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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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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