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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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man and young child rescued from roof of burning building on Vernon Hill, 1 dog dead, officials say
-Chimney fire spreads to walls of Princeton home, prompting multi-town response
-Auburn officer arrested by State Police in online sting
-Proposed site of 364 Worcester apartments purchased by N.J. firm for $17 million
-Q.C.C. union votes no confidence in college President Luis Pedraja
-Hanover Theatre announces 2025-26 Broadway Series shows
-Drought status eases in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: At Hot Dog Annie's, it's all about the sauce
-Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-Police recorded 9 hate crimes in Worcester in 2024
-Worcester releases new data on shootings, ShotSpotter
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:53): Board of Health pushes for transparency on vaccines — Can it stay non-political?
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phanton Gourmet's Great 8 Pizza (5:22)
-ICYMI: New eatery planned near Polar Park
-Worcester’s toll in Titanic disaster
-Sheriff's office documents dating from 1700s donated offer glimpse into Worcester's past
-After almost a year as Head of School, Horgan reflects on Saint John’s community
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Post-election at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Teen killed in Northbridge crash
-West Boylston sees lower insurance climb than some
-$42 million Shrewsbury D.P.W. project will head to townwide vote after Town Meeting approval
-Sterling Fire Chief David Hurlbut saluted for decades of service
-Cinthia Sykes leaving Boylston Elementary School
-Walmart plaza in Sturbridge sells for $31 million as part of wider $1.1 billion deal
-No micro-override request planned for this year in Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: April is not fooling around
-New sculpture show coming to Tower Hill
>OPINION: Candy Mero-Carlson: Doing math on colleges buying land in Worcester
-Tim Garvin: Worcester community goes beyond measurement
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 459 (28:54): Congressman Jim McGovern
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to well-known and deeply respected hair stylist
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Rays, 16-1
-Worcester Bravehearts release 2025 schedule
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Emily and Zach Bubonovich
-210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 27
-Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 to Dallas Wings in 2025 WNBA draft
-Flag football club for Worcester high school clears first hurdle
-Saint John's baseball improves to 6-0 with romp over Malden Catholic in home opener
>NATIONAL: Coast Guard rescues 4 from capsized boat off Florida coast; 1 dead, 5 missing
-U.S. still won’t say whether it will return mistakenly deported man, despite Supreme Court decision
>TRAGIC: Amish children killed on the way to school in buggy crash with S.U.V. driven by teen
>NEW ENGLAND: No end for Karen Read jury selection yet | Your questions answered (12:22)
>COLLEGES: Clark, WPI among top-ranked game design schools
-Holy Cross Professor Emily Wilson (50:40): War, Homecoming, Heroism, Truth
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 hotels with unexpected perks
>BUSINESS: Mass. small business concerned about tariff impact, "doubles my cost"
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-Gen Z employees are never at their desks — and it's driving their bosses crazy
>SHOPPING: Fisher-Price recalls popular baby toys due to frightening choking hazard
>HEALTH: Common vitamin shown to reduce autoimmune disease
-Workplace music can impact performance, study says (1:25)
-Can eating sour candy actually stop your panic attack? We asked a doctor
>FOOD: 5 mistakes grocery shoppers make — and all can be easily avoided
>TV/STREAMING: Recap of seasons 1 to 4 of Netflix's "You" (17:04)
>MOVIES: Nobody 2: Bob Odenkirk is back in first trailer
>CELEBRITY: First pics of Katy Perry and Gayle King in space on Blue Origin flight
>ANIMALS: They said this tiny puppy would never walk - Now watch him run (1:43)
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Rejoice Newton, known for hill that carries name
>GOOD NEWS: World War II vet asked for 100 cards before his 100th birthday — and the response was incredible
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, man rescued from chimney, arrested
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