Top stories from The016.com, Friday, October 27th

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  In The News

  >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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