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In The News
>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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-Petition for Termination of Parental Rights
>HELP WANTED
+WPI Job & Networking Fair Monday
+Food runners and bussers at Worcester bar restaurant
+Multiple positions at Holden D.P.W.
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 32 today in Worcester
+1:00: Monster winter storm set to move across country. Boston meteorologists discuss latest forecast (12:38)
+4:00: How much did it snow in Central Mass.? See town-by-town totals
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Vehicle buried in Shrewsbury Police Department lobby (:16). Article
+4:00: Declared winter parking ban in Worcester lifted
+1:00: West Brookfield woman, 73, dies after struck in Ware Walmart parking lot
+1:00: Worcesteria: Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is a day of service
-City education advocate to address MLK Day Breakfast at Assumption
-Passing torch of MLK's legacy: Youth Breakfast held at Worcester State
-Related: When Martin Luther King Jr. preached in Worcester
-Related: MLK Jr. honored in Worcester, through the years (16 photos)
-A meal fit for royalty is coming to Worcester’s Mechanics Hall this month
-Worcester horror film festival moves to DCU Center for 2026
-Worcester foundation launches $125,000 grant program for community health
-UMass Medical School tapped by Department of Defense to test a better way of treating postpartum depression
-The community engine fueling Worcester County’s philanthropy
-Worcester city offices closed Monday, trash and recycling delayed
-Holiday reminders: What's open, closed on MLK Day
-Man steals $2,600 worth of goods from Shrewsbury store after posing as another person
>DINING OUT: Boston's first-ever Michelin star delivered to 311 Omakase (1:12)
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School Professor: New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases
-Worcester veterans services director out amid dispute over academic credentials
-Worcester man pleads guilty after nightclub gun report, foot chase through Worcester Common
-Professor reflects on service work with Ukrainian refugee students
-UMass Medical School student Jaein Jung launches Lantern Project to help refugee teens
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Rhubarb Pie Club Spotlight
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster project aims to prevent reprise of disastrous 2023 flood
-Sanitary line issue, topping off ceremony talked about by D.P.H.S. Building Committee
-Sterling Rail Trail entrance features new signage
-Sutton business pretties up porches with sustainable, locally made decor
-Introducing Grafton High's new gymnastic co-op
-Shrewsbury draft calendar keeps schools open on religious holidays
-Swim school to occupy former party store in White City
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Former Grafton resident pens first book
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents "Shadow & Light" February 1st in Worcester
-100 FM The Pike (15:12): Virginia Madsen on her new movie filmed In Western Mass.
>OPINION: Robin Darling: What my laundry pile taught me about being a good mom
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:44:01)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:53): Lawsuit against This Week in Worcester spurs press freedom debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to doctor from Shrwewsbury
>SPORTS: Patriots top Texans, 28-16, to reach AFC title game
-Patriots defense proves it’s elite with masterclass vs. Texans
-Patriots’ win over Texans a big "program victory" for Mike Vrabel
-Drake Maye embraces wife in snowy scene at Patriots game
-Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Goalie of the Year Watch List
-Railers lose to Maine, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Iran protests death toll reaches over 3,000, rights group says
-High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21
-Tragic: Beloved pastry chef, 71, killed in freak accident with bread-mixing machine
>NEW ENGLAND: Driver suffers traumatic injuries in fiery Cape Cod crash (:27)
-Skiers rescued from deep snow in White Mountains
>COLLEGES: Assumption Fall Dean’s List
-Clark Career Exploration Week to feature sustainability panels, pop-up
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): American Airlines to offer new AAdvantage Rewards, free wifi in centennial year
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Here's how A.I. data centers affect the electrical grid
-You’re probably using this every day at the office, and it’s teeming with bacteria
>SHOPPING: Best portable chargers to keep your devices powered anywhere
>HOMES: Here's a winter checklist to save money and keep your house warm (1:56)
>HEALTH: Discussing the new A.I. health app
-New F.D.A. warning: possible seizure risk after flu vaccine in young kids (2:22)
>FOOD: Viral supermarket chicken hack sparks debate
>TV/STREAMING: One of the world's best climbers attempts to scale Taipei 101 live on Netflix (1:01)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Nate Bargatze movie, "The Breadwinner" (2:39)
>CELEBRITY: Melissa Leo gripes winning an Oscar was terrible for her career
-Timothy Busfield’s attorneys say an investigation undermines state’s child sex abuse charges
>ANIMALS: Dumped mama and 7 babies rescued from abandoned house (1:54)
>HISTORY: 107 years ago: The Great Molasses Flood, Boston's strangest disaster
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy honored fire department after saving family from fire
-Meanwhile, in St. Louis, multiple mystery monkeys on the move
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