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In The News
>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: Wind alert, will feel like 32 degrees today Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-25-year-old Worcester woman, Greenfield family among 5 killed in Virginia highway bus crash (2:36). Article
-Anna Maria's abrupt closure was a "knife in the heart" for faculty
-World Cup watch parties set for Worcester Common
-Ghanaian restaurant in Worcester ready to give World Cup fans taste of home country (2:07)
-Worcester jury finds driver guilty in 2022 death of man in wheelchair
-Teenage pedestrian recovering after Worcester crash
-Worcester road safety project targets dangerous I-290 off-ramp crossing
-Despite recent stabbings on the Common, Downtown Worcester events to continue
-Related: Woman ID’d as suspect in April Worcester Common stabbing
-Related: Radio Worcester (15:34): City Councilor Kate Toomey says city must act
-Longtime historian and educator at Old Sturbridge Village ID'd as crash victim
-Corner Dive bar set to open in late June in Worcester
-Worcester D.A. payroll database: What each employee made in 2025
-Mass. Democrats begin convention in Worcester
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye set to host celebrity softball game at Polar Park
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Segregation lawsuit, school budget questions, Holy Cross heads to Texas
>DINING OUT: Popular eatery's second location officially opens in Westborough
-Shrewsbury Hooters announces it will close
-ICYMI: Investigation underway after human remains found in Worcester
-Worcester Teacher of the Year inspires students while battling A.L.S. (2:12). Article
-Black bear spotted roaming around Worcester neighborhoods near Doherty and Clark (2:50). Article
-Teen struck, seriously injured by pickup truck at Kelley Square
-W.P.D. looking for witnesses to big April brawl on Water Street (with video)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 p.m. Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual town meeting 7 p.m. June 8th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Brimfield's townwide tag sale takes on the flea market town
-TODAY! Northborough Colonial Faire to bring revolutionary era to life
-A grieving mother uses pickleball to help others
-Significant portion of Route 140 in Shrewsbury to be repaved this summer
-Grafton School Committee gives superintendent high marks in annual evaluation
-Southbridge candidates split on Town Council term limits
-Westborough self-storage property sells for $12.35 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Largest brewery in Central Mass. surpasses 100,000 barrels for first time
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Black Veil, Basement Sessions, Johnny Blue Horn and more
-Indian Ranch ready for sizzling summer concerts and 80th birthday
>OPINION: Mary C. DeSouza: Preparing for sleepaway camp at Camp Waziyatah
-Radio Worcester (23:53): Girls Inc. board member Evelyn Toney on how the organization changed her life
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:47): Is Worcester safe? Crime perception and city challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to co-founder of HOPE Coalition in Worcester
>SPORTS: Why Mike Onwenu’s revised contract with Patriots is notable news
-Bruins trade targets: 7 players who would be good fits in Boston
-Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 4-3
-Red Sox star Roman Anthony hits another setback in injury rehab
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 7-3
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Holy Cross baseball downed by No. 6 Texas in day 1 of Austin Regional
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 6-5
>NATIONAL: Husband killed, wife injured after home explodes in attempted murder-suicide
-Former C.I.A. official arrested after feds find $40 million worth of gold bars stashed at his home: report
-Tragic: Bride-to-be, 27, mowed down by hit-and-run driver at bus stop
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. issues I.C.E. guidance for schools, hospitals, churches (1:31)
-Mass. D.O.T. suspends 8 employees, 4 supervisors amid overtime fraud investigation
>COLLEGES: WPI appoints 2 to Board of Trustees
-Assumption Alumni Award recipients announced
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Couple sells home to travel Route 66 and beyond
-The least polluted cities in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Here’s where Americans are spending their higher tax refunds: survey
-Need to save? How to negotiate your credit card interest rates (2:08)
>HOMES: Worcester County home prices on the rise this spring
>HEALTH: A.I. is spotting Alzheimer’s earlier than ever (3:26)
-Pediatrician shares tips for identifying, treating bug bites (2:06)
>FOOD: Cooking with Tiffany: Chicken Francese
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: Mel Gibson's "Resurrection of the Christ" unveils first look at Jesus
>CELEBRITY: Madonna says J.F.K. Jr. was the best sex of her life — with a caveat
-Neal McDonough says Hollywood labeled him a "religious nut," cost him his career and home
>ANIMALS: Dog knows exactly when they’re almost at grandma’s (1:24)
>GOOD NEWS: Dennis officers have full-circle moment 25 years in making (2:00)
-Meanwhile, 1-armed woman proves cop wrong during texting and driving stop (:44)
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