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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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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