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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 52 today
-How much snow will we get this winter? Here's what science and the almanacs say
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Update on Paul Pelosi after hammer attack by intruder
+6:00: With attacker being held without bail, corrections officer Matthew Tidman is home
+6:00: Concern over spiked drinks rises leading up to Halloween weekend
+6:00: 18 year old arrested by Boston PD in connection to gun found near S. Boston school
+6:00: Worcester lifts Cyanobacteria Advisory put into effect 10/26
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 28th
+Noon: Held without Bail: Update on convicted murderer accused of beating prison guard Matthew Tidman
+Noon: Found at Last: Raynham teen found safe in NYC
+Noon: Left it All on the Field: Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen finalize divorce
-Rising rents fuel a migration of longtime Worcester residents to small towns
-Housing at former Table Talk Pies site now under construction in Worcester’s Canal District
-Family Health Center of Worcester admits "unforced errors" contributed to layoffs, closures
-Police serve warrant, arrest Worcester man on gun, drug charges
-Third suspect in Worcester shooting that injured 6 is arraigned
-Worcester man sentenced 5 years for Hobbs Act robbery conviction
-St. Vincent nurses raise alarm about plan to cut IV workers
-Cafe and restaurant for sale on Park Avenue in Worcester
-Students hospitalized after school bus crash in Blackstone (2:10). Article
-What's Up Worcester presents The Sitdown (38:41): Sarai Rivera
-In Worcester senate race, Kennedy's run shaped by life in politics
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 152 (28:43): Sheriff Lew Evangelidis
-This Is Worcester No. 153 (28:06): David LeBoeuf
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Old Line American Single Malt (40:18)
>SHOWTIME: 14th annual Duo Piano Gala Saturday at Tuckerman Hall
-Five Things to Do: Day of the Dead, disco at ArtsWorcester and more
-ABBA everywhere as Mania The ABBA Tribute comes to Worcester
-Artists discuss their love of Halloween, and how it shaped their work
-Bad Advice: Should I be concerned about my kids trick-or-treating?
-Catholic Workers celebrate Mustard Seed's 50 years of service
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - "Murdered on the Fourth of July" - Part 2. Audio (23:10). Video (18:26)
-Unsolved: Worcester - "Murdered on the Fourth of July" - Part 1. Audio (21:00). Video (16:22)
-The Faces of Worcester: Timothy Brumfield
-ICYMI: 3 Worcester officers injured responding to report of man urinating on his former workplace
-RSV climbing at UMass Memorial Health; concern about the respiratory illness
-Rutland farm turning poop into power (2:53)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling chase suspect was driving with suspended license (:31)
-Boylston police sergeant struck by car while helping driver with disabled car
-Mountview teacher strives to win LEGO Master competition
-CROP Walk raises money for Church World Service
-The books are back at Thomas Prince School
-Women’s group hopes to "Smash the Stigma" with yellow tulips
-Leicester police logs October 20th to 26th
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Detroit, 5-1
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts bringing back Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Holy Cross running back Jordan Fuller following in family footsteps for Crusaders
-Plenty of Halloween festivities at Saturday's Holy Cross football game
-Pirates name Offensive Coordinator Mark Stoute new head coach
-Worcester Tech aims to slow down high-flying St. Paul squad
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-Auto prices finally begin to creep down from inflated highs
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 8 found dead after house fire in Oklahoma, homicide feared
-Tragic: British radio host suddenly dies on air during Radio GenX show
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 arrested in hoarding case where some 200 cats were found, police say
-Missing 16-year-old girl found safe in New York City
>FOOD: Thanksgiving Timeline: When to shop, prep and cook for Thanksgiving Dinner
>SHOPPING: The 15 best holiday gifts from Office Depot
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims edge up but still remain historically low
-U.S. economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross Fenwick Scholar questions economics theory built on humans acting selfishly
>HEALTH: RSV, the flu and COVID all a concern this season
-Free COVID vaccinations on Friday: 9-noon at Worcester Senior Center; 1-5 at AIDS Project Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in November (12:40)
>CELEBRITY: Rihanna releases lead single for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Stray mama cat walks up to stranger asking for help (3:06)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Athlete born without legs breaks 2 Guinness World Records
-Meanwhile, in Maryland, 3 family members each win $50,000 from same lottery drawing
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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