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In The News
>WEATHER: NEW! Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:32); drying out, high of 68 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UPDATED: Car split in half in donut shop crash in Worcester (1:30)
+6:00: Worcester police arrest woman causing disturbance at courthouse
+6:00: Man killed in construction-vehicle accident on King Street in Leicester
+6:00: Over 900,000 gallons of sewage flowed into Blackstone River in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester man sentenced to over 3 years in prison for drugs
+6:00: Shaw's owner merging with Kroger: Here's how it could impact local customers
+6:00: Author wanted in Russia shares his story in Worcester
+6:00: Doherty's Nicollette Kiorpes scores as United States draws at FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
+6:00: Seax forced to cancel Ralph’s Rock Diner show because of COVID
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Helfand's Deli opening October 27th on Highland Street
+Noon: From Worcester to Catskills, 4 spots to capture peak foliage week
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 14th
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Internationally acclaimed artist, Xiang Li
+Noon: Casita Cultura Latina nonprofit partnering with Main South businesses
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on VOD: "Old Man," "Spirit Halloween: The Movie," "Clerks III" and more
-Car barrels through Worcester donut shop, driver hospitalized (:58). Article
-Worcester police ask public for help identifying man in theft investigation
-Jury selection starts for trial of man accused of killing nurse in 2013 in Rutland
-Worcester keeps water restrictions as reservoirs dwindle; state downgrades region
-3 Worcester restaurants place on Yelp’s 100 best in New England
-WPI student helps NASA redirect asteroid (1:26)
-Plantation Street name won’t change any time soon
-Living a LifeFlight dream: UMass Memorial paramedic gets airborne to help save lives
-Mass. Interfaith set for multifaith service centered on climate action
-Logistics company required to pay $575,000 to couriers at Shrewsbury location
-Radio Worcester (13:28): City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on establishing an Emergency Trust Fund for emergency and disaster victims
-John Monfredo: The most important 20 minutes of your day ... Read with your child
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Coco, Perpetual Groove, Erin Harpe and more
-Worcester artist Ghrimm Xavier set for exhibit at Electric Haze
-"Eleni" author Nicholas Gage shares "Writer's Odyssey" in Grafton talk
-Speed metal stars Seax set for Ralph's Rock Diner
-Radio Worcester (5:27): Hike Worcester 2022
-The Faces of Worcester: Giselle Rivera-Flores
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 17-year-old Worcester native set to graduate high school in the spring
-ICYMI: Family Health Center of Worcester employees are resigning following furloughs, layoffs
-City Council holds up search for permanent Worcester city manager
-Seventh annual Worcester Hill-o-ween 5-7:30 Halloween night on Union Hill
-Nicole Apostola: Bidding for the naming rights to this post is now open
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed a day this week
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rain contributes to single car crash in Oakdale
-Paxton to hold open house at public safety building on Saturday
-Holden voters have work to do October 17th
-Rutland OK’s November 17th special town meeting
-Princeton Public Safety Building will not be up for vote
-Spencer Police Chief David Darrin to retire in March after 25 years
-Millbury Public Library events
-First responders from Milford, Hopkinton honored with TEAM Award
-267,000 square foot industrial facility breaks ground in Leicester
>SPORTS: Holy Cross football still hard at work during bye week
-Holy Cross women's basketball is going to Ireland (:48)
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Shrewsbury, Grafton meet in intriguing and talented football matchup this weekend
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Juvenile in custody after a shooting leaves 5 dead in North Carolina
-Social Security recipients expected to get biggest boost in 40 years
-Tragic: Mass. woman killed when tree falls on car during storm
>NEW ENGLAND: Gunman made fake 911 call, ambushed police in shooting that left 2 officers dead in Conn.
-Purported Christian Orthodox monk, attorney arrested in $3.6 million COVID fraud, feds say
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business confidence falls, remains optimistic
-Inflation rose 0.4% in September, more than expected despite rate hikes
>COLLEGES: Clark graduate union approves deal with university, ending strike
-One day class for beginner drone pilots on October 15th at QCC
>HEALTH: Better COVID-related outcomes when older adults get flu shot, study shows
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Friday: 9-4 at AIDS Project Worcester
>FOOD: Food prices are still surging — here's what's getting more expensive
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix will charge $6.99 a month for new ad-supported plan starting November 3rd
>MOVIES: First trailer drops for "Spirited," a Ryan Reynolds-Will Ferrell Christmas movie filmed in Worcester
>CELEBRITY: Gisele Bündchen reacts to "relationship" post amid Tom Brady woes
>ANIMALS: Fat Bear Week has a 2022 winner
>HISTORY: Diners made by Worcester Lunch Car Co. are still serving customers, far from New England
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy surprised by military dad's homecoming during zoo dolphin show
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, stray dog caught on camera trying to steal from toy store
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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