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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Double-digits deaths at 8 Worcester long-term care facilities
+6:00: Stop & Shop extends 10% pay raise for workers through July 4th
+3:45: WCCA-TV 'Daily Breaking' (28:18): Most Rev. Robert McManus, Bishop, Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester
+3:45: 103-year-old drinks beer to celebrate beating coronavirus (:19)
+11:50: 200th COVID-19 patient released from St. Vincent Hospital (:21)
+11:50: New testing site at CVS on Lincoln Street, Worcester
+11:50: Mass. sees another 38,000 unemployment claims; 41 million Americans have now applied for unemployment
-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
-WPI president helped create plan to get college students back to campus
-UMass Medical School researchers ramp up convalescent plasma study
-International students in limbo: Pandemic leaves many stranded and struggling to survive
-Worcester reports 'clean conditons' at Sam's Club with outbreak
-Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:19): Memorial Day, Reopening, Speed Humps, and COVID
-State totals: 4,041 long-term care deaths, 6,547 total, 556 in ICU, 527 new cases
-Fraud detection causing unemployment claims delays in Mass.
-Mass. education officials working to have K-12 schools open in the fall
-Pandemic still getting worse in these 24 states
-At the office: You’ve hit a wall working remotely. Now what?
-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
+6:00: Famed instructor Charlotte Klein, who trained thousands of dancers, dies at 86
-3:55: Who's open for take our or delivery? (updated)
+3:45: JetBlue and American Airlines expected to suspend flights out of Worcester
+3:45: Boston Marathon canceled
+3:45: Follo’s Food Review: Chicken Waffle Cone at Pixels & Pints
-Worcester woman arrested in fatal stabbing on Meade Street
-Two Worcester men arrested for selling cocaine on Main St.
-Worcester couple out $30K after popular wedding venue files for bankruptcy
-Wedding videographer facing criticism for mocking client who asked for refund after fiancé died may be notorious Worcester-area scammer
-Worcester man's car hits moose in Western Mass.
-Worcester evaluating consequences for Polar Park delay
-North High School Graduation (1:01:58)
-Here's an idea: Boston leaders discuss idea to pay restaurants for liquor licenses
-Message to fans from Bravehearts GM Dave 'Peterman' Peterson (1:37)
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester delayed a day because of Memorial Day
-Tribute to 26-year veteran of Worcester Police who recently passed away
-ICYMI: Worcester market announces new online ordering system, kitchen reopening
-ICYMI: Tragic end to search for missing person in Holden woods
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Worcester County homes sales down but median price up
-TV/Streaming: HBO Max, HBO Go and HBO Now: What is the difference?
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 4th grader’s letter to Boston ER doc ‘heartfelt and inspiring’
-Meanwhile, in California: Man breaks into bank to heat up Hot Pockets
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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