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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:51). High of 58 today in Worcester
-Worcester County peak fall foliage running late owing to damp weather
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Breanne Pennington, slain Gardner woman, planned to move to Texas with kids
+6:00: Public meeting on renaming Castle Park for Barbara Haller
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Who you gonna call? Worcester ghost hunter shares trade tricks
+Noon: Spencer man wins $10,000 a month for 10 years
-Police searching for a suspect after a woman was found dead in Gardner home (1:35). Article
-Worcester establishes fourth and largest historic district east of Elm Park
-Teen busted for car theft, brandishing gun at Worcester grocery store
-Worcester club's capacity restricted pending sprinklers (pictured)
-13-year-old creates Lego replica of George’s Coney Island
-Christopher Heights hosts second annual fall craft fair
-TODAY! Community meeting on Clark University's plans in Main South
-Worcester E-Bike Program: 11,000 trips, 50,000 miles logged in a year
-Timeline: How Worcester City Council killed crisis pregnancy center ordinance
-How Earl Tupper turned one product into a household name
-Mass. ranks among least reliable power grids nationwide: Report
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (39:59): City Council resolution, how candidates fared in mayoral debate
-Meet the Worcester candidates: Maureen Binienda, School Committee
-Maydee Morales in bid for Worcester City Council at-large seat
>DINING OUT: Chuck’s Steak House eyes new locations
-ICYMI: Worcester County police receive grants for traffic safety
-Worcester Clerk featured on campaign flier "not an endorsement"
-Worcester Lions Club Open House and information night on Monday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden launches battery storage project to save costs for customers
-TODAY! Honky Tonk Piano with Gary Landgren
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-A peaceful transfer of power at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Road closure in Millbury this week
-Athol man caught snorting heroin off lamp post at Ocean State Job Lot
-College wish comes true for Grafton teen
-Northborough private dining services company gets $35,000 in financing for jobs and equipment
-Residents voice concerns about Gleason's behavior
-Research brings family to Lancaster roots
-Trunk or Treat at Sutton Elementary
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Boo! 10 Halloween happenings in Worcester
-16th annual stART at the Station scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd
-Mary Tamer: Action needed now to boost early literacy in Mass.
-Shaun Connolly: Just want to be left alone?
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: When does racism actually begin?
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 19 (29:11): Leonore Alaniz
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who owned and operated his own company, retiring at 47
>SPORTS: Patriots make history with dramatic game-winning touchdown vs. Bills
-Related: Takeaways — Mac Jones comes up clutch in stunning upset
-Latest details on Bill Belichick’s reported contract extension
-CBS Sports Network to air 3 Holy Cross basketball games
-Holy Cross Practice Report: Ted Rawlings, men's basketball
-Railers fall to Lions, 4-1
-Worcester Railers 2023-24 season guide
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Drone video shows aftermath of airstrike on home in Gaza (1:27)
-Gov. Healey announces plan to use $750 million in interest earned to attract federal money
-Tragic: 3 kids orphaned when parents die in head-on crash
>NEW ENGLAND: 14 cows dies after cattle trailer rolls over on Connecticut highway
-Radio Worcester (11:51): B.B.B. issues alert on common garage door repair scams
>COLLEGES: Clark professor: "G.P.A. is not destiny"
-5 questions for Worcester State's new Associate Nursing Dean Dr. Catherine Thomas
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 cities in Europe you don’t know but should
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (22:59): Notre Dame Health Care unveils Memory Care Community
-W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business: Jennifer Hernandez champions Worcester's self-made entrepreneurs
>HEALTH: How often should I change my toothbrush? (1:09)
-Deadly "superbug" bacteria detected in soda fountains: study (:52)
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 15th to 21st
>FOOD: Taco Bell has the fastest drive-thru compared to McDonalds
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Way Day sale October — Dates, early deals and more
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best family Halloween movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Saw X" on digital after 3 weeks in theaters, just in time for Halloween
>CELEBRITY: Adele quits drinking, says she was a "borderline alcoholic"
>ANIMALS: Meet Nanny McPhee(line), the cuddly cat with 2 noses
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 23rd (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman becomes firefighter years after department saved her life
-Meanwhile, man breaks world record after turning giant pumpkin into boat, rowing 38 miles
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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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