Celtics lose to Miami, 111-101
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 8-0
-Bill Belichick joining ESPN's "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli"
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (31:03): Get to know field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson
-'Saders in 60 (1:00)
-The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season (Part 1)
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai recalls Genesis vehicles for crash risk
>NATIONAL: Fluoride being removed from water systems in more U.S. communities
-Universal Studios tram accident injures 15
-Tragic: Tourist plunges to her death into active volcano while posing for photo
>NEW ENGLAND: Final jury seated in Karen Read murder trial (2:01)
-State revenues are up from last year, but budget concerns linger
>COLLEGES: WPI shows introverts how to succeed in college, work
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Deadline for Mass. students to get college aid moved amid F.A.F.S.A. problems
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The calmest cities in the world
>BUSINESS: The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Mass. surpasses $6 billion in cannabis sales as unofficial 4/20 holiday breaks singe-day sale record
>SHOPPING: Birch Alley leaves Canal District, moves to Manchaug
>HOMES: Climbing prices, declining sales of Central Mass. homes largely continue in March
>HEALTH: Does working out before bed affect sleep? Experts explain
-3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage
>FOOD: Public health alert for ground beef over possible E. coli contamination
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" follow-up will star Domhnall Gleeson and "White Lotus" star Sabrina Impacciatore: Report
>MOVIES: Toy Story 5, next Star Wars movie set release dates
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen breaks silence on Nashville arrest: "I'm not proud of my behavior"
>ANIMALS: Heartbroken dog reunited with her puppies after fiend abandons mom, sells babies in parking lot
>HISTORY: Former Post Office in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drummer celebrates 100th birthday playing with his band (:47)
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, reported armed man at train station was "Star Wars" stormtrooper
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