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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 52 today in Worcester
+Noon: StormTeam 5 explains why wildfire smoke is "trapped" low
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Take a look inside Amazon's new delivery station at the old Greendale Mall site
+6:00: Here's when trick-or-treating will take place in Central Mass.
+6:00: Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+6:00: See the first trailer for the locally produced film "Shift"
+6:00: Bravehearts name Luke Beckstein manager
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 3
-Woman dies in fire at local encampment
-How Worcester is emerging as a tech and biotech center
-Dr. Michael F. Collins: UMass' Nobel win reflects state's life sciences ecosystem
-$100,000 MassCash winner sold at Worcester convenience store
-Grafton man to run 7 marathons in 7 days to help Make-A-Wish (2:44)
-Homes For Our Troops builds life-changing homes for disabled veterans
-Cuts to Mass. healthy-food program for low-income residents frustrate families, farmers
-The Worcester Guardian joins Institute for Nonprofit News
-Shrewsbury resident honored by JW Marriott on 90th birthday
-Holy Cross professor on the best horror movie you’ve never seen
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet (4:56): Mezcal in Worcester serves all your Mexican favorites
-ICYMI: Worcester man sues Big Y over "wiretapping," sharing personal shopping info through Meta app
-Holy Cross professor, students talk about Montserrat Seminar "Green Worcester" (2:02)
-Paul Revere Toastmasters Club eyes organization's 100th anniversary
-Ahead of 200th anniversary, EcoTarium breaks ground on new expansion
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-NEW! Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holden high schooler goes extra 100 miles to fight childhood cancer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Input sought on proposed Sterling zoning changes
-Electronics recycling November 9th in Grafton
-Thanksliving returns to Boylston November 9th
-Item photos: Kids, trucks, candy and costumes
-Item photo: Have no fear, super pups here
-Meagan Grill running for Berlin-Boylston School Committee
-Winchendon woman arrested for violating harassment order against elderly neighbor
-Phillipston’s chief administrative officer resigns, stays on as treasurer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Van Gogh Worcester exhibit: The immersive experience
-W.S.C. Stay Connected - Concert Series (59:18): Good Tymes Banjo Band
-Nashoba Symphonic Band season opens November 3rd
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: What is your story?
-Amanda Khatib: 6 tips for a smooth trick-or-treating night
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester barber
>SPORTS: Patriots come back against Jets to secure second win of the season
-Patriots "open for business" as trade deadline nears: Report
-Worcester boxer Khiary Gray eyes comeback, despite setbacks
-Railers beat Maine, 4-0
>NATIONAL: The administration has now canceled loans for more than 1 million public workers
-Tragic: High surf leaves 2 tourists dead, 1 hospitalized
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 men found dead in parking lot in Yarmouth (:58)
-Amazing colors at the famous Hairpin Turn on the Mohawk Trail (:58)
-Lizzie Borden House named most haunted place in Massachusetts
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Foundation President Tom McNamara reflects on 30 year history
-WPI Professor Xiangnan Kong talks about his research in A.I. and healthcare (5:17)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is E.U. 261? Here's what to know for your next Europe trip
>BUSINESS: Why retirees are re-entering the workforce
-Neural Network podcast (16:56): A.I. and the brain with Dr. Michael Frank
-Redbox customers' credit cards, private info hacked in kiosks
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 20th to 26th
>HEALTH: Whooping cough is at a decade-high level in U.S.
-When should women be screened for breast cancer? (3:10)
>FOOD: The olive oil you bought might be fake — 5 ways to make sure you have the real deal
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Angelina Jolie movie on Netflix (2:40)
>MOVIES: "Venom: The Last Dance" takes top spot in weekend box office — but falls short of projections
>CELEBRITY: Jelly Roll plans to seek forgiveness from victims of armed robbery
>HISTORY: Hundreds of artifacts from Titanic wreckage come to Boston (3:33)
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever begs dad to perform magic tricks for her (2:57)
>GOOD NEWS: Community helps harvest crops after farmer dies in crash
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, pair arrested after cops find bag full of drugs in car — labeled "definitely not a bag full of drugs"
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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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