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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 (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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