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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 63 today in Worcester
-National Weather Service forecast predicts warmer than average winter in Mass. (1:18)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn man sentenced to prison for killing boyfriend, officials say
-Walgreens closing store on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-TODAY! Armenian Festival in Worcester noon-6
-W.H.A. moves forward with Lakeside Redevelopment Project
-Worcester residents shine light on homelessness, open new shelter
-Worcester electric rates will drop in winter
-Radio Worcester (6:43): City Manager announces prices for Green Worcester ElectriCITY
-Here are some of the best places to get apple cider doughnuts in Central Mass.
-Ray Mariano: Race for Worcester mayor weighs heavily for city's future
-Radio Worcester (42:59): Worcester mayoral candidates discuss Baseball Commission on Mayoral Power Hour
-Worcester School Committee debates naming shop after criminal
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:12): Bill Coleman, candidate for mayor and City Council at Large
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 907 (29:04): Maureen Binienda
>DINING OUT: City suspends Worcester restaurant's license, will close for 3 days in November
-ICYMI: Fake construction worker's heist falls flat at Union Station in Worcester
-Police make arrest in rash of Central Mass. house break-ins
-Shrewsbury estate bilked out of nearly $200,000 in gold coin case: Feds
-Developer plans 2 7-story buildings, one on former site of Notre Dame Church
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): A peaceful transfer of power at Wachusett
-TODAY! Confidential document shredding 9-noon Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Card making classes October 23rd and 30th at Senior Center
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Paxton Public Safety Open House 11-2
-Sterling, West Boylston complete town meetings
-Shrewsbury trash collection program among state’s most efficient
-Gardner company receives $680,000 from undisclosed aerospace defense company
-Sturbridge hosts 33rd annual Harvest Festival
-Boylston welcomes new police officer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Ruby Rose Fox, Armenian Festival and Southall and more
-100FM The Pike (6:17): Breakdown Lane For October 20th
-8 pianists set for 15th annual Duo Piano Gala at Tuckerman Hall
-Writing Lines: Spoken word, spooky spells and more in literary events
-First Person: Library of disposable art delves into air-sick bags
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 554 (28:43): Michael Boover, Part 1
-Unity Radio (59:21): Unity In The Community
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who recovered from 2 months in the I.C.U. with COVID in 2020
>SPORTS: Patriots have had talks about firing Bill Belichick: Albert Breer
-Patriots coaching legend to enter team Hall of Fame Saturday
-Forecasting Celtics’ Opening Night roster, final moves
-Holy Cross football ready to bring "A" game vs. Lafayette
-Holy Cross football savors home-field advantage at Fitton Field
-Railers excited for the start of a new season
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Hamas releases 2 hostages, American mother and daughter
-Radio Worcester (11:31): Congressman McGovern highlights hope for cease fire resolution (11:31)
-Tragic: N.Y.C. woman in critical condition after man shoves her into subway train
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. family mourns loss of 2 members taken hostage by Hamas (1:46)
-Renowned Boston-area doctor sexually assaulted 82 woman with unnecessary exams: suits
>COLLEGES: Crypts and conservation merge in unique Clark student internship
-Women invited to take part in self-defense program on Worcester State campus
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The loneliest road in every state in America
>BUSINESS: Pilot biomanufacturing lab opens at M.B.I.
-W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business: Damaris Dominguez brings accessible support to those struggling the most
>HEALTH: Hitting snooze in the morning could be beneficial (1:09)
-CVS is pulling some of the most popular cold medicines from store shelves. Here's why
>HOMES: In sought after Mass. home markets, beach season doesn't end with summer
>FOOD: Get your McDonald's fix without blowing your diet
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Sick Girl," "The Miracle Club," and more
>CELEBRITY: Oprah Winfrey reportedly considered running for president with Mitt Romney
>ANIMALS: Abandoned puppy fought so hard to get better (3:27)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 21st (1:23)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Medford man loses $1 million winning ticket, housekeeper finds it
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, up to 4 dozen cows invade neighborhood
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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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