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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 (:34). High of 86 today in Worcester
+6:00: Central Mass. drought status ends thanks to summer rain
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:22)
+6:00: Stephen DiRado’s Bell Pond photos are subject of N.Y.C. show, new book
+6:00: Worcester Arts Council opens grant application
+6:00: Gateway Players announce October dates for "The Outsider"
+Noon: A brief tour of Worcester's "Main Street USA"
+Noon: Worcester Pride returns downtown Saturday for one of city’s largest cultural celebrations
+Noon: Auburn Fire Department hoping its fire-damaged truck not beyond repair
+Noon: Things to Do: Armadi Tsayn, Infinite Alien, Chet Williamson and more
+Noon: Art in spirit: Clinton's Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years
+Noon: First Person: For Wayne-Daniel Berard, poetry requires a poet's work
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
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