Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:30: 15 new cases in Worcester, 4,000 total; Shrewsbury, 270 (1 new case); Millbury, 214 (+6); Leicester, 132 (+4); Grafton, 80 (0); Holden, 75 (0). Press conference video (24:00)
+8:30: Worcesteria: Whining in West Boylston
+8:30: Radio Worcester Chamber Radio Blast with Alex Guardiola (6:41): Continued Reopening and Memorial Day Weekend
+8:30: Surge ‘is behind us’ in Mass., Gov. Baker says
+8:30: State totals: 3,924 long-term care deaths, 6,473 total, 560 in ICU 422 new cases
+8:30: Lt. Gov. Polito addresses report about family gathering (1:22)
+8:30: Harvard doctor 'cautiously hopeful' there will not be significant second wave
+8:30: New study says vitamin D can’t prevent or treat coronavirus
+8:30: RMV extends deadlines for expiring licenses, registrations, inspections
+8:30: Baker announces $56M to help feed families dealing with food insecurity
+8:30: Death toll at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home increases to 92
-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
-Arts, culture communities weigh post-COVID world options
-Worcester, Net of Compassion's COVID-19 response transforming lives
-State totals: 3,924 long-term care deaths, 6,416 total, 576 in ICU, 596 new cases
-Massachusetts’ coronavirus rate much higher than reported, British researchers say
-Program would let EBT cardholders in Mass. purchase groceries online
-Americans are gobbling anti-anxiety meds due to coronavirus
-At the office: What your employer is required to do to keep you safe as you return to work
-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): World War II vet in Pa. reaches goal of walking 99 laps for COVID-19 victims
In Other News
+8:30: Video of Monday's 4-alarm fire in Brookfield (1:01)
+8:30: Motley Crew is ready for customers on Shrewsbury St.
+8:30: Time-lapse video of Lake Quinsigamond (1:26)
+8:30: This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of May 25
+8:30: Free meals for kids & teens at North High 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday
+8:30: State police bag more speeders in Central Mass.
+8:30: Director: Mass. Lottery at risk of becoming obsolete
+8:30: Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month
+8:30: NHL announces Return to Play plan; How it affects the Bruins
-Four-alarm Brookfield fire destroys home, kills dog (:53)
-Drone video above Polar Park construction (:46)
-Worcester's Memorial Day Tribute (49:43)
-Watch: Worcester veteran plays 'Taps' for national remembrance
-West Brookfield comes together to honor 99-year-old veteran (2:24)
-Town of Shrewsbury Virtual Memorial Day 2020 (39:50)
-USS Constitution's 21-gun Memorial Day salute (2:29)
-Worcester to acquire land to protect Quinapoxet Reservoir
-Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Worcester Business Journal Power 50, the most influential people in Central Mass. business
-WBJ Podcast (28:41): Jack Roche, Hanover Insurance Group
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester delayed one day because of Memorial Day
-ICYMI: Tragic end to search for missing person in Holden woods
-ICYMI: Drag racing on Worcester road shared on YouTube (2:02)
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Latest properties for sale in Worcester
-Want to buy a used car? Rental car companies are offering up some good deals
-New England: Man throws burning American flag onto Boston Police vehicle
-Food: Healthy Choice Power Bowls recalled for possible rock contamination
-Crime: Video shows Florida woman accused of killing autistic son pushing him into canal
-Tragic: Kentucky couple killed in wreck after watching son graduate from high school
-Meanwhile, in Poland: Wild video shows drunk zoo visitor wrestling bear in exhibit
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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