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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police trying to find missing 12-year-old girl (pictured)
+6:00: Search for Aaron Pennington expands to Lake Wampanoag in Gardner
+6:00: Ray Mariano: Worcester school officials live in merry old Land of Oz
+6:00: Driver escapes unharmed as fire engulfs car in Rutland
+Noon: Federal appeals court overturns Worcester man's 16-year drug sentence. Here's why
+Noon: Double lane closures in Worcester on I-190 coming
+Noon: This week marks 30 years since unsolved death of Holly Piirainen
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: TODAY! Mandolin playing singer-songwriter Chris Thile's musical roots go way back
+Noon: TODAY! Open Mic Poetry Night at The Village
+Noon: Max Reger Festival 150 brings musicians and scholars to Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Carnival organizer reflects on event, future
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Exorcist: Believer" and more
-Worcester D.A. releases most recent photo of Gardner murder suspect, Aaron Pennington
-Earlier: "Put a hole in her head": Murder warrant issued for Gardner man in killing of wife (1:57). Article
-28-year-old man arrested for robbery in Worcester
-Manny 267 Foundation introduces water safety and C.P.R. training for Worcester students
-World of Foods 1 to 7 Saturday at Elm Park
-2 Main South apartment buildings snarled in legal battle over ownership
-A look at the 2 7-story buildings planned for downtown Worcester
-All trains to run while Union Station closes on Sunday
-W.R.T.A. navigates providing services to newly-arrived migrants
-Worcester woman runs nonprofit helping low-income women fighting breast cancer
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Millbury Sutton Youth Football (:42)
-Weeklong early voting session at main Worcester Public Library Saturday through November 3rd
-Radio Worcester (44:08): Radio Roundtable on the impact of local media on municipal election
-This Week in Worcester One-on-One: Jenny Pacillo, candidate for District 1 City Council
-This Week in Worcester One-on-One: Dave Peterson, candidate for District 1 City Council
-Reading Worcester's astrology chart for the November 7th Worcester election
-What a tarot card reading told us about the November 7th election
>DINING OUT: Fantastic dining at Worcester Technical High School (6:57)
-ICYMI: Worcester legal and civic luminary dies
-Polar Beverages inks distribution deal with Johnny Damon, Bo Jackson drink company
-State funding to supplement Doherty High School construction
-Days after license suspension, Downtown Worcester venue announces it's closing for season
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Voters say yes to Dawson modulars
-Jazzed Up Duo Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Holden police seek public's help in IDing break-in suspect
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury unveils resident academy
-TODAY! A night of comedy at Oxford V.F.W. Post 5663
-Investigation of Uxbridge school mess: Here's how much it cost
-Clinton salon moves to Leominster
-Tech upgraded in Clinton schools
-Millbury Women's Club comedy fundraiser November 10th
-Lennon files Open Meeting complaint in Lancaster
-Warehouse, housing planned for Bolton site
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-2 local breweries to close this fall
>SHOWTIME: 5 fun things this weekend: Costume dogs, Nirvana covers, foodfest
-Ten Things To Do: Costumes, creatures, crazy Halloween happenings
-Manny Jae Media (36:19): Casita Cultura Latina Día de los Muertos in the Woo Festival
-Good intentions go awry in the satirical "The Thanksgiving Play"
-Manny Jae Media (1:21:31): Don’t Touch My Podcast Season 4 live event — “Bridging the Gap: The Black & Latin Legacy”
-Unsolved: Worcester — Brandon Dirsa and Jazmin Rosario. Video (14:34). Audio (14:33)
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 88 (29:46): Dr. Yaser Najjar on the Israel Palestine Conflict
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 450 (28:05): Zachary Wentzell, Part 2 of 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who begin her teaching career after raising her children
>SPORTS: Bruins lose first game of the year
-Celtics legend Bob Cousy dishes on his former team
-Watch Jayson Tatum star in 2 new "SportsCenter" commercials
-Holy Cross basketball player concerned for friends in Israel amid war
-Holy Cross football travels to Fordham
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Honda Civic recall: 176,000 cars recalled for power steering issue
>NATIONAL: States say Facebook, Instagram harms teens, kids
-Tragic: Dad dies by electrocution saving sons from water fountain
>NEW ENGLAND: 18 killed, 13 injured in Maine shootings, governor says (1:06)
-Related: Mysterious note found at home of Maine shooting suspect Robert Card
-Central Mass. legislators frustrated over governor's handling of migrant crisis
>COLLEGES: WPI experts weigh in on tragic wildfire
-Worcester State D.E.I.J. officer unites social justice and art to liberate, uplift, challenge
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 ghoulish ghost tours to take in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: G.D.P. report shows U.S. economy grew a strong 4.9% in latest quarter
-W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business: Damaris Dominguez brings accessible support to those struggling the most
>HEALTH: Sleeping under 5 hours a night could raise risk for depression
-Strength training burns fat, builds muscle more than cardio: Stanford study
>HOMES: Most recent median home sales in Worcester County down at $425,000
>FOOD: How to make jarred tomato sauce better
>SHOPPING: Walmart once again won't open doors on Thanksgiving Day
>TV/STREAMING: NBC launches streaming service for youth, amateur sports
>MOVIES: "Airplane!" was almost ruined by Barry Manilow
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Michelle Gellar shares update on Shannen Doherty's cancer battle
>ANIMALS: Guy rescues teeniest Frenchie puppy who hops like bunny (1:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 26th (2:05)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): $5,000 gifts helps Uxbridge food pantry expand emergency backpack program
-Meanwhile, in Florida, runaway tortoise found 5 miles from home, 3 1/2 years later
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-Multiple positions, Worcester Restaurant Group
-Customer Service & Sales Associates, Hanover Theatre
-Administrative Assistant, Center on Food Equity
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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