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
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-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 (1:06). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester bar's liquor license suspended for 5 days for after-hours assault
+6:00: Indie horror film festival returning to Worcester’s Mechanic Hall for second year
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (8:12): Worcester film maker Tom Dwyer talks about Dead of Winter Horror Festival
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (14:26): Bull rider Marcus Mast on near death experience with a bull and growing up Amish
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Guide to Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival in Worcester
+Noon: Mechanics Hall to host The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
+Noon: "Black Angels Over Tuskegee" in Worcester will tell story
+Noon: WPI professor explores how Black artists helped transform opera
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Brutalist," "The Last Showgirl," and more
+Noon: 19 Carter in Berlin is a hub for both the arts and the community
-Hazardous ice lingers on Worcester streets days after storm. Video (1:18)
-Family of late state police trainee from Worcester speaks as state senators seek investigation update (2:49)
-Stop & Shop faces potential strike in Mass. over contract dispute
-Radio Worcester (40:20): Transformative plans for Worcester’s 51-acre Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-West Boylston will fire Town Administrator amid police station flag conflict, lawyer says
-Earlier: Flag controversy discussed at Select Board meeting (1:49). Article
-Families fighting to keep funding for medical research meet at UMass Medical School (1:50). Article
-After sky-high hikes, state orders gas companies to reduce total bills by just 5 percent (:23)
-Related: What is the delivery fee on gas bills and why is it so high? (4:30)
-Police find cocaine, fentanyl during search in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Councilor's indefinite absence sparks debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: New restaurant to open at site of former Compass Tavern
-ICYMI: City Councilor Thu Nguyen will not return to council indefinitely
-Worcester rolls out enforcement of new 25 mph speed limit
-Worcester schools eye 7.9% budget increase for coming year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
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-Ice melt arrives at Holden hardware store for storm-weary residents
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Favorite breakfast spot plans expansion to Shrewsbury
-Sterling officer hit by car during traffic stop
-Police seek help locating 29-year-old missing person
-Drug bust at Westminster residence uncovers cocaine trafficking operation
-Clinton Project 351 ambassador gets involved
-Clinton School Committee honors students, staff
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Concerts, historical demos and more
-Orchids bring color to Botanic Garden
-One Act Play Festival to take center stage at the Singh Performance Center
>OPINION: Kenzie Landsittel: Remember Women's Rights Convention in Worcester
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:03): Episode 4, preparing for snow storms
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (58:15): Melisa Ann, intuitive energy healer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester matriarch who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Canada beats U.S., 3-2, in overtime to win 4 Nations Face-Off championship
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit breaks records
-With a renewed focus on boxing career, Worcester's Khiary Gray ready for title bout
-'Sader Stories (29:47): Varsity Club Hall of Famer Sam Fregenti
-Holy Cross women’s hockey team travels to Maine for final regular season series
-2 Holy Cross athletes nominated for Allstate Good Works Team
>CARS: Toyota recalls over 160,000 Sienna minivans due to seat back issue
>NATIONAL: California woman chased, fatally shot in parking lot: video
-Brian Laundrie's parents pariahs in Florida over Gabby Petito's murder: neighbors
-Tragic: Mom charged with abuse after 3 kids left alone for years
>NEW ENGLAND: Timeline of activities of cultlike group tied to killing of Border Patrol agent
-Why ambulances are waiting nearly an hour to bring patients into some Mass. hospitals
>COLLEGES: This is biomedical engineering at WPI (:23)
-Clark student Isaac Tomeho shines in both the digital and tactile worlds
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places you'll recognize from famous songs
>BUSINESS: Walmart shares tank on dismal forecast as retail giant warns of slowing sales
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs ignite a metals melt-up
-How Gen Z can get on the right financial track
>HOMES: Worcester is one of the hottest real estate markets in 2025. See how it ranks
>HEALTH: Study: 3 conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink
-How "lemonading" can help you better cope with stress
>FOOD: Dunkin' to end non-dairy upcharges after guest feedback
>TV/STREAMING: George Stephanopoulos is "miserable" at "GMA"
>MOVIES: Who won the best actor Oscar last year? See list of recent winners
>CELEBRITY: Laraine Newman says Barbra Streisand confronted her over "SNL" skit
>ANIMALS: Ducks ask woman to help their friend who isn't moving (1:38)
>HISTORY: Worcester's Bull Mansion has historical ties to a doctor, not an animal
>GOOD NEWS: Man's liver transplant denial reversed after story goes viral
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, monkey uses human-like hand signals to direct traffic (:43)
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