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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: 99 new cases in Worcester, 3,760 total; Shrewsbury, 256 (2 new cases); Millbury, 203 (+2); Leicester, 124 (+3); Grafton, 78 (+1); Holden, 71 (0). Press conference video (39:45)
+6:15: Patriots’ Lawrence Guy donates week’s worth of meals to families in Worcester
+6:15: CVS opens 2 new testing sites in Worcester County
+6:15: State totals: 3,755 long-term care deaths, 6,148 total, 647 in ICU, 1,114 new cases
+6:15: Mass. sees 38,000 new unemployment claims
+6:15: Another 2.4 million Americans filed for unemployment last week
+6:15: FTC warns some nursing homes, assisted living facilities keeping residents’ stimulus checks
+6:15: Chinese city of Shulan now under Wuhan-like coronavirus lockdown
-105 new cases in Worcester (high because of backlog in reporting system), 3,661 total; Shrewsbury, 254 (1 new case); Millbury, 201 (+5), Leicester, 121 (+3), Grafton, 77 (+3); Holden, 71 (+1). Press conference video (21:27)
-Patients moved from Worcester Quality Inn after ‘environmental concern’
-West Boylston Police Chief in email: Department 'will not enforce any actions' of Board of Heath
-Oxford gym owner slapped with $300 fine
-Worcester mother diagnosed with COVID-19 finally meets son (:33)
-Worcester Fire Dept. joins celebration of COVID-19 survivor
-Convoy of 50 ambulances drives from Worcester to Fenway in honor of EMS workers (23 photos)
-3 Worcester colleges pitch in to help health care workers amid pandemic
-Worcester summer school to be virtual; Chromebooks going out to families
-Janice Harvey: No pomp, under the circumstances
-Radio Worcester (15:12): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Reopening (May 19)
-WCCA-TV's Daily Breaking (21:29) -- Michael Marchand, Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home
-Changes barber shops, salons making to protect customers
-State totals: 3,701 long-term care deaths, 6,066 total, 675 in ICU, 1,045 new cases
-How coronavirus unemployment gives some laid-off workers a raise
-The wonder of it all: Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun to reopen June 1
-Coronavirus will infect over 5 million by late July if U.S. reopens: model
-Poll: 83% of Americans fearful of new infections with relaxed restrictions
-Coronavirus forces Ford factories to close just days after reopening
-Suddenly it's summer of the RV (4:34)
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Southeast Asian Coalition donates 10,000 masks to Worcester Public Schools
In Other News
+6:15: Worcester Police seek suspects in Beth Israel break-in
+6:15: 46-year-old Worcester man faces cocaine charge
+6:15: 10 great reads to pass the time
+6:15: Bravehearts partner with 'Be The Match - Brothers for Bryce' (2:06)
-3:10: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-New Bean Counter Bakery Café on Grove Street holds ribbon cutting
-Commissioner of Bravehearts league on playing this season: ‘I think we can pull this off'
-Judge in Worcester mulls early release of man twice convicted of sharing child porn
-Police arrest man in Sturbridge with 215 grams of Percocet
-Gardner teen facing criminal charges after violent rampage
-ICYMI: Double heartbreak: 2 area couples die 9 days apart
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Mass. homeowners focusing on summer projects, home comforts (1:34)
-What's new on Netflix in June (7:53)
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 71 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Fourth State Police trooper arraigned in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia
+Noon: Failed town vote could spell the end for West Boylston Elementary School
+Noon: Guest lecture at the Willard House & Clock Museum Saturday
+Noon: I did this today: Twilight time on the Clark University bat walk
+Noon: Prostate Cancer Awareness virtual event tonight
+Noon: Last Call: Robert Collins, school custodian, outdoorsman
-Woman rescued from Worcester fire dies
-Earlier: Person rescued, 7 cats found dead in Worcester house fire
-Do you know this guy? He's wanted for a Worcester break-in
-Police: 10 illegal guns, drugs found in Worcester search
-Motorcycle engulfed in flames after crash with S.U.V. in Worcester
-Worcester courthouse abruptly closed after sprinkler incident
-Winning $100,000 lottery ticket sold at this Worcester gas station
-Worcester schools to close 2 programs, relocate another amid budget constraints
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief meeting agenda preview
-Worcester airport to expand parking ahead of effort to double passenger count
-Community meeting on Massasoit Road Reconstruction Project Thursday
-Worcester farmers market news: One is moving, another is launching
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 dogs found in Crompton Park
>DINING OUT: New restaurant planned for former Brew City on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: 78 layoffs planned for Worcester-based Community Healthlink
-Man in Millbury front-end loader pursuit had blood alcohol 3 times legal limit (1:42). Article
-Central Mass. business and political leaders oppose rent control, but will voters listen?
-Ed Augustus’ next act: Growing UniBank
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: The forgotten teams of the Regional
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 towns discuss merging police departments
-Sturbridge to host community forum on housing plan on Wednesday
-Leominster man arrested after reports of woman screaming, possible gunshots near Bank of America
-Spencer officials revisit traffic, parking challenges ahead of September fair
-Southbridge man held on bail following police pursuit and reckless driving charges
-Lake Street Park walk May 9th in Shrewsbury
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale (Trio) on Friday and at Val's (Duo) on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Boylston's Lazour brothers have new musical premiere at Berkeley Rep
-Do you know the woman in this painting? She may have ties to Worcester
-Listen Up: Ride with Berm along the "Highway Through the Trees"
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester City Council criticizes manager, snitches on itself
-Worcesteria: "Conversations for Change" panel highlights gender, race
-Sarah Connell Sanders: New pool at Worcester J.C.C. to help cool summer heat
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 99 (7:58): Homelessness, Part 2
-Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (59:06): John Piselli, Emerge Mentoring
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:44): Worcester’s billion-dollar budget sparks debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who ran her own daycare for 28 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs acquitted: Trial recap and analysis (11:47)
-John Henry finally speaks out on "terrible" Red Sox as fans fume
-Red Sox beat Detroit, 10-3
-17 Holy Cross teams post perfect 1,000 A.P.R. scores
-210Sports updates site for Worcester Bravehearts
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-6
>NATIONAL: Here's what's next for doomed hantavirus-infected cruise ship
-Popular TikTok challenge leaves child with "traumatizing" burns
-Tragic: Recent prom queen, 2 others killed in multi-vehicle crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Elementary student dies after tree topples onto school playground (1:29)
-Governor proposes new regulations on e-bikes, mopeds
>COLLEGES: Worcester State celebrates student excellence at Academic Achievement Awards
-Radio Worcester (10:54): Luis Pedraja on why lifelong learning matters more than ever
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What do travel warnings actually mean?
-The states where you can’t ride Amtrak (and why)
>BUSINESS: Justice Department investigating meat packers amid record-high beef prices
-LPL Financial Research: A.I. wave continues to power technology earnings boom
-Worcester construction firm acquires Faneuil Hall’s roofer
>HOMES: Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do
>HEALTH: Mom's Health: When stress, anxiety actually protect your kids (1:10)
-The truth behind 7 common lung cancer myths
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (42:44): Chair yoga
>FOOD: 2 Utz potato chip brands recalled over fears of salmonella contamination
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Wanda Sykes stand-up special on Netflix (1:28)
>MOVIES: "Coyote vs. Acme" trailer: First footage from Will Forte comedy
>CELEBRITY: Rebel Wilson and wife Ramona Agruma welcomes baby No. 2
-"Parent Trap" star Hayley Mills lost her Disney fortune to "the tax man"
>ANIMALS: Puppy has to learn how to walk all over again — and he does (2:18)
>HISTORY: See what it takes to be a Revolutionary War reenactor (6:59)
>GOOD NEWS: Man collects his second $50,000 lottery prize in 2 weeks
-Meanwhile, in Tokyo, ping-pong robot stuns world by defeating elite human players (2:03)
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