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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 (:32). High of 92 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-McDonald's manager accused of spitting into customer's fries banned from working in food industry (2:21). Article
-Worcester double homicide trial paused over undisclosed document
-Innovative $10 million Worcester solution for hunger breaks ground
-3 years ago, Worcester tried a new model for crisis response. What happened?
-Worcester police investigate suspected solar panel theft
-TODAY! World of Foods Worcester at Elm Park
-Worcester playground may not get renamed for Roberto Clemente after all. Here's why
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Victor D. Infante's WoMag rundown for June 5th (9:09)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Early college surge, college president retiring, $2 million community investment
-Opioid-related deaths drop under 1,000 in Mass. in 2025
-Canine distemper concerns in Worcester County. What to know
-School committee reviews aviation program, policy updates and student support initiatives
-Diplomas delivered during Worcester Tech graduation
-Pride flag raising in Worcester (19:53)
>DINING OUT: La Cucina Italiana in Worcester
-Here’s when this sports bar chain opens its new local spot
-ICYMI: Vigil held for Worcester woman killed in Virginia bus crash (1:50). Article
-3 prominent Canal District developers list 15 properties for sale
-Protesters seek end of alleged beagle testing in Downtown Worcester
-Defense in homicide trial focuses on trajectory of bullet wounds
-Worcester man gets 4 to 7 years in prison for killing neighbor; family calls sentence a "slap in the face"
-Know this guy? Worcester police ask for help identifying man
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Regional celebrates Class of 2026
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Holden Town Takeover at WooSox on Sunday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 6 residents displaced in large Fitchburg fire (:16). Article
-Lunenburg mourning death of 7-year-old Haddie B
-Shrewsbury closing Flint Pond for treatment on Monday
-Jeromy Grniet named Oxford Police Chief after unanimous vote of selectmen
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Sweet Woo music: Summer outdoor music
-Things to Do: Brothers Osborne, Ellis Paul, Spite, Diane Blue and more
-Viral Worcester school janitor-turned-comic Jimmy Cash is seeing his standup career take off
-Studio Theatre Worcester brings musical "Superhero" to life on stage
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 11 (29:37): Jill Howarth, Part 1
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: Still life with crows
-Worcester Voices, Episode 5 (57:16): Jason Homer, executive director, Worcester Public Library
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:09): Rutland’s July 4th cancellation sparks debate over sheriff’s role, and news headlines
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:16): Worcester Common safety concerns persist despite low crime statistics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career banker
>SPORTS: Patriots aren’t getting enough respect in division, AFC title debates
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 5-3
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 7-6
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-3
>CARS: Ford issues "do not drive" recall for Broncos, Mavericks
>NATIONAL: NASA directs its I.S.S. crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt
-Judge halts administration efforts to impose conditions on S.N.A.P.
-Tragic: Recent high school grad dies in crash on way to college orientation
>NEW ENGLAND: Cape Cod house at risk of toppling off cliff
-Full video: Heated argument between 70-year-old, 21-year-old before violent Hopkinton beach attack (3:18)
-New video in excessive force case raises questions about State Police probes (10:32). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark student research helps shape city’s climate future
-Assumption Class of 2026 nurses honored at pinning ceremony
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Saving on summer travel (2:06)
-7 taxi mistakes you’re making abroad
>BUSINESS: Unemployment holds at 4.3%, but people take longer to find jobs
-Spectrum Health Systems opening $13.4 million Lowell treatment center
-Meta quietly added facial recognition code to smart glasses: report
>SHOPPING: Walmart accused of "stealing" from shoppers over price tag "incompetance"
>HOMES: Why less clutter leads to less stress
>HEALTH: How to deal with a shortage in prescription stimulants (3:31)
-A pill almost doubled survival for pancreatic cancer patients. Now what?
>FOOD: Burger King updates its Whopper — again — but fans think the new twist is just a copycat of another burger chain
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Hokum," "Is God Is" and more
>CELEBRITY: Peabo Bryson, voice of Disney duets, dies
-Rupert Everett says he "ruined" himself in pursuit of the perfect body
>ANIMALS: 5-year-old boy insists on rescuing abandoned puppies (2:03)
>HISTORY: Former Y.M.C.A. on Chatham Street in Worcester, circa 1918
>GOOD NEWS: Truck-driving preacher helps derail alleged kidnapping attempt
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, officials urge residents to kill giant, invasive tegu lizards
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