1. Medics in Gaza warned Sunday that thousands could die as hospitals packed with wounded people ran desperately low on fuel and basic supplies. Palestinians struggled to find food, water and safety ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive in the war sparked by Hamas’ deadly attack. (PH)

2. A rally will be held in Portland ahead of tonight’s city council meeting as leaders search for solutions regarding the homeless crisis. People will gather at Portland City Hall at 4 p.m. to urge city officials to stop all sweeps until April 30. Portland’s plan to clear the encampment at the park-and-ride on Marginal Way is currently set for November 1. (WGME)

3. Joann Gilbert keeps a wooden planter box filled with cracked corn in the front yard of her Old Town home to feed the deer. She and her barrel of corn are at the center of a lawsuit that alleges she’s “exacerbating” a rampant rodent infestation. The city of Old Town argues Gilbert’s property is providing food for rats. (BDN)

4. Wallingford’s Fruit House hosts a haunted house every year called “Nightmare on the Ridge.” According to the Sun Journal, some people took issue to the sight of a woman being sawed in half. A couple of local people reportedly suggested the piece depicted violence against women. Organizers of the haunted house say they’ve had that piece on display for years and didn’t recall there being complaints in the past. (WGME)

5. Ford is recalling around 238,000 Explorers after an investigation found that a rear axle bolt can fail, which could cause a loss of drive power or allow the SUVs to roll away while in park. Affected Explorers included 2020 to 2022 models. Letters will start going out on November 6th and Ford dealerships will replace the axle bolt and bushing for free. (NBC)

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