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>WEATHER: Coldest air of winter expected this weekend, high of 28 today in Worcester (2:52)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Snow removal lacking in Worcester, city councilors say
+Noon: Former Worcester Vice Lords leader who ordered witness killed to remain in prison
+Noon: Donovan Goparian new trial? Judge sets May hearing in Worcester murder case
+Noon: "Wortown Rising" proves that Worcester hip-hop has been thriving for decades
+Noon: Things to Do: Evil Felipe, "Wortown Rising," "Sinners," and more ...
+Noon: Artist Cicely Carew lifts orchids in exhibition "Elevated"
+Noon: Nominations sought for this year's Stanley Kunitz Medal
-Man says son was shot 3 times prior to deadly standoff in Spencer (1:28). Article
-Related: Suspect in Spencer shooting identified, worked for Worcester D.P.W. (2:36). Article
-Related: At Spencer shopping plaza, no sign of tense scene of night before
-Earlier: Questions remain after Spencer shooting left suspect dead, officer and 1 other injured (2:20). Article
-Worcester couple gets 18 years in prison for sexually trafficking young relative
-Worcester courthouse evacuated following bomb threat
-Worcester board advances Shrewsbury Street apartments, despite parking concerns
-City Council sends charter review idea to committee
-Worcester city manager amends policy on interaction with I.C.E.
-A scam victim, says sister of former Oakham man found dead in S.C.
-WCCA-TV mourns loss of former producer
-Worcester Public Schools committee rejects petitions to allow parents to opt children out of data collection
-Aislinn Doyle: February 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
>DINING OUT: An eatery trying to save bees is opening a Worcester store
-ICYMI: Worcester nurse injured in Costa Rica returns to U.S., begins recovery
-State: Saint Vincent Hospital failed to properly staff I.C.U. patient
-Worcester nears A.R.P.A. spending deadline
-Search warrant on Pleasant Street in Worcester nets guns, drugs
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: What’s behind the decline in school election participation?
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jed's restocks rock salt and ice melt
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man flown to hospital with serious injuries in Warren house fire
-Industrial development may be coming to Shrewsbury’s Route 20
-Court docs detail how $1 million S.N.A.P. fraud scheme funded Leominster restaurant
-Robert Kraft’s company working with Boylston firm to develop large Westminster facility
-Police logs for Shrewsbury and Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Tim McGraw to play Fenway Park July 30th on "Pawn Shop Guitar Tour"
-Burncoat Spirit team wins national title
-Love, romance and opera Italian-style coming to Mechanics Hall
-Last Call: Ed Sweeney, author and folklore researcher
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: February Horrorscopes
-Laurelle Farrell: Christmas traditions I’m taking into Valentine’s Day
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 104 (28:47): Luma Samara & Karen Ross, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:01): Charter reform, snowstorm accountability and Spencer shooting
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:01): Worcester snow response, city council power shifts and downtown growth
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester hairdresser
>SPORTS: Drake Maye listed as "full participant" in practice
-Assumption grad and Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant on working with Maye and Josh McDaniels
-Tom Brady a "little concerned" about Hall of Fame future after Pats snubs
-This is the most targeted early prop bet for Super Bowl
-Celtics beat Houston, 114-93 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women's hockey team remains at No. 13 in the country
-Holy Cross Athletics Bob Cousy Video Series, No. 3 (4:58)
-Fans file class action lawsuit against Red Sox over alleged "drip pricing" and junk fees at Fenway
-Bruins lose to Panthers in shootout, 5-4
-Railers lose to Adirondack in overtime, 4-3
-Clark Tournament brackets and schedule released
>NATIONAL: Man convicted in double homicide over au pair affair
-Nancy Guthrie's children plead with possible abductor for her safe return in emotional video: "Please, reach out to us"
-Tragic: Pregnant mother of 2 killed while biking with family
>NEW ENGLAND: Bangor police identify 4 of 6 victims in deadly plane crash
-Man stabbed in fight over shoveled-out parking spot, Boston police say (2:07)
-Sixth pediatric flu death reported in state, according to health data
>COLLEGES: Clark to outsource financial aid services
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 of the prettiest small towns in the South
-9 train etiquette tips you need to know
>BUSINESS: 9 in 10 Americans believe there is a "cost-of-living crisis"
-LPL Financial Research: Dueling mandates: The Fed’s policy caution and Treasury’s growing borrowing needs
-Google parent Alphabet latest tech giant to announce plans to spend billions on A.I.
>HOMES: Heating expert shares advice on keeping your furnace running
>SHOPPING: Bath and Body Works Valentine's Day collection: Shop candles
>FOOD: Fast food chains hope to win Valentine's dinners
>HEALTH: Controversial diet may help drug-resistant depression: study
-W.S.C. Stay Connected's UMass Neurology Residents' Talk: Brain health as you age (54:47)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc on U.S. Miracle on Ice team (1:56)
>MOVIES: Molly Ringwald reveals why she doesn't think John Hughes' movies should be remade
>CELEBRITY: Dunkin’ teases Ben Affleck Super Bowl commercial
-Three Dog Night co-founder Chuck Negron dies at 83 after health battle
>ANIMALS: Squirrel visits his rescuer every day for years (2:56)
>HISTORY: 8,000-year-old cave painting could rewrite origins of human art
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses $10 in lottery winnings to score $100,000 jackpot
-Meanwhile, animal rescue offers Valentine's Day fundraiser to neuter cats named after exes
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Firefighters battle blaze in apartment building in Worcester
-Worcester jury convicts man of child rape
-Millbury woman home from Middle East after 40-hour journey (2:02)
-Green Hill Park is the "crown jewel" of Worcester
-City of Worcester opens applications for Green Hill Park Community Garden Plots
-Worcester nonprofit rebrands as Your Access Advocates amid 50th anniversary
-City Council weighs development, police headquarters, World Cup
>DINING OUT: Castle lets you dine with a 40-foot dragon and race go-karts (1:28)
-ICYMI: The Shops at Blackstone Valley to expand with 2 new buildings
-Woman admits stealing $220K from Worcester rest home, residents
-Massachusetts’ best-kept country music secret is this Worcester honky tonk bar
-When is the last day of school in Central Mass.? See town-by-town map
-Worcester looking into installing 5 air quality sensors
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: Where community meets craft: How local businesses lift our schools
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dilapidated footbridge on popular Shrewsbury trail will be replaced
-Officials discuss expansion, allocation of Westborough Wastewater Treatment Plant
-Templeton police arrest woman for violating restraining order by revving engine, yelling outside ex-boyfriend's home
-Health Foundation of Central Mass. invests additional $400,000 in Southbridge CARES
-Westborough completes redistricting; 114 students to switch elementary schools
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: "Burnin' down the house"
-WICN Brian Barlow Concert Series featuring Shawnn Monteiro and her trio March 27th
>OPINION: Rosalie Tirella: Finally home!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at age 99
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Cavaliers, 109-98
-Bruins lose to Penguins, 5-4
-Ty Law talks Christian Gonzalez’s contract, Bill Belichick negotiations and more
-Stockfish scores overtime winner to send Holy Cross men's hockey to Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball hosts Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinals on Monday
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres in shootout, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Terrorism investigated in U.S. embassy explosion in Oslo
-Iran confirms Russia’s helping "in many different directions" in its war with U.S., Israel
-Mom who vanished 24 years ago says she left family because of "domestic issues"
-Tragic: Beloved elderly couple of 70 years died holding hands after tragic car crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Taunton rallies around families who lost everything during massive house explosion
>COLLEGES: Clarkies awarded at American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): When to book flights for the best deals
-Is Basic Economy a good deal? Here's what to consider
>BUSINESS: Japan's Nikkei 225 share index falls more than 7% as oil soars to $114 a barrel
-Energy from bricks, and more chemistry tricks: Julio D’Arcy’s lab is a happy place of experimentation
>HOMES: Can solar panels lower your utility bill in the winter? (1:37)
>HEALTH: Women's Health Myths: Doctor warns against believing claims about testosterone
>FOOD: Scientists pinpoint why resisting a donut can feel impossible — even when you're full
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "The Dinosaurs" (2:01)
>MOVIES: Jason Biggs gives "American Pie 5" update: "Nostalgia is big right now"
>CELEBRITY: Woodstock legend Country Joe McDonald dies at 84
-Eric Dane's widow, Rebecca Gayheart, moves late actor's belongings out of Johnny Depp's home
>ANIMALS: Woman adopts handicapped senior cat for the sweetest reason (2:28)
>HISTORY: LIFE magazine photo, 1931: "Light Standard on Park Ave south of Highland St."
>GOOD NEWS: Officer recognized for saving 1-year-old boy who nearly drowned
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, couple walking their dogs make stunning 2,000-year-old discovery on a beach
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