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News stories from Thursday, January 20, 2011

By Linda Bock TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
WORCESTER — State education officials have invalidated the 2010 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test results for the Goddard School of Science and Technology, after a joint investigation of state and local officials that found Goddard teachers provided students with inappropriate coaching during testing. (T&G;)
• Goddard MCAS scores questioned

Region collects homeless $

By Karen Nugent TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
Worcester, Fitchburg and Leominster are in line for a share of the $56 million in federal funds the state is getting for homeless housing and services. (T&G;)

Shrewsbury backs bigger library

By Elaine Thompson TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
SHREWSBURY — In a vote of 128-4 last night, a special town meeting authorized officials to take the next step toward a $19.2 million renovation and expansion of the town library. Town meeting thrust its support behind the project which has, in some form, been discussed or worked toward since 1998. (T&G;)

Son tells police his mother stabbed her boyfriend

By Scott J. Croteau TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
WORCESTER — The son of accused killer Shirley Sanabria told police he saw his mother stab her longtime boyfriend Joseph Scott during a birthday party at the couple's Clapp Street apartment, search warrant affidavits filed in court revealed. (T&G;)

Judge to rule in Alicea-Durant case next week

By Brian Lee TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
WORCESTER — Superior Court Judge Richard T. Tucker said this morning he would make a decision on the disputed 6th Worcester District House race sometime next week. (T&G;)

Snow to make another appearance

By Linda Bock TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
Ready or not, here comes the next winter snow storm for the region. Forecasters are predicting from 3 to 5 inches of snow for Central Massachusetts early tomorrow. Meantime, some organizations are changing plans in anticipation of the snow. (T&G;)

Alleged gangster charged with violent home invasion

By Scott J. Croteau TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
WORCESTER — A member of the Providence Street Posse gang was arraigned this morning on home invasion charges stemming from a September robbery in which three men broke into a Valmor Street home and pistol-whipped a man inside. (T&G;)

Social ills found to damage health of north county residents

By George Barnes TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
WESTMINSTER — A health care study of northern Central Massachusetts has found that residents have high mortality rates due to a variety of illnesses, drug overdoses, suicide and other violence. (T&G;)

Suspect accused of taking arrest to the mat

By Linda Bock TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
SHREWSBURY — A man trying to avoid being arrested wrestled a state trooper across all three lanes eastbound lanes of Interstate 290 about 1:15 this morning. (T&G;)

Senator hopes texting ban will keep legislators focused, impartial

By John J. Monahan TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
BOSTON — The state Senate, which last year voted to ban texting while driving, is set to vote today on whether to ban texting while legislating. (T&G;)

Local News:

Court Records:

• Courthouse records (T&G;)

Sports:

• Brady to have surgery on broken foot
• Allen's clutch jumper wins it for Celtics (T&G;) - BOSTON
• Jermaine O'Neal skips knife for now (T&G;) - BOSTON
• Red Sox helping prospects catch on (T&G;) - BOSTON
• Old friends bring back bite for Sharks (T&G;) - WORCESTER
• Crusaders’ 10 treys stun Midshipmen (T&G;) - ANNAPOLIS, Md.
• Clark misfires in loss to WPI (T&G;) - WORCESTER
• Four players score 14 points for Assumption (T&G;)
• Middies toy with inoffensive Crusaders (T&G;) - WORCESTER
• White’s free throws turn back Greyhounds (T&G;)
• Roberts propels Nichols to hockey win (T&G;)
• No. 1 St. John’s wins thriller over Naps (T&G;)
• Should MIAA split up public and private schools?
• Frankian breaks Millbury scoring record (T&G;) - MILLBURY
• Sophomore backcourt does damage for Wildcats (T&G;)
• Sheehy lifts Algonquin to victory (T&G;)
• Algonquin wins sixth game on ice (T&G;)
• Pim, Ficenec win two events for Tomahawks (T&G;)
• Area Results
• Games Today
• The Week Ahead
• Snow Sports: Small slopes, lots of variety at Nashoba Valley, Bradford (T&G;) —Shaun Sutner Snow Sports
• Hockey: Red Raiders’ Finn wins 40th between the pipes (T&G;) —John McGuirk Hockey
• AHL: Sharks will honor legacy of IceCats, Worcester hockey (T&G;) —Bill Ballou AHL
• Standings, Leaders: Girls’ Basketball
• Standings, Leaders: Boys’ Basketball

Money:

• Homes lost to lenders jump in '10 (T&G;)

Living:

• Keeping the ‘Cat' hot (T&G;) —By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
• Ski away winter blues (T&G;)
• Sundance labs incubate quality films - LOS ANGELES
• Cowboys, Globetrotters return to ‘Amazing Race’ - LOS ANGELES
• USA makes mediation sexy
• Each note assists Gregg Allman’s rebound - NASHVILLE, Tenn.
• Hailing opera’s 19th-century dynamic duo
• People,Places and Things
• This day in history
• Sting gets behind ending dolphin hunt - TOKYO
• Kenwood keeps the regulars happy (T&G;) —By Barbara M. Houle SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
• Grill remains a Leominster gem (T&G;)
• THURSDAY’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR (T&G;)
• Top Picks (T&G;)
• Social D's roaring rather nicely again (T&G;) —Craig S. Semon Tracks
• What you’re listening to: Ten Foot Polecats (T&G;) —By Victor D. Infante TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Opinion:

• Defense an economic driver (T&G;)
• Crazy Kelley (T&G;)
• Long road to reform (T&G;)
• The Constitution’s first test (T&G;) —Albert B. Southwick

Letters to the editor:

• CORI list needs reconfiguring (T&G;)
• Drones an affront to humanity (T&G;)
• Chief’s vigilance lauded regarding guns (T&G;)

Columnists:

• Keeping the ‘Cat' hot (T&G;) - By Richard Duckett TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
• Unsolved death stiffens mom’s resolve (T&G;) - Dianne Williamson
• Kenwood keeps the regulars happy (T&G;) - By Barbara M. Houle SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
• Snow Sports: Small slopes, lots of variety at Nashoba Valley, Bradford (T&G;) - Shaun Sutner Snow Sports
• Hockey: Red Raiders’ Finn wins 40th between the pipes (T&G;) - John McGuirk Hockey
• AHL: Sharks will honor legacy of IceCats, Worcester hockey (T&G;) - Bill Ballou AHL
• Social D's roaring rather nicely again (T&G;) - Craig S. Semon Tracks
• What you’re listening to: Ten Foot Polecats (T&G;) - By Victor D. Infante TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
• The Constitution’s first test (T&G;) - Albert B. Southwick

Nation / World News:

• Obama prods China on rights, economy - WASHINGTON
• Casino groups spent $3M lobbying lawmakers - BOSTON
• Giffords stands up, steps toward intense rehab - TUCSON, Ariz.
• House votes health care repeal - WASHINGTON
• Lieberman will retire in 2012 - STAMFORD, Conn.
• NH biologists: Non-native fish in brook - CONCORD, N.H.
• Sargent Shriver funeral now open to public - POTOMAC, Md.
• Offbeat but true stories
• FBI has ‘fruitful leads’ in bomb case - SPOKANE, Wash.
• Lawyer releases list of alleged abusers - BOSTON
• Gas main blast fireball is 50 feet tall - PHILADELPHIA
• Human trafficking bill filed
• DA: Oversight failure enabled Philly abortion mill - PHILADELPHIA
• Top of the News
• Afghan leader delays opening - KABUL, Afghanistan
• Bombs targeting Shiite pilgrims in Iraq kill 51 - BAGHDAD
• Bomb hits Iraq police building - BAGHDAD
• Here in New england
• Haiti’s dilemma: What to do with ‘Baby Doc’ - PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti
• Across the nation
• Prehistoric humans ate dogs - PORTLAND, Maine
• Around the world
• End-of-life planning is complex
• Free Reiki, massage for cancer patients (T&G;)

Odd News:

• Museum recovers $50K Civil War gun stolen in 1975 - RICHMOND, Va.
• Tucson restaurant to offer African lion tacos - TUCSON, Ariz.
• British lawmakers told off for tweeting in Commons - LONDON
• Mass. police chief: Man tried to sell me fake gold - RANDOLPH, Mass.
• Man accused of trying to sell fake gold to cop - RANDOLPH, Mass.
• Chihuahua survives owl attack in suburban Chicago - CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.
• Deer smashes through window of Castro Valley home - CASTRO VALLEY, Calif.
• Washington state bird-watcher sees his stolen van - PORT ANGELES, Wash.
• Boston lacrosse team sorry for racy halftime show - BOSTON
• Slow-moving train hits car playing loud music - MISSOULA, Mont.