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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:53). High of 61 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Demolition begins at former Big D property on Mill Street
-Clothes donation program helps Worcester students learn how to run a nonprofit (2:03). Article
-Worcester police up patrols near religious sites amid Israel war
-M.B.T.A. won't reconsider Worcester-Boston express train cut until spring
-Messages between Turtleboy, Avon police dispatcher detailed in court records
-Earlier: Turtleboy blogger arrested, charged with witness intimidation in Karen Read case (1:57)
-TODAY! Rewind Videos & More celebrates soft launch in Worcester Friday
-Café Neo hosts final buffet at Millbury Street location Sunday
-Spectrum drug treatment plan in Main South neighborhood criticized
-Worcester nonprofit hosts services clinic for migrant families
-Wings for Autism comes back to Worcester on Saturday
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:50): Jordan Levy’s legacy and current issues in Worcester
-Manny Jae Media (1:12:49): Tracy O'Connell Novick for School Committee
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester School Committee contested districts candidate forum
-At-large city council candidates assert "renaissance" falls short
-Meet the candidates: Kate Toomey, city councilor-at-large
-What is Friday the 13th? Why people may be superstitious about the day
>DINING OUT: Brody's and City Line in showdown for Best Breakfast Place label
-ICYMI: Worcester Planning Board approves 73-unit Shrewsbury Street apartment building
-Clark University revises student housing complex in Main South
-Radio Worcester (8:51): Former Israeli government press director on Hamas’ attack
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State Rep. Peter Durant states his case for state Senate seat (1:58)
-Holden auctioning surplus equipment, materials, and vehicles
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Special town meeting October 16th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Accused Fitchburg killer was defending half-brother, attorney claims
-TODAY! Outdoor movie night in Shrewsbury
-What is (and isn’t) on the Shrewsbury Town Meeting warrant
-Lisa Kelley named Justice of the Peace
-Willard House & Clock Museum announces second annual David G. Gow Memorial Scholarship for Horology
-Fall town meetings in Millbury and Sutton
-National Defense University tours Valley Tech
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Ten Things to Do: Mood music, morbid movies, Monster Trucks and more
-"Expedition Bigfoot" star discusses mysterious monsters nearby
-Fake blood, real friends: Staff remember Spooky World's Berlin home
-Gipsy Kings thrill fans at with soulful style at Hanover concert
-12-foot giants in search of a good home
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 184 (17:18): Claire Schaeffer Duffy and Tina E. Gaffney
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 185 (28:08): Joshua Rickman, WRTA Administrator
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who was always "ready to lend a hand when needed"
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick "alienated" Mac Jones in 2022: Report
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Israel orders evacuation of 1.1 million from Gaza City within 24 hours
-More than 150 Powerball winners claim nearly $20 million in lower-tier prizes
-Tragic: Toddler dies in 120-degree car while mom watches "Shameless" with boyfriend
>NEW ENGLAND: 17-year-old added to Massachusetts most wanted list
>COLLEGES: Worcester State professor given grant to develop brain-boosting games for kids
-Holy Cross prof: How Edgar Allan Poe became his most famous character
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Escape the crowds in these 6 underrated spots in France
>BUSINESS: Bill seeks new protections against workplace abuse
-Wholesale inflation in U.S. rises 2.2% in September
>HEALTH: New Mass. COVID, Flu, R.S.V. data source shows virus trends
-5 types and critical information to know about cancer screenings
>FOOD: Woman's McDonald's hash browns hack has the internet salivating
>SHOPPING: Little Sleepies lovey recall: how to receive refund for bibs, blankets
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Brady biopic series "The Patriot Way" in development
>MOVIES: Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling to star in "Oceans 11" prequel
>CELEBRITY: Celebrity chef, Food Network host Michael Chiarello dies at 61
>ANIMALS: Woman finds a tiny kitten on her front steps (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 13th (1:35)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Watch 3 beagles rescued from animal testing lab enjoy freedom
-Meanwhile, in New York, firefighters called to raging house blaze — it was just "amazing Halloween decor" (:32)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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