Here's what's going on today in Worcester
Tragic death of hero Worcester Fire Ltd. Jason Menard
**Baby and mother trapped in fire got out before firefighters went in, chief says
**Holy Cross Athletics launches $5 for Ladder 5 in support of Menard Family
**Upon request from firefighter, JetBlue will fly to Worcester today its plane painted in fire department red
**Firefighter Christopher Pace recovering in hospital, stable and in good spirits
**Worcester Fire Chief Lavoie visits injured firefighter in ICU (1:08)
**Beer Garden to hold fundraiser Nov. 22
**Bruins 50/50 raffle Saturday night to benefit Menard family
**Traffic advisory for Monday's funeral
In other news
+It's Saturday! Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
+Man found stabbed on Millbury Street
-This Week’s Canal District Farmers Market Lineup – Nov. 16
-All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
-Worcester Makes Top 25 Cities to Work for a Nonprofit
-Westborough police officer shoot, kill domestic violence suspect during assault at apartment complex (1:21)
-Elderly scooter driver hospitalized following car crash in Douglas
-Greater Worcester economy grew slightly in third quarter
-Veterans Day Program from Sullivan Middle School (56:40)
-Tim Murray On Deval Patrick's Run For The White House
-Worcester Sports Scene with Walter Bird
-Worcester Police log for Nov. 6, Nov. 7
-26 children found behind a 'false wall' at an in-home day care in Colorado, police say
-Good Samaritan Hit, Killed While Helping Driver On I-495
-Report: One in four Mass. nursing homes at risk of closing
-15 best-selling early Black Friday deals you can shop right now
-Watch trailers for top movies out this weekend
-Oops. Man proposes to girlfriend while surfing and drops the ring
-Child prodigy, 9, set to graduate from college
-Today's Heroes: Child’s bicycle gets stolen, neighbors take action to make him mobile again
Top Posts
-Bugs in the booze earn Worcester restaurant a warning
-Worcester woman threatened to kill stepdaughter, girl's biological mother, authorities say
-Family of injured Worcester firefighter grateful for fallen hero who saved his life (1:41)
-Baby, mother recovering following deadly Worcester house fire
-Calling hours and funeral information
-No time to grieve: Commercial fire on Pleasant Street (2:23)
-Organization Plans To Pay Off Fallen Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard’s Mortgage (:32)
-Worcester Police ask for help in IDing man in connection with shoplifting incidents
-Worcester's 'Underdog' complex a draw to investors, says downtown property owner
-Parents ask to change son's bus stop, now 7-year-old from Leicester needs to change school districts. How it unfolded
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Woman in hospital after shooting at Crompton Park
-Art with a message: Main South installation aims to promote pedestrian safety
-Worcester mayor says fund freeze could cost 20 school jobs
-Worcester ranks among top U.S. metros for S.T.E.M. jobs
-Worcester County Wonders: Three-deckers remain a thriving icon for city
-Raised by undocumented loved ones, Worcester officer seeks to rebuild public trust
-Worcester city officials create D.O.J. report webpage for public
-Testimony of key witness in 2024 murder of mother and daughter in limbo after I.C.E. arrest
-Monday's Child: Alanna, 12, is a bright, easygoing and adventurous young lady
-Venture Community Services celebrates 50th anniversary
-The best donut shops in Central Mass.
-10+ indoor play spots in Central Mass.
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Crompton Pool delay, negative review drama and police mask ban
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:06): Rent incentives, pool closures and Worcester’s political future
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Popular diner updates hours
-ICYMI: Teammates, parents recall Charlton youth, 11, killed in bicycle crash
-Basketball coach again tops UMass Medical School chancellor as highest-paid state employee
-Small businesses across Mass. passing ownership baton to employees
-Rising costs of living and petcare are forcing shelters to adapt to an increase in pets needing a home
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Holden Little League continues to put up big numbers, defeats Rutland to win Majors title
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury sewer main installation begins Monday
-2 cars collide in Shrewsbury crash involving building
-Rental housing to be added near Grafton's commuter-rail station
-Paxton has 1 interviewee for interim post
-Clinton fireworks in memory of John "Jack" Wattu
-Hillside Trails offers tribute to Matthew Phillips
-Building for the future of Nashoba
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Brian May reflects on Queen's performance at Live Aid 40 years ago (:46)
-From night kayaking to twilight strolls, "noctourism" on the ascendant in Central Mass.
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: How do I stop going to school?
-Laurel: One day at Shore Park
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 58 (29:08): Shannon Rowan
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:59:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester doctor
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Rays, 4-1
-Bravehearts learning from each other while winning
-Bravehearts fall to Westfield, 13-3. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-WooSox beat Rochester, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Jeffrey Epstein sent eerie final message hours before suicide: Michael Wolff
-Forever stamp price rises to 78 cents
>TRAGIC: Couple killed in wine cellar mishap with dry ice as they prep for July Fourth bash: reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple people killed in fire at assisted living residence in Fall River (1:40). Article
-Mass. lawmaker wants to make utility costs easier to understand (1:59)
-Father of woman who died in Brookline police custody demands answers (3:12). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI selects finance professor as interim business school dean
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What's better the ocean or lake? (7:21)
>BUSINESS: Court blocks F.T.C. rule for easier subscription cancellations
-Amazon Prime Day: Record sales in dollars, items purchased
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>SHOPPING: Back to school budgeting tips
>HEALTH: Woman says doctors mistook brain tumor for heatstroke
-Could daydreaming help you learn more? A new study thinks so (1:04)
>FOOD: Ritz sandwich crackers recalled due to life-threatening labeling error
>TV/STREAMING: Who won "Love Island USA" Season 7?
>MOVIES: "Superman" box office opening saves the day for DC Studios
>CELEBRITY: "Jaws" star Richard Dreyfuss reveals bronchitis diagnosis, skips SharkCon
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel comes back everyday to see her rescuer (2:01)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>GOOD NEWS: Woman celebrates 105th birthday
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, gunman baited out of hiding by drink dangling from drone — before cop sharpshooter opens fire
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