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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 (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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