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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Noon: Rutland police officer loses valiant battle with COVID-19
-Noon: COVID-19 testing begins at Worcester Walmart
-Noon: Boston sports teams will be able to practice again soon -- with precautions
-Noon: Pandemic enters new phase in U.S. as experts shift focus to new hot spots
-Double-digits deaths at 8 Worcester long-term care facilities
-Local nursing home acted quickly, but couldn’t keep COVID-19 at bay
-23 new cases in Worcester, 4,060 total; Shrewsbury, 270 (no new cases); Millbury, 220 (+5); Leicester, 134 (+1); Grafton, 81 (+1); Holden, 77 (+1). Press conference video (30:47)
-Worcester sees spike in serious strokes, heart attacks
-Want to reopen schools? Consider these things first
-200th COVID-19 patient released from St. Vincent Hospital (:21)
-New testing site at CVS on Lincoln Street, Worcester
-WCCA-TV 'Daily Breaking' (28:18): Most Rev. Robert McManus, Bishop, Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester
-Rosen's Roundtable (28:20): COVID-19 in the Woo
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Craig Blais, President & CEO, WBDC
-Worcester will drop criminal complaint against Pastor Kristopher Casey
-State totals: 4,123 long-term care deaths, 6,640 total, 529 in ICU, 675 new cases
-Mass. sees another 38,000 unemployment claims; 41 million Americans have now applied for unemployment
-Stop & Shop extends 10% pay raise for workers through July 4th
-Is it safe to have backyard BBQ with another family? (3:01)
-At the office: Maybe a return to office isn’t so bad
-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)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 103-year-old drinks beer to celebrate beating coronavirus (:19)
In Other News
-12:10: Who's open for take our or delivery? (updated)
-Noon: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Noon: REMINDER that Plantation St. bridge to close this weekend for demo
-JetBlue and American Airlines expected to suspend flights out of Worcester
-Mass. expected to announce plan Friday to reopen restaurants
-Women's bowling league meets for bittersweet farewell at Colonial
-Find alternate route today: Southbridge St. will be paved from Madison St. to Quinsigamond Ave.
-Who's open for take our or delivery? (updated)
-Follo’s Food Review: Chicken Waffle Cone at Pixels & Pints
-City names Dunn, McGourthy to cabinet positions
-WPI-led researchers shrink breast cancer tumors in mice with targeted therapy
-Tribute to famed instructor Charlotte Klein, who trained thousands of dancers, dies at 86
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester delayed a day because of Memorial Day
-Oklahoma man busted in Sturbridge on weapons charges
-Boston Marathon canceled (:58)
-'Let them stay in your house': Boston Police Commissioner criticizes judges' release of prisoners (2:06)
-National: 7 shot in Louisville protest; Minneapolis police precinct overrun, set on fire
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): To-do lists spark interest in home repair
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina: Bear opens Mercedes door, freaks out city slickers
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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