Here's what's going on today in Worcester
Tragic death of hero Worcester Fire Ltd. Jason Menard
**NEW: Touching tribute at Disney
**NEW: Worcester colleges offer free tuition for 3 children of fallen Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard
**NEW: Dropkick Murphys to perform Friday at sold out Beer Garden benefit for Menard family
**NEW: Bravehearts' Good Jake Fund accepting donations for Menard family. First 50 donations of $30 or more will receive a "Worcester 6" t-shirt
**Brother Of Firefighter Saved By Lt. Menard Thanks Family (2:41)
**18 photos: Funeral for Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard
**Somber procession as Lt. Menard arrives at Worcester church (7:54)
**Firefighters line street for funeral procession (22:00)
**Replay of streaming coverage from Ch. 5 (3:24:53)
**Thousands to pay final respects to fallen Worcester fire lieutenant
**Prayer Card; Funeral program
**At McKeon Road fire station, outpouring of grief and respect
In other news
+NEW: Small Business Tax Exemption: In Favor (AWARE); Opposed (Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce)
+NEW: Radio Worcester (24:49): 'Small-Business Tax Exemption' with Moe Bergman and Tim Murray
+NEW: Off the Post from Worcester Sports Scene
+NEW: A $100 Kohl's coupon circulating online is fake, according to report
+Uh oh: Disney+ user accounts already found on hacking sites
+NEW: Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese recalled for possible contamination by plastic, metal
+NEW: 'Meth, We’re On It' campaign defended by governor
+NEW: Dino-Mite! 175 don T-Rex costumes for annual run (1:35)
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 19, 2019
-Man shot in Worcester, walks to emergency room
-Westborough police officer fatally shot man who stabbed wife multiple times, DA Early says
-Athol man charged with murder of Leominster woman
-LISTEN: Ricky Duran Performs 'You are the Best Thing' on NBC's 'The Voice'
-Want to feel good about renting in Worcester? Here's what $3,900 a month gets you in Boston
-Local restaurant announces Black Friday sale
-Paige McArthur named ckSmithSuperior Crusader of the Week
-Fallon Health loses $20.2M in third quarter
-Worcester Police log for Nov. 10
-3 killed, including shooter, in shooting at Oklahoma Walmart
-Father married his daughter after helping her kill boyfriend
-‘Demonic’ photo from baby monitor goes viral
-Watch as raccoon posse shows up after homeowner feeds one
-Today's Hero: Clark University signs 5-year-old to National Letter of Intent
Top Posts
-Photos: JetBlue's 'Blue Bravest' lands at Worcester Regional Airport (no registration required to view)
-4 dead, 6 wounded in California football party shooting
-Man found stabbed on Millbury Street
-Wife: Firefighters faced challenges at Worcester blaze
-Hundreds of Firefighters Gather For Wake For Fire Lt. Jason Menard (2:13)
-Why did downtown Worcester glass tower sell for $9M below assessment?
-Tribute to a local coaching legend who passed away on Thursday at age 95
-10 Things You Didn't Know About Ricky Duran
-Menard’s sacrifice inspires others to join fire departments
-Fire Chief Lavoie greets every firefighter paying their respects at wake
In The News
>WEATHER: Dry and sunny, high of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police: Boy, 2, remains in critical condition after fall from window
-Earlier: Toddler seriously injured after falling from window in Worcester (:24). Article
-Community, unity embraced at Worcester African Festival on Common
-Meet the freshman teachers who are starting out this fall in Worcester schools
-Talking trash: Worcester residents, businesses mix opinions on city's cleanliness
-Earlier: City Manager Batista: Lack of cleanliness in Worcester "unacceptable," maps plan for August cleanup
-Teen daughters of Brazilian national detained by I.C.E. missing from D.C.F. custody
-Goose, the large, elusive lizard, is safely captured (:28). Article
-Related: Memes depict missing lizard turning up in unlikely places
-Earlier: Goose now emblazoned on T-shirt in Webster
-Event at Regatta Point to mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima
-Worcester man sentenced to prison for murder of 23-year-old
-Police pup siblings reunite in adorable moment in Worcester County
-Workers with disabilities battle preconceived notions, as their labor force participation rises and company programs expand
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Bodycam footage, A.I. in journalism and shifting shape of local news
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Friendly's parent company purchased by Legacy Brands
-ICYMI: Workers seal stone bus shelter in Worcester; had been haven for homeless
-How much house $1 million buys you in Worcester
-Worcester psychiatrist gets probation for illegal prescriptions
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Elvis tribute artist at Holden Bandstand Concert Series today
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton sets override details
-TODAY! Spencer Summer Concert Series continues with the Deloreans
-Police in Webster call off search for possibly armed suspect
-Driver with suspended license linked to missed child support stopped with child in car in Rutland
-Leominster man indicted for allegedly laundering $1.35 million from forged tax refund check
-Bolton Fair returns August 8th to 10th
-Entertainment highlights from Bolton Fair schedule
-Former Clinton resident hopes new salon is welcome place for all
-Grafton's Summer Concert Series
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mamadou, Savoir Faire, Bella's Bartok and cat videos ...
-Sterling native bringing his music to the Northeast ... and farther
-100 FM The Pike (10:22): Director Michael Shanks
-"A Chorus Line" turns 50 — and Broadway is desperate for another hit like it
>OPINION: Laurel: A visit to the octagon houses of Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: August Horrorscopes
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (55:40): T-Kea Blackman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who taught in Worcester for 37 years
>SPORTS: Here's what NFL Network could look like at ESPN
-Tom Brady takes jab at ex Gisele Bündchen over being a "great parent"
-Celtics’ Jayson Tatum "looks great" in injury recovery: Scout
-Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million
-Red Sox beat Astros, 7-3
-Former Quabbin, Worcester Academy star Jamison Howland helping Bravehearts surge into postseason
-Bravehearts set a franchise record for wins in a season. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:18): Get to know Coach Patrick Denecke
-WooSox fall to IronPigs, 4-3
>CARS: Over 100,000 Kia K5 cars recalled over window trim issue
>NATIONAL: Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? (1:51)
-Interstellar alien probe? Scientist on new mysterious "comet" (10:11)
-A look at what happened in the U.S. government this week
>TRAGIC: Family tearfully sends-off teen killed by drunk driver before his organs donated
>NEW ENGLAND: Federal funding cuts to impact $16 billion of Mass. economy
-Lawsuits and luxury homes: Who is Gabriel House's Dennis Etzkorn? (5:02). Article
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross CrossTalks Episode 5 (11:09): Ally McDonald
-The AMCAST (18:41): Conversation with Drew Melendez, Dean of Students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Fall travel deals and destination ideas
>BUSINESS: Mass. tax ruling creates new risk for founders who move out of state
-What is a manufacturing agreement?
-Connie Askin: Unlocking the power of mentorship
>HOMES: Mass. broker fee rules: Will new law actually make renting easier?
>HEALTH: "I want to be the first": Mass. man has life-changing therapy (3:37). Article
-Doctor on how parents can maintain kids education during summer break (2:17)
>FOOD: Coca-Cola launches cane sugar soda in U.S.
>TV/STREAMING: Judge Judy recreates controversial verdicts and challenges viewers in "Justice on Trial"
>MOVIES: "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" still leaps over competition
>CELEBRITY: Unrecognizable Jason Momoa shaves off signature facial hair ahead of "Dune" filming
>ANIMALS: Tiny puppy who can’t stand on her own learns to run (3:02)
>HISTORY: W.S.C. Stay Connected (58:46): The Antiquarian Antiquarian Society
>GOOD NEWS: World War II vet marks 102nd birthday, bar mitzvah
-Meanwhile, in China, humanoid robots throw punches at A.I. summit (2:53)
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