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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
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>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
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-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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