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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Teen arrested in stolen S.U.V., investigated for attempted kidnapping in Worcester
-Controlled substance, bullets found at Worcester high school
-Man wearing Jason Voorhees mask arrested near area school (:26)
-1 month after flooding, Leominster is still struggling (2:38)
-Coyotes spotted in Worcester; residents should be smart and cautious
-Tiny Rewind Video may land big role in local journalism's future
-Worcester board members lash out over M.B.T.A. schedule changes
-Earlier: M.B.T.A. won't reconsider Worcester-Boston express train cut until spring
-Abby's House new, bigger, better shelter opens this spring
-TODAY! Wings for Autism comes back to Worcester on Saturday
-TODAY! Winter clothing giveaway at Worcester Public Library on Saturday
-TODAY! Third Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival at Polar Park on Saturday
-Café Neo hosts final buffet at Millbury Street location Sunday
-Radio Worcester (16:27): Commissioner Rolle pushes to stop parking on sidewalks in Worcester
-Manny Jae Media (2:04:46): Conversation with Everyday Miracles Peer Recovery Community Center about the benefits of recovery programs
-Meet the candidates: Tracy O’Connell Novick, school committee
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:50): Jordan Levy’s legacy and current issues in Worcester
-Solar eclipse livestream: Watch Saturday's rare "ring of fire" annual eclipse live
>DINING OUT: Coffee flights, good vibes found at The Spotted Cow Cafe in Barre
-ICYMI: 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
-Messages between Turtleboy, Avon police dispatcher detailed in court records
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Holden Fire Department Open House noon-3
-State Rep. Peter Durant states his case for state Senate seat (1:58)
-Documentary highlights overcoming adversity
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car burglaries plague Sutton and area towns
-TODAY! Discover the Nipmuc Lithic Trail October 14th and 21st
-Shrewsbury schools to hold warehouse sale
-Halloween Bash to benefit Manchaug Park Revitalization October 20th
-Meat and seafood raffle October 21st in Millbury
-Don Lowe to retire from Bolton post
-Hardwick staffing firm expands key medical specialties
-MassDevelopment breaks ground on $21 million public safety building in Devens
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Pumpkin patches of Central Mass.
-Kansas rocks Hanover Theatre concert
-100FM The Pike Breakdown Lane for October 13th (4:01)
-Prof pens children’s book "Sammy’s Special Hanukkah" with son
-Ray Mariano: The Jordan Levy I knew
-Shaun Connolly: To Post or Not to Post?
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 185 (28:08): Joshua Rickman, WRTA Administrator
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 403 (27:29): Anne Gobi
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a priest who later became a psychologist for the state
>SPORTS: 7 players ruled out for Sunday's Patriots-Raiders game
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey stuns No. 20 UConn, 2-1
-Related: Highlights (1:23), postgame interview (1:19)
-Holy Cross women's basketball practice report: Kaitlyn Flanagan
-Titan field hockey wins during first game at Algonquin in 8 years
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Ford recalls more than 238,000 Explorers over potential rear axle bolt failure
>NATIONAL: Weed eater argument turns violent, son shoots father in Pennsylvania
-Radio Worcester (10:58): Congressman Jim McGovern supports Israel in face of Hamas attacks
-Tragic: 3-year-old girl dies after scorpion crawls into her bed
>NEW ENGLAND: R.I. man charged with 2 counts of second-degree child molestation
>COLLEGES: Experts call for the need to normalize conversations around mental health
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (10:28): Course offers a critical exploration of happiness and human nature
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 romantic getaways for couples on a budget
>BUSINESS: Self-care is vital for the sandwich generation
-Google looks to ditch passwords by making passkeys default option
>HEALTH: Climbing 50 stairs a day could improve your heart health, researchers say
-Study finds long-term benefits for children that have close bond with their parents (1:19)
>HOMES: Here’s how to keep stink bugs away
>FOOD: Stouffer's releases advent calendar with frozen meals
>SHOPPING: Walmart's bid to cut shoplifting at self-checkout leads to surge in "hostile" encounters
>TV/STREAMING: Award-winning Massachusetts actor appearing in new Lifetime movie
>MOVIES: Movie about whale eating Cape Cod diver being released
>CELEBRITY: Bob Costas saves restaurant diner's life with Heimlich maneuver
>ANIMALS: Tiny puppies are so excited to see mom again (1:00)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 14th (1:39)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins $100,000 lottery prize on his birthday
-Meanwhile, in Fitchburg, opossum sneaks into home, hides behind toilet (:24)
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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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