Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:00: 41 new cases in Worcester, 4,037 total; Shrewsbury, 270 (no new cases); Millbury, 215 (+1); Leicester, 133 (+1); Grafton, 80 (0); Holden, 76 (+1). Next press conference: Thursday
+8:00: UMass Medical School researchers ramp up convalescent plasma study
+8:00: International students in limbo: Pandemic leaves many stranded and struggling to survive
+8:00: Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:19): Memorial Day, Reopening, Speed Humps, and COVID
+8:00: Fraud detection causing unemployment claims delays in Mass.
+8:00: Mass. education officials working to have K-12 schools open in the fall
+8:00: Pandemic still getting worse in these 24 states
+8:45: 28 people at Worcester Sam's Club distribution center test positive
-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)
-Worcester forms economic committee to help rebuild small businesses
-As smaller museums begin reopening, one in Worcester makes big changes
-Worcesteria: Whining in West Boylston
-Uh oh: 1 in 5 teachers unlikely to return to classrooms this fall, poll finds
-Surge ‘is behind us’ in Mass., Gov. Baker says
-Lt. Gov. Polito of Shrewsbury addresses report about family gathering (1:22)
-Harvard doctor 'cautiously hopeful' there will not be significant second wave
-New study says vitamin D can’t prevent or treat coronavirus
-What we know — and still don't know — about coronavirus
-RMV extends deadlines for expiring licenses, registrations, inspections
-Baker announces $56M to help feed families dealing with food insecurity
-At the office: 63 percent prefer to work from home one day per week, survey says
-Hit the road! RV sales see boost amid search for different vacation possibilities
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
In Other News
+8:00: Worcester evaluating consequences for Polar Park delay
+11:45: Worcester woman arrested in fatal stabbing on Meade Street
+11:45: Two Worcester men arrested for selling cocaine on Main St.
+11:45: Worcester man's car hits moose in Western Mass.
+11:30: Who's open for take our or delivery?
+8:45: Beautiful sunrise photo in Worcester
-Worcester market announces new online ordering system, kitchen reopening
-Motley Crew is ready for customers on Shrewsbury St.
-Temporary speed humps endorsed for Worcester streets
-Grafton to allow outdoor dining when restaurants reopen
-Feds: 30 kilos of cocaine seized from trucker in Charlton
-Video of Monday's 4-alarm fire in Brookfield (1:01)
-Time-lapse video of Lake Quinsigamond (1:26)
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of May 25
-Free meals for kids & teens at North High 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday
-Slow down! State police bag more speeders in Central Mass.
-Less of an itch to scratch? Mass. Lottery at risk of becoming obsolete
-Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month
-NHL announces Return to Play plan; How it affects the Bruins
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester delayed a day because of Memorial Day
-ICYMI: Tragic end to search for missing person in Holden woods
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Mortgage delinquencies surge by 1.6M in April
-Tragic: Heartbreaking video shows stranded kayaker’s final moments
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Good Samaritan rescues crash victim from burning vehicle on I-495
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In The News
-Latest weather: Subzero wind chills early Tuesday morning
+6:00: ‘He messed with the wrong girl’: Young girl who was kidnapped, sexually assaulted shows strength during attacker's sentencing
+6:00: Funerals this week for 3 victims of three-decker blaze in Worcester
+6:00: Neighborhood watch meetings in Worcester - March 2021
+6:00: Worcester man rides lucky numbers to $1 million Powerball win
+6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – March 1
+6:00: 2 men face new charges in workers comp scheme
+6:00: Junior Johnnna Shamley of the women's volleyball team named Crusader of the Week
+6:00: 11 must-see movies being released in March
-Lincoln Plaza's newest store opens Friday
-Man shot on Piedmont Street in Worcester. Paul Shea video (1:31)
-ICYMI: 'They didn't think twice': Hero cops carry elderly woman out of burning building in Worcester
-Groups call for more conversation on proposed reforms in Worcester
-Rosen's Roundtable #430 & #431: Racism in Worcester
-Business tie-in sought for Women's History Month in Worcester
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Route 140 at Route 70 intersection closed 6 a.m-8 p.m. today
-Westborough men spend 24 hours outdoors to raise awareness for homeless in Massachusetts
-Sturbridge celebrates milestone birthdays of town's oldest residents
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales is hiring. See the positions
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross men's basketball team to host first postseason game since 2015
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Louie Gonz takes aim with nuanced, chilling 'Killer'
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-Spirits: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (21:44): Whiskey Bracket Challenge Play-In Tasting
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Tribute to recently passed community activist from Worcester who advocated for better, equal education for Latino students
-TV/Streaming: Paramount Plus' pricing, release schedule and more
-Cars: February is the month of huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (5:00)
-Last night's Golden Globe winners. Total Golden Globes coverage in Celebrity
-At the office: Millennials, Gen Z are job-hopping, but contrary to popular belief, maybe not enough
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Rescue dog that nobody wanted saves life of new owner (2:29)
-Meanwhile, FBI confirms report of ‘long, cylindrical’ UFO ‘moving really fast’ over New Mexico
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Radio Worcester (9:36): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks vaccine, virus and variants
+6:00: Free testing this week in Worcester
+6:00: Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipment likely coming to Massachusetts next week, Gov. Baker says (1:42)
+6:00: Domestic violence incidents rose during lockdowns, analysis finds
+6:00: At the office: 4 work from home hacks that are still vital a year later
-No reopening in sight for Showcase Cinemas in Worcester
-State moving to next step of reopening plan today
-Doctors explain why younger adults may have harsher side effects from second shot
-Officials: First Johnson & Johnson vaccines shipped Sunday night
-ICYMI: DCU Center hospital to scale down patient capacity this week
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 1,428 new cases, 52 deaths, 7-day positivity rate falls to 1.7 percent
-Vaccine for elementary school children likely coming in early 2022, Dr. Fauci says
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