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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 58 today in Worcester
-Strong El Niño signals bad winter ahead in Mass., AccuWeather says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police looking for missing 16-year-old
-Worcester firefighters battle blaze at three-decker
-Boston Globe: The phenomenally successful Nativity School of Worcester is expanding
-Holy Cross chemistry professor inspires students to be themselves, pursue STEM careers (2:38)
-After 50 years, could D.N.A. help solve the 1973 murders of Maureen, Jennifer Moynihan in Rutland?
-Worcester Daily News relaunches, publishes strategic plan
-Documents claim Turtleboy blogger used violent, profane language toward witnesses
-TODAY! Worcester Public Library begins season of Sunday hours
-For 100 years, Bonardi's Formalwear keeps Worcester and region looking sharp
-Worcester man sentenced to federal prison on gun charge
-Worcester's Green Electricity Program announces rate cut
-Manny Jae Media (1:00:49): Sue Coghlin Mailman, Worcester School Committee
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:50): Jordan Levy’s legacy and current issues in Worcester
>FAITH: Trinity Lutheran Church celebrating 75th anniversary
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Café Neo hosts final buffet at Millbury Street location Sunday
-ICYMI: Teen arrested in stolen S.U.V., investigated for attempted kidnapping in Worcester
-Controlled substance, bullets found at Worcester high school
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): A memorable day at Eagle Lake
-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): TODAY! Paxton Fire Department annual Open House 10-1
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Rotary Club to hold recycling fundraiser noon-3
-Proposed Northborough ice cream restaurant draws concerns
-Ken Bennett leads hikes through Northborough
-Drawing lines between parking and safety in Sterling
-Man wearing Jason Voorhees mask arrested near area school (:26)
-1 month after flooding, Leominster is still struggling (2:38)
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Beer shortage on tap? Weather could hamper hop crops, study says
>SHOWTIME: For Joe Fusco Jr., listener goes in through the out door
-Educators can tour Samuel Slater Experience museum free in October
-At Cook’s Pond, some of Worcester's beautiful spots a short walk away
-Laurel: Fall apple picking in worcester County
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 403 (27:29): Anne Gobi
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 186 (28:22): Kathryn Tsandikos, Author and Co-Owner, George's Coney Island
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who "spent her life helping the community from all walks of life"
>SPORTS: Patriot sign Malik Cunningham to roster: report
-Patriots-Raiders preview: How Pats can end losing streak in Week 6
-NFL Week 6 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Nashville, 3-2
-Celtics hire Jeff Van Gundy as senior basketball consultant
-NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross men's and women's ice hockey games
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: "Ring of fire" solar eclipse wows viewers from Oregon to Brazil
-Tragic: Toddler drowns in neighbor's pool after wandering from home
>NEW ENGLAND: Murder investigation continues as students return to Castleton University
-Ex-Connecticut police officer suspected of burglaries in 3 states
>COLLEGES: CLARKxCOLLAB brings city art to the city campus
-New Worcester State outdoor plaza and fountain will honor Capt. Ross Reynolds ’17
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 international spots to visit over Thanksgiving
>BUSINESS: UAW strikes — How does autoworker union pay compare to other hourly jobs?
-Radio Worcester (24:16): Pernet Family Health Service announces merger and expansion of services
>HEALTH: 6-year-old's brain is disconnected by doctor in life-changing surgery
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 8th to 14th
>FOOD: Is TikTok right – will eating 3 carrots a day really give me a natural tan?
>SHOPPING: Walmart once again won't open doors on Thanksgiving Day
>TV/STREAMING: Pete Davidson hosts "SNL" with Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift cameos
>MOVIES: "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" raked in $39 million
>CELEBRITY: Piper Laurie, Oscar-nominated actor for "The Hustler" and "Carrie," dies at 91
>ANIMALS: Couple spends a year trying to rescue a stray dog (4:08)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 15th (1:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Video shows hug between father and son, family discusses viral fame
-Meanwhile, Florida man's online date turns out to be car-jacking scammer
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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