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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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
+5:00: Man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:27). Article
+5:00: Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
+5:00: WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
+5:00: This week in Holy Cross Athletics
+Noon: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
+Noon: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-"Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Related: Business owners gladly rent out downtown offices for "Walking Dead" filming
-Worcesteria: Real gun shots, fake zombie — Wormtown gets even weirder
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-Putting the spotlight on a high achiever: T&G Student of the Week
-New mental health exhibit at Worcester Regional Airport
-Worcester City Manager proposes $893 million fiscal 2025 budget
-Related: $893 million budget would centralize some positions
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Central Mass. House and Senate races: An early look
-Radio Worcester (48:04): Radio Roundtable discusses Supreme Court's homelessness ruling impact on Worcester
>DINING OUT: Ila Verde restaurant open in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: 20-year-old man with child on the way dies saving 17-year-old brother in stabbing, family says
-Earlier: 1 dead, 1 critically wounded in stabbing on Northbridge Common (2:10). Article
-Feds intercept semiautomatic pistols en route to Grafton Street
-National Foundation for Transplants folds taking money from clients, including Worcester woman's mother
-David Clark Co. plans move to new location in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Annual town election May 13th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Megabucks ticket worth $5.37 million sold in Northborough
-Shrewsbury Police Department April stats at a glance
-Suspect extradited in crash that killed Uxbridge teen
-Southbridge mom claims photo shows male school admin peeping in girls bathroom (2:38). Article
-Spencer man seriously hurt in Meadow Road crash
-West Boylston hosting pre-town meeting forums
-Lancaster cuts ribbon on field
-Rail Trail article included in Clinton's town warrant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Arts in the Woo - Brad Chapman Bleau (20:59)
-Clark alums showcase connection to nature in new exhibit
-Central Mass. Mom's Author Interview: Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice
-Poet Rodger Martin to receive Stanley Kunitz Medal
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 112 (29:04): Nick Zwirblia, 4th guest appearance
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local surgeon
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Florida, 5-1 in Game 1 of series
-Related: Bruins player scores goal in playoff game on same day son is born (1:42)
-Tom Brady Roast: Winners and losers from cathartic night for Patriots
-Former St. John's/Worcester Academy star T.J. Power of Shrewsbury heading to Virginia
-Holy Cross Athletics Crusader Awards (1:27:05)
-Sophia Roncone selected as Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 30
-Rich Shertenlieb taking over WZLX morning show
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai, Ford among 257,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 401(k) "last resort" withdrawals climb as experts warn of future hardship (3:27)
-Tragic: 3-year-old twin sisters drown in backyard pool: Phoenix police
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:20): Her attorney accuses witness of perjury at trial
-Bear drags body after fatal crash on I-91, state police say
-Woman hospitalized after crashing car into Fenway Park (2:23)
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (13:26): Creative writers explore the mechanics of perfect prose
-Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-WPI awarded $1.2 million federal grant to study low-carbon iron production
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Cape Cod rental prices dropping (2:09)
>BUSINESS: Worcester warehouse sold for $6.5 million
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-100FM The Pike (3:03): Sam Hendler of Jack's Abby on the purchase of Wormtown Brewery
>SHOPPING: What Worcester's Reading: Booklovers' Gourmet
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 5th
>HEALTH: U.S.D.A. says it will test ground beef for bird flu
-C.D.C. warns of e.coli outbreak tied to walnuts
>FOOD: McDonald's to debut biggest burger ever: "Larger, satiating"
>TV/STREAMING: Kevin Costner says he would consider "Yellowstone" return
>MOVIES: Movies coming to theaters in May
>CELEBRITY: Clark grad Padma Lakshmi recalls excruciating endometriosis battle
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog flinched when mom tried to pet her until... (3:18)
>HISTORY: Notre Dame church, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters save ducklings trapped in sewer
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, man arrested after trying to rob gas station with 5-foot-long snake
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