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Tragic death of hero Worcester Fire Ltd. Jason Menard
**NEW: Baby and mother trapped in fire got out before firefighters went in, chief says
**NEW: Holy Cross Athletics launches $5 for Ladder 5 in support of Menard Family
**NEW: Firefighter Christopher Pace recovering in hospital, stable and in good spirits
**NEW: Worcester Fire Chief Lavoie visits injured firefighter in ICU (1:08)
**NEW: Beer Garden to hold fundraiser Nov. 22
**NEW: Bruins 50/50 raffle Saturday night to benefit Menard family
**NEW: Traffic advisory for Monday's funeral
**Calling hours and funeral information
**Organization Plans To Pay Off Fallen Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard’s Mortgage (:32)
**Here's the official fund established for the Menard children, created by the Professional Fire Fighters of Mass. Foundation
**Baby, mother recovering following deadly Worcester house fire
+BREAKING: Westborough police officer shoot, kill domestic violence suspect during assault at apartment complex
+5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 15, 2019
+It's Fri-yay! Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
+Good Samaritan Hit, Killed While Helping Driver On I-495
+Watch trailers for top movies out this weekend
+Oops. Man proposes to girlfriend while surfing and drops the ring
-Worcester woman threatened to kill stepdaughter, girl's biological mother, authorities say
-Bugs in the booze earn Worcester restaurant a warning
-Worcester's 'Underdog' complex a draw to investors, says downtown property owner
-Visitors to Worcester area spent $626 million in the region last year
-'508, A show about Worcester' Episode 353 (42:33): Tax deals, election results, crime stats, and more
-Another huge game awaits HC football team on Saturday at Fordham
-Railers drops 4th straight home game
-Worcester Police log for Nov. 4, Nov. 5
-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
-National: Mother describes moment she watched her daughter hit and killed by SUV
-New England: Ch. 5 tracks MBTA bigwig’s daytime drinking
-This is just wrong: Twinkies Are Being Turned Into Breakfast Cereal
-Meet Narwhal, the puppy with a second tail on his face (:51)
-Today's Heroes: Boy with dreams of becoming a cop gets surprise visit from his hero
Top Posts
-Ch. 4 coverage of Worcester fire (3:35)
-Family of injured Worcester firefighter grateful for fallen hero who saved his life (1:41)
-Parents ask to change son's bus stop, now 7-year-old from Leicester needs to change school districts. How it unfolded
-Mother whose baby twins were found by train tracks is charged
-No time to grieve: Commercial fire on Pleasant Street (2:23)
-Worcester Police ask for help in IDing man in connection with shoplifting incidents
-JetBlue rolls out new 'basic fares' with certain restrictions
-'CBS Evening News' coverage of Worcester tragedy
-Survivor of Worcester home invasion ordeal ID's accused
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police search for wife wanted for questioning in death of Worcester police officer (3:01). Article
-Related: Worcester police officer found dead identified as 31-year department veteran Kurt Solomon (:47)
-Related: Channel 5 helicopter video over Wildwood Ave. home (1:21)
-Related: Press conference (4:26)
-2,300+ Central Mass. apartment units under new ownership after $51 billion merger
-Assumption pays $1.1 million for Anna Maria nursing program
-Local contractor scammed out of $731K for work on DCU Center
-Suppression of Research Bureau's Civilian Review Board report stopped by 1 vote
-Worcester City Council postpones discussion of police review board
-Worcester council weighs speed cameras, Common safety and limits on immigration enforcement
-Worcester company raises $30 million to advance glutaminase inhibitor in schizophrenia
-Discover part of Worcester's East-West Trail at Hadwen Arboretum
-New for the community: Gay bar Vice Worcester readies for fall debut
-Worcester schools with open seats still denied many transfer requests, data shows
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief: First redistricting scenario
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed though next Wednesday for maintenance
-Ravioli and pasta making class September 20th
-ICYMI: Fatal A.T.V. crash at 508 International track in Charlton under investigation
-Driver recalls crash into Northborough pool after brakes failed (2:04). Article
-In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
-Fox shot by Worcester animal control officer after another attack
-Fox that bit 2 people in Worcester neighborhood tests positive for rabies
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Feds: I.C.E. arrests man with murder conviction at Westborough court
-Leominster man arrested for slashing romantic rival with machete outside Wendy’s
-Sturbridge Select Board backs single tax rate, rejects exemptions
-Great turnout for free sundaes at Shrewsbury Senior Center
-Northborough residents band together to promote housing affordability
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Local nonprofit leader publishes children’s book to help families talk about homelessness with compassion
>OPINION: Viktoriya Skuz: Love after divorce
-WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 607 (29:01): Brynn Cotter, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an L.P.N. from Worcester
>SPORTS: Gonzalez absent again, Patriots make final preps for Eagles (2:04)
-Kayshon Boutte, A.J. Brown establishing roles with Drake Maye
-Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese deliver most-watched WNBA game ever
-Red Sox beat to Diamondbacks, 9-4
-Holy Cross men’s soccer season preview
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 5-1
>CARS: Nearly 1 million Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles recalled over camera glitch
>NATIONAL: U.S. pauses 50% Canada tariffs after trade deal
-Why aren't more people voting, what can be done to change it? (11:31)
-Tragic: Mom of 3 dies after jumping into river to save son, 7, on family fishing trip
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:53): Defense witness drama, Reddington interview
-Mom dies in N.H. murder-suicide; 2 others in hospital
>COLLEGES: Budget cuts threaten Mass. high schoolers’ path to college: "Dangling on the edge of disaster"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The safest hotel floors to stay on
-Disney fans beg for PeopleMover ride return amid Tomorrrowland upgrades
>BUSINESS: Opening arguments begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Columbia House ends after decades of mail-order music
>HOMES: See how much home prices fell in Worcester County recently
>SHOPPING: Fewer consumers are winning card dispute refunds (3:37)
>HEALTH: Psychiatrist talks maternal mental health (1:15)
-Vaccination exemption rates for U.S. kindergartners hit record high
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:30): Sweet corn soup
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for Season 4 of "The Diplomat" on Netflix (1:10)
>MOVIES: Every "Scary Movie" ranked, worst to best
>CELEBRITY: Inside Brad Pitt's decision to drink again after 7 years of sobriety
-Selena Gomez, mom sued for allegedly duping investors of mental health company
>ANIMALS: Bald rescue hen turns into the puffiest little diva (1:56)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod town was attacked by a German submarine during World War I
>GOOD NEWS: Man wins his second $50,000 lottery prize of 2026
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, family breaks world record for Hungry Hungry Hippos
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