Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:15: Cam Newton leads Patriots to win to start 2020 season
+6:15: Worcester Public Library, schools offering free online tutoring for students
+6:15: 39% of students attending Mass. four year college food insecure, survey says
-Line wraps around downtown Worcester corner for opening of Glazy Susan, Reign Cafe
-Sunday brunch returns to one of Worcester's favorite restaurants
-Worcester man injured in N.H. when UTV slams into bridge abutment
-Here are 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-'Miracle boy' in Worcester living inspiration on overcoming medical challenges
-After months of planning, public schools set for start of new year
-Bill Shaner: All hail the Wheelie Kids; a new documentary gets the story of 508 Bike Life right, finally
-Construction work in Kelley Square this week
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Sunday by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northborough bakery pays it forward in free pastries, breads to families in need
-ICYMI: Disbarred Clinton lawyer refusing to leave rented condo in Rhode Island
-Confused with your Medicare options? Help to Retire can help you! (1:07)
-Where are they now: Burncoat great Michael Bradley, family enjoy the 'pure life'
-Worcester Red Sox reveal mascot 'Smiley', a yellow smiley face pin
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Food: Patriots fans can score $1 coffees at Dunkin’ all season long
-TV/Streaming: 'Mulan' leads to 68% jump in Disney Plus app downloads
-Video: Worcester Bad Drivers, Crashes, Brake Check, Hit and Run (3:31) -- Warning: language
-National: Two Los Angeles officers cling to life after ambush shooting in Compton
-Oregon boy dies from wildfire while trying to save grandmother
-Homes: 5 open houses for you in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. electrician repairs woman's entire home for free (2:35)
-Meanwhile, in Australia, koala bear climbs into guy's car, won't leave (3:10)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: Massachusetts reports 267 new cases, 14 additional deaths
-UMass gets grant to create roadmap for trials in nursing homes
-Local priests are seeking help during the pandemic – from those who’ve gone before us
-Local worshippers slow to attend public services during pandemic
-ICYMI: 140 new cases in Worcester since last week, third straight week with increase in new positive cases
-Grafton Congregational Church adapts Apple Pie Social for the age of COVID-19
-Massachusetts reports 435 new cases, 16 additional deaths
-Massachusetts brings back travel restrictions for Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware
-Oxford and AstraZeneca resume vaccine trial
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-New restaurant planned at former Zorba's Taverna on Stafford Street
-Passenger numbers continue to soar at Worcester Regional Airport after record 2023 year
-M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
-Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
-Worcester rentals: Forbes ranks market third-worst in U.S. Here's why
-"Goodbye Doherty!" Doherty Memorial High School Reunion (1:29)
-Clark University expands its scholarship zone by 31 streets in Main South
-Worcester Art Museum updates plans for showcasing Higgins Armory Collection
-City launches Diverse Business Certification grant program
-Crews in Worcester County to look for invasive elm zigzag sawfly
-Former Christmas Tree Shops may become trampoline park
-Turtleboy's relationship to Karen Read case may be left out of trial
-The Faces of Worcester: Lorna R. Ellis, Seamstress and clothing store business owner
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
>DINING OUT: Why Eggholic in Shrewsbury is like no Indian restaurant around
-ICYMI: Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Spring composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton cannabis delivery firm expands services
-Gov. Healey discusses Mass. Leads Act at Westborough clean energy company
-Drug Take Back Day Saturday in Leicester
-"H" intersection in Boylston to allow limited traffic
-Anthony Cipro leaving Houghton School
-33rd Grafton Gazebo Road Race is May 11th
-Annual Sutton town-wide yard sale June 15th
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Midnight Motion rocks Redemption Rock taproom on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
-Worcester County Wonders: Time is on their side at the Willard House & Clock Museum
-The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
-W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
-Poet Rodger Martin to receive Stanley Kunitz Medal
-Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 83 (28:18): Immigration & Higher Education
-Unity Radio (58:25): TheWoo508
>SPORTS: Patriots take quarterback Drake Maye with No. 3 pick
-Will Drake Maye start right away? Patriots coach responds (1:28)
-Experts analyze Patriots’ Drake Maye pick
-Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 6-4
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: William Kelleher
-WooSox beat Toledo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold
>NATIONAL: Baltimore accuses ship's manager of negligence in bridge collapse
-10-year-old boy confesses to fatally shooting sleeping man, authorities say
-Tragic: Mom's haunting last words before she died from mushroom sushi roll
>NEW ENGLAND: Questions remain ahead of opening statements in Karen Read murder trial (2:32)
-Man dead after shooting at police, barricading inside home in North Andover
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Clark students awarded $10,000 to document, "uplift voices" of those impacted by climate change
-WPI receives slice of $2.8 million women’s health grants for bipolar treatment development
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 easy hikes with incredible views in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Husband and wife to develop A.I. math tutor with WPI, $4 million in funding
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Electric Hydrogen's "gigafactory" ribbon cutting ceremony in Devens
>SHOPPING: When is Wayfair's 2024 Way Day sale? Shop early deals now
>HOMES: Prices up, sales down in early spring house market in Mass.
>HEALTH: C.D.C. launches tool to monitor heat risk (1:04)
-Seeing a female physician could lead to a longer life, new study shows
>FOOD: Which foods have the most plastics? The answer may surprise you
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Glen Powell film for Netflix, "Hit Man" (2:34)
>MOVIES: Theaters are getting creative to woo audiences back to the movies
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Bacon returns to "Footloose" high school to mark film's 40th anniversary
>ANIMALS: Tiny Chihuahua scares giant great Dane (3:01)
>HISTORY: Old Union Depot in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Salem fitness trainer helps children with disabilities build strength, confidence
-Meanwhile, in Australia, watch fare-dodging horse wait on platform at train station
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