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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 73 today in Worcester
-Peak foliage season is beginning in New England. Maps show which areas are bursting with fall color
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Driver seriously injured in crash on I-290 in Worcester (pictured)
-Earlier: I-290 eastbound side closed because of "serious crash," police say
+5:00: Worcester breast cancer survivor encourages other young patients to seek support
+5:00: Table Hoppin': Worcester Pizza Fest offers a slice of city offerings
+5:00: 100FM The Pike (4:11): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+Noon: World Smile Day: 5 happy things you should know
+Noon: Local credit union is getting a new name
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Deadpool & Wolverine" and more
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr., a milestone, and miles in Mediterranean
-Worcester neighborhood shaken following deadly shooting rampage
-Related: Video shows man fire at police on I-190 in Worcester (2:32)
-Related: Victim and suspect identified in Worcester shooting and I-190 standoff-turned-suicide
-Earlier: Victim, suspect die after shootings, carjacking attempts in Worcester (4:49). Article
-Earlier: Suspect shoots himself on I-190 (Warning: Graphic video)
-Worcester restaurant's new executive chef from Boston departs after less than a month
-Downtown Worcester coffee shop/eatery closes
-Developers behind 105-unit proposal in Worcester request third permit extension, citing costs
-Radio Worcester (30:02): W.B.D.C. explores office-to-housing conversions as a solution to city’s housing shortage
-Judges stretched thin in busy Juvenile Court in Worcester
-Which candidates are on the November ballot in Worcester County?
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:24): Claims of inequality in Worcester’s A.R.P.A. fund distribution
-ICYMI: Car nearly hits Worcester barbershop in multi-vehicle crash
-Worcester's Italian heritage takes to the street (Shrewsbury) on Sunday
-How 41 Haitian migrant workers solved a local nonprofit's staff shortage
-Woman pleads guilty to charges for P.P.P. and R.A.F.T. fraud
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden residents to participate in Jimmy Fund Walk
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): A 196-unit 40B project proposed for Route 20 in Shrewsbury
-Sutton forms town manager screening committee
-E.E.E. risk reduced to moderate in once high-risk areas
-Feedback Earth visits unwelcome
-Manny Jae Media (58:00): Manny at Fitchburg Public Market
-Champions of the Blackstone Award nominations are now open
-Governor visits Clinton to read with students
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Worcester brewery's collaboration with strip club draws ire of some
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Halloween tradition at O.S.V., "Dirty Gerund" film screens
-Performer, breast cancer survivor Ida Zecco is back for Jim & Val Show
-Pet Rock Fest ready for its new home at Lancaster Fairgrounds
-100FM The Pike (15:02): Lewis Black on his Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour
-"Law & Order" experience opens Friday in Boston
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes
-Lea Shell: Author interview — Rebecca Caprara
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 44 (28:32): Woodrow Adams
-Unity Radio The Susanity Life (58:07): Valentina, owner, Wicked Uniquities in Charlton
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to matriarch from Worcester whole fulfilled goal of seeing her kids and grandkids graduate college
>SPORTS: Kendrick Bourne confident he can help Patriots offense
-Jaylen Brown makes the cover of TIME magazine
-Caitlin Clark wins Rookie of the Year — but it wasn't unanimous
-WNBA ratings have dropped since Caitlin Clark, Fever were eliminated
-Shrewsbury's Brad Blattner steps up on Holy Cross offensive line
-Elite scorer Evan Jones playing key role for Crusaders
-Holy Cross Athletics Practice Report (:44): Matt Shatsky
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-General Motors agree to $35 million settlement: How to claim payment
>NATIONAL: Dockworkers suspend strike after reaching tentative deal
-Tragic: Grandparents found hugging one another after they were killed by fallen tree during hurricane
>NEW ENGLAND: Major developments since Karen Read's mistrial (20:21)
-What to know about the proposal to remove the M.C.A.S. requirement (2:16)
>COLLEGES: WPI appoints 5 professors to tenure track for teaching faculty (2:17). Article
-Worcester State Academic department announces new name: Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to enjoy these 4 major U.S. cities on a budget (9:57)
>BUSINESS: Milford Regional Medical Center officially joins UMass Memorial system
-LPL Financial Research: Gold rally is no flash in the pan
-Neural Network podcast (24:42): Robotics and video games with Dr. Vasanth Sarathy
>SHOPPING: Radio Worcester (12:25): Bedlam Books co-founder Nicole DiCello shares how Canal District gained beloved used bookstore and café
>HOMES: New home construction has fallen 40% in Greater Worcester since 2008
>HEALTH: When to seek help for kidney pain
-Number of children with near-sightedness increasing globally (1:08)
>FOOD: The health benefits of pumpkin
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix documentary on Menendez brothers (2:33)
>MOVIES: "Rugrats" live-action movie in the works
>CELEBRITY: Will Ferrell reveals "SNL" co-stars thought he wasn't funny, would flop
>HISTORY: The old South High in Worcester, circa 1901
>ANIMALS: Orphaned fawn adopts this guy as her dad (4:35)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins lottery a day after big casino jackpot
-Meanwhile, in England, toad found in bagged salad bought from grocery store
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Classifieds
>LEGAL NOTICES
-Petition for Termination of Parental Rights
>HELP WANTED
+WPI Job & Networking Fair Monday
+Food runners and bussers at Worcester bar restaurant
+Multiple positions at Holden D.P.W.
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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