Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:20: State totals: 3,924 long-term care deaths, 6,416 total, 576 in ICU, 596 new cases
+2:20: 23 new cases in Worcester, 3,985 total; Shrewsbury, 269; Millbury, 208 as of Friday; Leicester, 129; Grafton, 80; Holden, 75. Press conferences now Tuesday, Thursday
+2:15: Arts, culture communities weigh post-COVID world options
+2:15: Program would let EBT cardholders in Mass. purchase groceries online
-58 new cases in Worcester, 3,962 total; Shrewsbury, 269; Millbury, 208 (as of Friday); Leicester, 129; Grafton, 79; Holden, 75. Press conferences now Tuesday & Thursday
-Hair salons ready to open today (1:14)
-Adult-use pot stores reopen today under new guidelines
-ICYMI: Mice, soiled carpets at Quality Inn in Worcester, which was used as state-run site for coronavirus patients
-State totals: 3,890 long-term care deaths, 6,372 total, 558 in ICU, 1,013 new cases
-Mass. nursing homes face key funding deadline today
-Americans mob beaches for Memorial Day Weekend amid lockdown fatigue
-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): WWII vet, daughter beat coronavirus at Maryland nursing home
In Other News
+7:20: Worcester's Memorial Day Tribute (49:43)
+7:20: Four-Alarm Brookfield fire destroys home, kills dog
-2:20: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+2:15: Town of Shrewsbury Virtual Memorial Day 2020 (39:50)
+2:15: West Brookfield comes together to honor 99-year-old veteran (:21)
+2:15: Memorial Day represents last chance to get a $2 iced coffee from Dunkin'
+2:15: USS Constitution's 21-gun Memorial Day salute (2:29)
+2:15: What to watch on TV and streaming for Memorial Day 2020
+2:15: 40 amazing deals to shop this Memorial Day
+2:15: Want to buy a used car? Rental car companies are offering up some good deals
-Latest weather: Warmer but cloudier today
-Tragic end to search for missing person in Holden woods
-29-year-old New York man dies in Worcester after crashing SUV into postal service truck, building
-Burns Bridge shines to honor Gold Star Families
-Worcester convenience store offering free fill-up to doctors, nurses, hospital staff and EMTs today
-Federal prosecutor fights convicted Worcester restaurateur's second bid to be released from prison
-Grafton High will be getting a graduation ceremony
-Car crash on Route 9 in Westborough sends 3 to hospital
-6 great ways to spend Memorial Day Weekend in Worcester
-Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day because of Memorial Day
-ICYMI: Worcester man arrested for stabbing friend in the face
-ICYMI: Drag racing on Worcester road shared on YouTube (2:02)
-Nine ducklings saved by Mass. State Trooper
-New England: UConn senior allegedly murders two men, flees in stolen car
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Latest properties for sale in Worcester
-Worcester lays out open house guidelines for city real estate agents
-10 greatest war movies ever to stream for Memorial Day
-Sad: Kitten born with two faces dies days after capturing animal-lovers hearts
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Motorcyclist seriously injured in Rutland crash
+Noon: Mass Indie Film Fest returning to Worcester, Southbridge and online
+Noon: Listen Up: Dan Gabel finds big band sound on upswing with new album
+Noon: Last Call: Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson, dean of WPI Business School
+Noon: Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Man and young child rescued from roof of burning building on Vernon Hill, 1 dog dead, officials say
-Chimney fire spreads to walls of Princeton home, prompting multi-town response
-Auburn officer arrested by State Police in online sting
-Proposed site of 364 Worcester apartments purchased by N.J. firm for $17 million
-Q.C.C. union votes no confidence in college President Luis Pedraja
-Hanover Theatre announces 2025-26 Broadway Series shows
-Drought status eases in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: At Hot Dog Annie's, it's all about the sauce
-Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-Police recorded 9 hate crimes in Worcester in 2024
-Worcester releases new data on shootings, ShotSpotter
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:53): Board of Health pushes for transparency on vaccines — Can it stay non-political?
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phanton Gourmet's Great 8 Pizza (5:22)
-ICYMI: New eatery planned near Polar Park
-Worcester’s toll in Titanic disaster
-Sheriff's office documents dating from 1700s donated offer glimpse into Worcester's past
-After almost a year as Head of School, Horgan reflects on Saint John’s community
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Post-election at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Teen killed in Northbridge crash
-West Boylston sees lower insurance climb than some
-$42 million Shrewsbury D.P.W. project will head to townwide vote after Town Meeting approval
-Sterling Fire Chief David Hurlbut saluted for decades of service
-Cinthia Sykes leaving Boylston Elementary School
-Walmart plaza in Sturbridge sells for $31 million as part of wider $1.1 billion deal
-No micro-override request planned for this year in Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: April is not fooling around
-New sculpture show coming to Tower Hill
>OPINION: Candy Mero-Carlson: Doing math on colleges buying land in Worcester
-Tim Garvin: Worcester community goes beyond measurement
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 459 (28:54): Congressman Jim McGovern
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to well-known and deeply respected hair stylist
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Rays, 16-1
-Worcester Bravehearts release 2025 schedule
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Emily and Zach Bubonovich
-210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 27
-Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 to Dallas Wings in 2025 WNBA draft
-Flag football club for Worcester high school clears first hurdle
-Saint John's baseball improves to 6-0 with romp over Malden Catholic in home opener
>NATIONAL: Coast Guard rescues 4 from capsized boat off Florida coast; 1 dead, 5 missing
-U.S. still won’t say whether it will return mistakenly deported man, despite Supreme Court decision
>TRAGIC: Amish children killed on the way to school in buggy crash with S.U.V. driven by teen
>NEW ENGLAND: No end for Karen Read jury selection yet | Your questions answered (12:22)
>COLLEGES: Clark, WPI among top-ranked game design schools
-Holy Cross Professor Emily Wilson (50:40): War, Homecoming, Heroism, Truth
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 hotels with unexpected perks
>BUSINESS: Mass. small business concerned about tariff impact, "doubles my cost"
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-Gen Z employees are never at their desks — and it's driving their bosses crazy
>SHOPPING: Fisher-Price recalls popular baby toys due to frightening choking hazard
>HEALTH: Common vitamin shown to reduce autoimmune disease
-Workplace music can impact performance, study says (1:25)
-Can eating sour candy actually stop your panic attack? We asked a doctor
>FOOD: 5 mistakes grocery shoppers make — and all can be easily avoided
>TV/STREAMING: Recap of seasons 1 to 4 of Netflix's "You" (17:04)
>MOVIES: Nobody 2: Bob Odenkirk is back in first trailer
>CELEBRITY: First pics of Katy Perry and Gayle King in space on Blue Origin flight
>ANIMALS: They said this tiny puppy would never walk - Now watch him run (1:43)
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Rejoice Newton, known for hill that carries name
>GOOD NEWS: World War II vet asked for 100 cards before his 100th birthday — and the response was incredible
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, man rescued from chimney, arrested
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