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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 (: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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