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 (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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