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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 78 today in Worcester

  -What to expect from fall foliage this year across New England (2:13)

  -Why leaves change color: science behind fall's vibrant hues (1:21)
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Man charged in deadly shooting in Fitchburg (1:16)

  -Earlier: 1 person dies, another injured in Fitchburg shooting (:53). Article

  +5:00: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Webster, D.A. says

  +5:00: Teen creates a simulated Worcester in transit-inspired game

  +5:00: 210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 2
  
  

  +Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester

  +Noon: Octobering in Worcester County

  +Noon: Gardening Central Mass.: Get your summer garden ready for the cold

  +Noon: Dunkin’s spooky season treats are back with new tricks
  
  

  -Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Worcester restaurants (5:16) (pictured)

  -Central Mass. Food Trucks: A hot dog you can't refuse from The Dogfather

  -Doherty High dedication marks investment in Worcester schools

  -Man killed in crash on I-290 in Worcester remembered for passion for art

  -Channel 5's Wake Up Call from the UMass Memorial Respiratory Care Department (:45)

  -This group of Black men is on a mission to transform Worcester

  -Bill Belichick visits Whitsinville corn maze honoring his winning seasons with Patriots (:28). Article

  -Q&A: Brothers bring flavor to Central Mass.

  -Nobel Prize winner from UMass Medical School describes scientific process of discovering these tiny molecules that turn genes on and off

  -Why church-based homeschool learning centers, including one in Worcester, are gaining popularity

  -Patient reunites with "angel" nurse and care team in Worcester

  -Trunk or treating in Central Mass.

  -Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:43): Worcester City Council unanimously rejects controversial petition

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:32): Community leaders rally against Worcester G.O.P. petition

  >DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Chef Drew Day draws from Korean roots for Ruby Doo's

  -ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing man

  -State crackdown on underage drinking eyes college towns, Worcester

  -Worcester launches Vision Zero; 25 mph speed limit starts Monday

  -Worcester’s fall leaf collection starts Monday, November 4th

  -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)

  -More unlocked cars broken into

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Durant, Dibb vie for state Senate seat

  -Shrewsbury woman arrested after alleged assault on elderly, visually impaired roommate

  -Celebration honors Clinton students and staff members

  -West Brookfield Police Department faces staffing shortage

  -Grafton gazebo-bandstand-kiosk will adorn town signs

  -Elements Massage in Shrewsbury offers relaxing, customizable experience

  -Ayer traffic stop leads to drug arrests after K9 search finds crack cocaine

  -The Item's public safety logs
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday

  >SHOWTIME: Central Mass. Mom's Author Interview �— Lisa Stringfellow

  -JMS School of Singing accepting new students

  -Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more

  -Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on raking autumn leaves in Worcester

  -Kate Hayes: 5 mindset shifts for moms

  -Marianne Lyons Delorey: What do you expect?

  -Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:47): Skye Wellington

  -Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:48)

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to owner of Shamrock Masonry for over 30 years
  
  

  >SPORTS: Patriots "bullied" by Jaguars in "demoralizing" Week 7 loss

  -Jerod Mayo calls out Patriots as "soft football team across the board"

  -Jayson Tatum details special chemistry Celtics built during championship run

  -Caroline & Matt Carlson reunited at Holy Cross

  -Holy Cross men’s ice hockey defeats Army for first Atlantic Hockey win of the season

  -Related: Highlights (1:40)

  -Railers lose to Reading, 2-1
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Multiple people killed, including a child, in helicopter crash in Houston

  -Delphi murders' suspect forced teens off trail before killing them — and there's video evidence, prosecutors say

  -Tragic: Mom sentenced in deaths of 2 kids found hanging in home’s basement

  >NEW ENGLAND: Mass. home condemned after 17 dogs, other pets found in "filth"

  -How Revere is reducing opioid deaths: "A life is getting saved" (3:01)

  >COLLEGES: WPI Professor Erica Brozovsky hosts PBS web series on language

  -Clark introduces mini-courses to develop industry-essential skills
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What happens to coins tossed in famous fountains? 

  >BUSINESS: Central Mass. institutions are helping people understand how money can work for them

  -Neural Network podcast (20:35): Image processing and robotics with Dr. Jason Corso

  -101: How to leverage social media for business growth

  >HOMES: What $800,000 can buy you in the city of Worcester, October 13th to 19th

  >HEALTH: Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram

  -Thousands of cleaning supplies may contain substances linked to health problems

  >FOOD: Easy fall family recipes to make on weeknights
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Which streaming service has the best Halloween selection?

  >MOVIES: "Deadpool & Wolverine" overtakes "Barbie" in all-time domestic box office

  >CELEBRITY: Jennifer Lopez breaks silence on Ben Affleck divorce

  >HISTORY: Worcester Carpet Company ad from 1900

  >ANIMALS: Rescue raccoon is the favorite child (3:32)

  >GOOD NEWS: Siblings in their 90s gather to celebrate big brother's birthday

  -Meanwhile, in Australia, watch a wandering koala lead police on chase through train station

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