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Here's what's going on today in Worcester
Tragic death of hero Worcester Fire Ltd. Jason Menard
**NEW: Hundreds expected to attend the wake for heroic Worcester fire lieutenant
**Photos: JetBlue's 'Blue Bravest' lands at Worcester Regional Airport (no registration required to view)
**Menard’s sacrifice inspires others to join fire departments
**Wife: Firefighters faced challenges at Worcester blaze
**Worcester Fire Victim Thanks Menard For Saving Family (2:27)
**Bruins Foundation 50/50 raffle, benefitting Menard family, raised over $211,000
**"Rosen's Roundtable" (27:27): Another tragedy in the Worcester Fire Department
**Beer Garden to hold fundraiser Nov. 22
In other news
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+NEW: Ricky Duran Returns to 'The Voice' Playoffs on Monday Night
+NEW: Sunday Funday. Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
+NEW: Why did downtown Worcester glass tower sell for $9M below assessment?
+NEW: Slash an extra 15% off these early Black Friday sales
-Man found stabbed on Millbury Street
-All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
-Worcester Makes Top 25 Cities to Work for a Nonprofit
-44 overdose reports were made to Worcester Police in October
-Holy Cross drops 49 on Fordham in win; Video highlights (1:31)
-Crime Map: See Where Crimes Occurred this Week in Worcester [11/10-11/16]
-Worcester Police log for Nov. 8
-Tribute to a local coaching legend who passed away on Thursday at age 95
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of Nov. 18, 2019
-This Week’s Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester – Week of Nov. 18
-Here's the cast for the 17th annual Christmas Celtic Sojourn, coming to The Hanover Theatre on Dec. 17
-Oops: Lift Malfunction At Vermont Ski Mountain Strands 190 Skiers In The Air
-Unbelievable: Authorities say 5-year-old brings heroin to school, says he becomes Spider-Man when he tastes it
-Florida Man Claims Wind Blew Bag Of Coke Into His Car
-Today's Hero: Nurse 'adopts' homeless man she just met so he can get heart transplant
Top Posts
-Bugs in the booze earn Worcester restaurant a warning
-Worcester woman threatened to kill stepdaughter, girl's biological mother, authorities say
-Westborough police officer shoot, kill domestic violence suspect during assault at apartment complex (1:21)
-Baby, mother recovering following deadly Worcester house fire
-Baby, mother trapped in fire got out before firefighters went in, chief says
-Calling hours and funeral information
-Traffic advisory for Monday's funeral
-Upon request from firefighter, JetBlue will fly to Worcester today its plane painted in fire department red
-Worcester Fire Chief Lavoie visits injured firefighter in ICU (1:08)
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
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