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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
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: 14 lawmakers call on UMass Memorial to make deal with nurses
+5:00: Worcester settles civil rights lawsuit over 2020 George Floyd protest clash
+5:00: Mediterranean and breakfast restaurant chains coming to new Worcester shopping plaza
+5:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts cool a bit in summer heat, still in the race for league’s top spot
+5:00: Bill Ballou on Baseball
+Noon: Heavy police presence in Sturbridge amid search for drivers who abandoned U-Haul truck (:26). Article
+Noon: Worcester Post Office recognized as one of 62 in service since 1775
-Percy's promotion short of 92-degree mark needed for refund
-"When will Melt open?" — Excitement mounts as gelato fave opens doors in Worcester
-Indian Lake, Coes Reservoir closed Monday for algae treatment
-City of Worcester alerts residents to fake National Grid calls
-Worcester building where bowling pinsetters were made may become 32 apartments
-Worcester taverns played a role in American Revolution
-Preserved Mass. Civil War diary commemorates a "glorious fourth" on July 4th, 1863
-Worcester among riskiest cities in U.S. for drivers, Allstate says
-Worcester's Haitians feel fear, anxiety after T.P.S. ruling
-Man who fired fatal shots in Worcester State parking lot gets 4 years in prison
-Free Worcester tour celebrates Quock Walker Day on Wednesday
-Worcester County Wonders: Leominster's stop on the Underground Railroad
-T&G This Week: How Then & Now happens every week
>FAITH: Partners in Charity at 85% of goal
>DINING OUT: WCCA-TV's Soapbox 1417 (24:07): Nelson DeOliveira, owner, Alma Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
-Pulse Magazine's (spilling) The Tea
-ICYMI: Former Nelson Place principal lands new job leading Worcester school
-Earlier: Inside a chaotic, divisive year at a Worcester elementary school
-Contractor accused of slamming customers held on $25,000 bail
-Developer eyes 74-unit project near Theatre District in Worcester
-Worcester pastor's investors allege lies at contentious bankruptcy hearing
-Worcester entrepreneur turns vinegar into a craft product (2:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Senior Center to close Monday through Friday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcyclist flown to Worcester hospital after crash in Holland
-Road closure in Auburn through Wednesday
-Now in its fifth year, Grafton's Fourth of July Parade has gone from idea to institution
-Grafton was home to "largest machine ever built"
-Today! Boylston Police Department to hold open office hours with the chief
-Dudley's Community Choice Power Program delivers $149,101 in first-quarter savings
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors global biodiversity leader with its highest award
-Book by WPI professor receives Independent Publisher Book Award
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 497 (27:08): Gerald Kashuk
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): City Council takes more critical approach in city manager review
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:11): City manager review, election reform and a changing political landscape
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman known as "Miss Fix It"
>SPORTS: Why Folarin Balogun is cleared to play for U.S. against Belgium despite red card
-U.S. defense turns biggest question mark into World Cup strength
-Belgium coach calls FIFA's Balogun reversal an "April Fools" joke
-Red Sox beat Angels, 7-5
-'Sader Stories Podcast (47:57): Athletics update with Kit Hughes
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 15-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 7-3
>NATIONAL: New poll shows how patriotic Americans feel this Fourth of July (9:33)
-U.S. oil reserve at half its normal levels, facing operational failure: bombshell watchdog warning
-Tragic: Girl, 3, dies in bounce house tragedy
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple people shot in Boston during violent holiday weekend (1:55)
-Vermont water search ends after man’s body found
-Mass. family killed in fire while traveling in Dominican Republic, mayor says
>COLLEGES: 5 student loan changes you should know about
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Road trip games that don't involve screens
-The only way to guarantee an empty middle seat
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Data centers are a hot topic. Will we see more of them in Central Mass.?
>HOMES: Simple ways to elevate any guest room (3:14)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports offers picks for playing music this summer
>HEALTH: Unique summer considerations for GLP-1 patients (2:11). Article
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:29): Chicken paillard
>TV/STREAMING: ABC’s David Muir maintains lead as NBC narrows demo gap, CBS lags behind in nightly news ratings race
>MOVIES: The "Cast Away" scene that Tom Hanks refuses to watch
>CELEBRITY: Tim McGraw displays ripped abs in photo with his brothers
-Heather Locklear speaks out about her romance with Lorenzo Lamas for the first time
>ANIMALS: Cat who hated dogs falls for 1 special Labrador (5:08)
>HISTORY: World-renowned NASA astronaut was raised in Shrewsbury
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery player finally wins big after 40 years
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man juggles flaming torches for over 6 minutes
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