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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 65 today in Worcester
+5:00: Hurricane Milton intensifies to Category 5 on path toward Florida (1:11)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Woman rescued from fire at 6 Ancona Road in Worcester
+5:00: Joseph Bitar, driver in crash on Interstate 290 in Worcester, has died
+5:00: Cigarette sales ban in Worcester? City councilor asks for report
+Noon: 1 person killed in late-night crash at Worcester intersection
+Noon: Harvest Festival in Downtown Worcester on Sunday
+Noon: Auburn soccer player Matteo Padilla feels support during cancer fight
-UMass Medical School researcher wins Nobel Prize
-Worcester man wins $1 million prize on scratch ticket purchased at liquor store
-Tradition grows at third annual Italian Heritage Parade in Worcester
-Strong turnout at Walk to End Alzheimer's
-Mother mourns loss of Gianna Rose Simoncini killed on Belmont Street
-Worcester Public Schools show moderate progress in latest accountability report
-India Society of Worcester raises over $385,000
-Rusty Blades honor AJ Congdon, an 8-year-old who died from cancer
-"Sickest of the sick": Life Flight 3 for critical care transport
-Warrant leads to 4 arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:24): Claims of inequality in Worcester’s A.R.P.A. fund distribution
>DINING OUT: Phanton Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurants Worth the Splurge (5:22)
-ICYMI: Central Mass. doctors gather supplies for Hurricane Helene relief
-Grave of former slave Bethany Veney gets new marker in Worcester
-Multifamily home proposed at historic Austin Street site in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holidays in Holden part of fall events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police warn residents of increase in scam calls
-Tragic accident or negligence? Lawsuit reveals new details in death of toddler in Auburn
-Dirty, brownish water frustrates Grafton residents (2:02). Article
-Auburn police awarded grant worth more than $12,000
-Aquarion Water Company to begin infrastructure project in Millbury
-Manny Jae Media (37:14): Mayor Sam Squalia of Fitchburg
-Appointments and vacancies in Grafton
-Bolton social studies teacher to be honored
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Small Stones art call closes October 15th
-Worcester County Wonders: Get lost, and found, at Davis Mega Maze
-Manny Jae Media (14:26): Live on set with Bridgette Cannell, writer and director of the short horror film Shift
-Kate Hayes: 5 things to do this fall season
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 327 (28:57): Jay Givan, political commentator (1 of 2)
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:36:02)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked for the city for 49 years
>SPORTS: Late touchdown overturned in Patriots error-filled loss to Dolphins
-Receiver Ja’Lynn Polk reacts to overturned touchdown grab
-Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman signs 8-year, $66 million contract
-Jaylen Brown appears on "Hot Ones"
-Sign up for 15th annual Abby's House 5k Race
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-Nearly 130,000 Ram 1500 trucks recalled for turn signal malfunction
>NATIONAL: A year since October 7th Hamas attack (1:17)
-"Sex scandal" a possible motive for small-town sheriff accused of slaying judge: cops
-Tragic: Experienced thrill-seeker killed in base jumping excursion gone wrong
>NEW ENGLAND: Fight between parents cancels youth football games in Saugus (2:11). Article
-Meet treasure hunter who found Project Skydrop prize in Mass.
>COLLEGES: Clark's undergrad admissions strategy passes post-affirmative action test
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship sponsors first event featuring Dr. Brian Robinette of Boston College
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): San Antonio is the culinary capital of Texas
>BUSINESS: McDonald's reveals special perk for past and present employees
-Neural Network podcast (22:48): Stereotyping and noise in A.I. with Dr. Kai-Wei Chang
-Beware of these 3 TikTok trends that could destroy your career
>SHOPPING: Holiday shopping begins with sales events from Amazon, Target and more
>HEALTH: Eat dinner at 5 p.m. for better health, digestion, sleep: experts
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 244 (27:39): Chintan Patel, Chief of Urology, St. Vincent Hospital, "What's new in Urology?"
>FOOD: Dunkin' Halloween menu includes Munchkins Bucket, other items
>TV/STREAMING: Hallmark Channel Christmas movies — A look at the schedule for 2024
>MOVIES: "Joker 2" stumbles at box office amid poor reviews from audiences and critics
>CELEBRITY: Coldplay's Chris Martin wears disguise at Las Vegas karaoke bar: Video
>HISTORY: Spreading the "tail" of Timmy the Wonder Dog
>ANIMALS: Woman's rescue dog doesn't know how big he is (3:37)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy, 6, starts own poop-scooping business to pay for cat adoption
-Meanwhile, in Argentina, U.F.O. fragment crashed through home’s roof, declassified C.I.A. document reveals
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-Food runners and bussers at Worcester bar restaurant
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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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+Police officers, town of Leicester
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