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 (:37). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Local ice cream shops open for the season
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Monkey Man," "Arthur the King" and more
-New restaurant planned at former Zorba's Taverna on Stafford Street
-Passenger numbers continue to soar at Worcester Regional Airport after record 2023 year
-M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
-Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
-Worcester rentals: Forbes ranks market third-worst in U.S. Here's why
-"Goodbye Doherty!" Doherty Memorial High School Reunion (1:29)
-Clark University expands its scholarship zone by 31 streets in Main South
-Worcester Art Museum updates plans for showcasing Higgins Armory Collection
-City launches Diverse Business Certification grant program
-Crews in Worcester County to look for invasive elm zigzag sawfly
-Former Christmas Tree Shops may become trampoline park
-Turtleboy's relationship to Karen Read case may be left out of trial
-The Faces of Worcester: Lorna R. Ellis, Seamstress and clothing store business owner
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
>DINING OUT: Why Eggholic in Shrewsbury is like no Indian restaurant around
-ICYMI: 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
-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
-Spring composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton cannabis delivery firm expands services
-Gov. Healey discusses Mass. Leads Act at Westborough clean energy company
-Drug Take Back Day Saturday in Leicester
-"H" intersection in Boylston to allow limited traffic
-Anthony Cipro leaving Houghton School
-33rd Grafton Gazebo Road Race is May 11th
-Annual Sutton town-wide yard sale June 15th
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Midnight Motion rocks Redemption Rock taproom on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
-Worcester County Wonders: Time is on their side at the Willard House & Clock Museum
-The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
-W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
-Poet Rodger Martin to receive Stanley Kunitz Medal
-Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 83 (28:18): Immigration & Higher Education
-Unity Radio (58:25): TheWoo508
>SPORTS: Patriots take quarterback Drake Maye with No. 3 pick
-Will Drake Maye start right away? Patriots coach responds (1:28)
-Experts analyze Patriots’ Drake Maye pick
-Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 6-4
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: William Kelleher
-WooSox beat Toledo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold
>NATIONAL: Baltimore accuses ship's manager of negligence in bridge collapse
-10-year-old boy confesses to fatally shooting sleeping man, authorities say
-Tragic: Mom's haunting last words before she died from mushroom sushi roll
>NEW ENGLAND: Questions remain ahead of opening statements in Karen Read murder trial (2:32)
-Man dead after shooting at police, barricading inside home in North Andover
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Clark students awarded $10,000 to document, "uplift voices" of those impacted by climate change
-WPI receives slice of $2.8 million women’s health grants for bipolar treatment development
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 easy hikes with incredible views in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Husband and wife to develop A.I. math tutor with WPI, $4 million in funding
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Electric Hydrogen's "gigafactory" ribbon cutting ceremony in Devens
>SHOPPING: When is Wayfair's 2024 Way Day sale? Shop early deals now
>HOMES: Prices up, sales down in early spring house market in Mass.
>HEALTH: C.D.C. launches tool to monitor heat risk (1:04)
-Seeing a female physician could lead to a longer life, new study shows
>FOOD: Which foods have the most plastics? The answer may surprise you
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Glen Powell film for Netflix, "Hit Man" (2:34)
>MOVIES: Theaters are getting creative to woo audiences back to the movies
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Bacon returns to "Footloose" high school to mark film's 40th anniversary
>ANIMALS: Tiny Chihuahua scares giant great Dane (3:01)
>HISTORY: Old Union Depot in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Salem fitness trainer helps children with disabilities build strength, confidence
-Meanwhile, in Australia, watch fare-dodging horse wait on platform at train station
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