to deal with here. >> reporter: they canvas the house. they are searching for the men responsible for holding a 70- year-old woman up at knife point inside her own home. >> they held a knife to her throat, were demanding money and the location of a safe. and there was no safe. >> police say 23 masked men -- three masked men tied her up with duct tape and left with and call police. >> maybe they can trace the car. >> it's very troubling. this doesn't happen in the town of sterling. we live next door to princeton. crime is affecting the small communities in central massachusetts. >> that was chantee lans reporting. a bad crash on route 44

involved in this crash. a highway safety truck. police don't know if any were injured but the cars with badly damaged. all the lanes are open. we do have a crew heading to the scene. and we'll bring you new information as soon as we get it. police have cited a driver after a crash involving a fire truck. the driver of the suv didn't stop for the fire truck which was rushing to five people were hurt, four of them firefighters. the good news is that everyone will be okay. the woman accused of hitting a trick or treat erhas lost her license -- at least for now. she hit the 4-year-old on marshall avenue. the woman got out, looked at the child, talked to a few people at the scene and then got back in the car and left. a witness followed the car. and the police took the 27-year- old into custody.

from surgery. tonight a spirit of a different kind found in a walpole child's halloween candy. >> this was no ghost, it was a nip of vodka. police are warning parents to check kids' candy. >> reporter: good evening. police were telling us if you go by the look of the bottle, there was a green apple on the label. and they said it was very easy for a kid candy. and that's why they went door to door, giving parents a heads up. >> it's pretty sad to think somebody would do that. >> ghosts and goblins --s, the usually suspects. last night in walpole, a 6-year- old discovered a spirit designated for adults. >> they found this bottle of alcohol that was inside with all of the rest of the candy.

sweets was this mini bottle of smirnov green apple vodka. she found it especially hard to believe that this bottle came from her street. >> it's a small street and we're all very close. we all know each other. and it comes as surprise to me. >> walpole police made the gave out the nip. >> if it was in a bowl of candy and someone put it in the bowl and the child took it out. we don't know how it happened. but somewhere along the line, someone had ill intent. >> reporter: and police are citing this as a prime example of why parents need to go through the candy after halloween. they fully intend to find whoever ended up putting that

and the investigation does continue this evening. live in walpole, nick giovanni, wbz news. day two in the books, but the switch to electronic tolling seems to be going off without a hitch. you can see cars moves at a normal clip for the evening commute. the massachusetts department of transportation says they are ahead of schedule right now. more than half of the toll booths have been demolished. and by the way, the is up and running. the countdown is on after a long election season. we are a week from election day in the race for the white house. and governor baker has made up his mind not to vote for anyone for president. >> i said months ago that i didn't think donald trump had the temperament. and i thought hillary clinton had believablity issues.

race discouraging, it's the first time that he will not be casting a vote for president. whether they are voting for president or not. we know that 200,000 people have signed up to vote in massachusetts since the last presidential election. that brings the number of voters in our state to 4.5 million. we'd love to have you join us on election night. cbs news wi election special at 8:00 over on my tv 38. at 9:00, check out www.cbsboston.com and our facebook page. we're going live with a special webcast bringing you town by town results, instant analysis. a portsmouth high school teacher is out of the classroom after video surfaced on social

as donald trump and dancing to a song filled with swear words. >> reporter: as this emotionally charged political race moves into the last days, one teacher here at portsmouth high school is facing harsh criticism for the way she brought it into the classroom. >> it's just the profanity >> geometry teacher -- to a profanity laced song. >> their brains are sponges and they're very impressionable. and it's not good when it's negative like that. >> kara kelly did not return our messages. but the school superintendent says she has been removed from the classroom while the school investigating the situation. in a statement he said there's no place for the offensive

nor is it our practice to discredit political candidates or support them. some say it was all in good fun. >> i don't think what she did was that bad and i think people should have their opinions. >> it seems no candidate can dodge controversy these days. even when it's not really them. in portsmouth. christina hager, wbz news. christmas for hundreds of children goes up in flames. >> tonight how you can help a they are calling a christmas miracle. it's all a big prank. we'll tell you which patriots player is behind it. cool as we kick off the month of november. and a warmup is right around the corner. starts tomorrow and we'll take a look at the forecast when we

every time a new charter opens, it takes money away from the regular public schools from students like mine. massachusetts schools already lose 400 million a year to charters and question two means we'll lose even more. we've got to stop taking from the 96 percent of kids who don't attend a charter school. if you believe every child deserves a great public

interviewer: what would stop you from voting this novem ng late. man 1: lines -- i hate long lines. woman 2: no babysitter. william f. galvin: for the first time ever we have early voting. if you're registered, you can vote any day between october 24th and november 4th. avoid election day lines -- vote on your schedule. man 1: wow, that helps! william f galvin: early voting is easy voting. interviewer: so what do you think? woman 2: it' a timesaver. i love it. william f. galvin: it's easier than ever for you to vote.

want to tell you about the breaking news we're following.

hampshire. happening near ermer road. you can see what appear to be investigators and three vehicles involved in the crash. we have just learned in the last 10 seconds one person has been killed in the crash. we were told that med flight responded to the scene. route111 is closed in both directions. also here at 6:00 tonight. a major fire has left a local foundation wishing for christmas miracle. flames destroying thousands of gifts meant for military families. it takes all year to stock up for the annual christmas party. and with less than two months to christmas. they desperately need our help. paul burton has the story. >> it's all gone. melted, destroyed. >> reporter: he believes in miracles and he's going to need

operation christmas party. the donations have gone up in flames. >> everything, four years worth of work in flames. >> reporter: there are four events a year. for hundreds of military families and their children in december. >> it takes a whole year to collect gifts and give aways, and we do a section for moms and dads. they can take them home and put them under the tree. >> the fire donations he planned to give away from the christmas party. now he has 31 days to pull it off and needs a lot of help. >> we need cash donations to replace the decorations and supplies to pull the party off. we need toys, we need stocking stuffers. >> and while time is running out. don hopes the season of giving

of rubble. >> we'll get it done. one way or another these kids will have a party. and there'll be 800 kids across the street with horseback rides and ponies and petting zoos. and they'll have their christmas. >> putting that story on television will get it out on social media as well. and hopefully, they'll get the toys back and maybe then some. so cold in the morning and then the sun started job and it warmed up. >> this was almost a chamber of commerce day where you fly the drone. >> november is a quiet month. people are in transition and starting to think about winter and not there yet. norwood was down to 23 degrees. 25 in bedford. boston hit 34 and the ice scrapers were necessary in most towns to start the day.

in the city of boston we see the first snowflakes in the month of november. odds favor inland areas, the farther north and west you go, the better chance of seeing snowfall. out there tonight. temps back in the 40s now as the sun sets. and we look to the west. and unbelievable warmth continues across much of the middle of the country. minneapolis is at 60. world series game six, i think they maced that in cleveland? ev still in the 70s at this hour. a fabulous night for baseball.

look to the southwestern horizon great season for night sky viewing. a warm front will be moving across the area. and brightening skies. tomorrow is the pick of the week. this will be the day. up in the 60s during the afternoon. and a southwesterly breeze and nice mild feel. a little bit of a bonus day for the month of november. taunton up to 68 degrees. portsmouth hitting 63. and i wouldn't be shocked if a few on thursday, a little change. the warm front is going to back in a little bit. and for the morning, we start cool and always with cloud cover. and then it starts to nudge farther north as we head to the afternoon. there'll be a big temperature difference across the area. i think most of the day is going to be in the 40s and 50s. much cooler the farther north

of showers and downpours for the afternoon and evening. that's going to leave us with a blustery and colder day. and it's going to feel chillier with the winds. a quiet and cool saturday and then on sunday an ocean storm tries to develop. this is going to be a little too far east to bring us significant rain. we might get a sprinkle or a northern new england. on saturday night we set the clocks back an hour. daylight saving time will come to an end. and next week a chance for milder air to try to work back in with 60s by tuesday. the mayflower two, a historic replica of the ship that carried pilgrims to our shores is getting a facelift.

in 2019. yesterday we were all reacting to the jamie collins news. and today we're hearing the team react. >> the players are not allowed to say much at gillette. >> they are expressing their feelings. this came as a shock to them. it caught everybody off guard. one of the best defensive players, shipped to cleveland yesterday. and players are ke still stinging from the news that jamie collins is gone, the pats hit the practice field. and members of the team are trying to take the news in stride. >> it's definitely different and a change that could catch you off guard. but again, we still got a lot of games here to go and play. >> this opens the door for roberts who got the start against buffalo. and a good chance we'll see

that's what i'm here for. whatever we need to do to take our team to the next level i'm willing to do. >> leftover halloween cheer, chris long did his best impression of edelman and put on a mask. >> i lifted a lot. i spent my off season in muscle beach and did a lot of situps in the park. and you can se blocking. i move people. >> can you be chris long for a little bit? >> my chin is not big enough. >> does he have a big chin? >> they call him chin-diana jones for a reason.

we know what he brings to the table. and i don't think we would have done this if we didn't think there was an opportunity. it's a bye week and patriots all access. wrap things up on sports final sunday night. the bruins are on the road taking on the panthers in florida. it will be a game time decision and they're keeping the injury quiet. game six of the world series in cleveland. three games to two and the tribe looking to close it out. chicago trying to be the first team to come back after being down two games to one. realizing there could be a game tomorrow but i think the best way to go about it is if

>> paul pierce missed the clippers game with a sprained ankle. he was on the bench dressed up like rick james. talk about a freaky scene right there. and ray allen hasn't played in a few years but announced his retirement. the cbs evening news is coming up next at 6:30. >> and scott pelley joining us live from cleveland with a preview. scott-- >> great to be with you boston. the reason we're in cleveland tonight is because the state of ohio nearly always picks the president in this country but it is tonight the most evenly divided state between clinton and trump in all of the union. we'll be listening to ohio voters, their hopes and frustrations, coming up on the cbs evening news in about 10 minutes. all aboard.

snap chat, facebook, instagram, texting. all the stuff we never grew up with. one media expert says there's a happy median. how to bridge the digital divide with your kids. massachusetts has many great public schools, and we took it for granted that our kids would go to great public schools. but some kids aren't so lucky. where they live, they don't go to a great school, and they have no choice.

and are a pathway to success for these kids. if you like your school, question 2 won't affect you. but question 2 will change the future for thousands of kids who need your help. please join me and vote yes on question 2. what's kelly ayotte costing you? you're paying more for prescription medicines. kelly ayotte blocked lower cost generic drugs. you're paying high interest rates on college loans. ayotte voted against letting you refinance at lower rates. special breaks to wall street executives. kelly ayotte. she's siding with corporate special interests and that's costing you.

bringing the magic of christmas to the cape. the polar express is go be leaving buzzard bay. they'll have decorations, chefs, and the silver sleigh bell. the trip rides again november 18th and run through december 23rd. >> do you know who that was? the second to last kid? that was my son david. 36 so you've done that. >> i can't wait to do it. >> coming up at 11:00. some pot problems. >> the challenges that could

when you're raised by a single mom, you learn how important it is to live within your means. i'm colin van ostern, and i took that lesson to my work in business, and it's how i'll stand up for you as governor. by cutting inefficient spending and using innovation to save tax dollars, we'll make new investments without a sales or income tax. to create clean energy jobs, protect affordable health care, and lower college costs and cut student debt.

kate: my mom and i love shooting hoops. but you know what - she could still learn a few things from me - just like i've learned a lot from her. mom helps with homework... she helped dad start his business... and she even fought to put bad guys in jail. now, mom helps make laws that help people - especially when they need it most. i'm really proud of her. and she's taught me that with hard work - i can do... anything.

this message. this is sky eye over the scene of the deadly accident in salem, new hampshire. police are telling us one person was killed in the crash. three vehicles involved. and med flight responded to the weather. and tomorrow we turn mild. >> head outside and we'll be in the 60s. and if we get enough sun we could make a run at 70. and more clouds, more wind, and a chance for rain in the afternoon. >> make the most of tomorrow. >> i will say this for jamie collins. cleveland is 0-8.

all back at 11:00. joanne: she's not fooling me. britt: kelly ayotte sides with the special interests. vivian: now, she's even playing politic games with medicare. vo: kelly ayotte voted to cut medicare and cost seniors up to $1,700 more for prescriptions... while protecting tax breaks for the wall street banks and big oil companies that fund her campaign. fred: kelly ayotte sold us out. britt: with kelly ayotte, it's all politics. joanne: she's not looking out for new hampshire anymore.

captioning sponsored by cbs >> pelley: down the home stretch. with a week to go, the race tightens and the candidates start their closing arguments. >> are we going forward together or are we gonna be pulled backwards? >> we must win on november 8. we must win. ( cheers and >> pelley: also tonight, the battle here in ohio, fought by an army of door knockers, robocallers, and relentless tv ads. >> reporter: if you get up at 7:00 a.m., by what time have you heard your first ad? >> probably 7:03. >> reporter: 7:03? >> yeah. >> pelley: police video captures the deadly end to a manhunt in oklahoma. and the birth place of rock is on a roll.