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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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