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Here's what's going on today in Worcester
-Tragedy strikes again: Worcester fire lieutenant Jason Menard succumbs to injuries sustained battling 4-alarm fire
++NEW: Organization Plans To Pay Off Fallen Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard’s Mortgage (:32)
++NEW: Here's the official fund established for the Menard children, created by the Professional Fire Fighters of Mass. Foundation
++NEW: Baby, mother recovering following deadly Worcester house fire
**Family of injured Worcester firefighter grateful for fallen hero who saved his life (1:41)
**'CBS Evening News' coverage; This Week in Worcester coverage; Telegram & Gazette coverage
**'All too familiar': Ch. 4 coverage (3:35); Ch. 5 coverage (1:23); Ch. 7 coverage
**Press Conference (7:21); Fire Video (1:29); Scanner Audio (4:58)
**Jason at Oct. 2018 promotion ceremony; Photo gallery; Space Heater Among Possible Causes (1:35)
**Flag lowered (:36); Final salute from officials; Procession (1:54)
**No time to grieve: Commercial fire on Pleasant Street (2:23)
In other news ...
+It's Thirsty Thursday! Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
+'508, A show about Worcester' Episode 353 (42:33): Tax deals, election results, crime stats, and more
+Check out this Black Friday deal at Sclamo's
+Speaking of Black Friday ... Walmart’s massive Black Friday ad is jam-packed with doorbusters
+How to make your home ultra cozy this winter
+This is just wrong: Twinkies Are Being Turned Into Breakfast Cereal
-5 Things You Need To Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 14, 2019
-ICYMI: Parents ask to change son's bus stop, now 7-year-old from Leicester needs to change school districts. How it unfolded
-Worcester Police ask for help in IDing man in connection with shoplifting incidents
-Survivor of Worcester home invasion ordeal ID's accused
-'You gotta get down here': Follo's Food Review of Tomato Pie Bar & Grill!
-Worcester Chamber supports free bus service in Worcester, 3-year, no-fare experiment
-HC women's basketball team tops Boston College
-Railers flunk test in School Day loss to Royals
-Medicare recipients are facing a 7% premium hike
-New England: State Police nab bootlegger on I-495
-'Friends’ reunion special in the works
-Watch: Bear raids sausages, Cool Whip from Florida family's freezer
-Maine veteran's simple note for a dinner companion draws outpouring of support
-Today's Heroes: Classmates rally to support 'Super Nicholas' as he awaits new kidney
Top Posts
-Name of motorcyclist killed in Worcester crash is released
-Worcester restaurant closes to renovate, to reopen next week
-Mother whose baby twins were found by train tracks is charged
-Former Patriot, 3-time Super Bowl champ, named Pirates head coach
-Ricky Duran Cracks Top 13, Advances in 'The Voice' Playoffs
-JetBlue rolls out new 'basic fares' with certain restrictions
-Woman dies in fall down stairs at Rhode Island bar
-'We love you, Alex': Alex Trebek gets choked up at 'Jeopardy!' contestant's answer
-City emails provide insight, raise questions on situation at Graham Putnam funeral home in Worcester
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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