'Hero' Died Hours Before Taking Family To Disney: Patch PM

Welcome to Wednesday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines:

Worcester Firefighter Dies Battling Apartment Blaze

Worcester Lt. Jason Menard, a father of three, was supposed to leave on a trip to Disney with his family Wednesday morning.

D'Amici's Owners Blame 'Hidden' Issues After Abrupt Closure

The previous owners said the business was "thriving," leaving many to ask how the popular bakery went downhill so fast under new ownership.

Jury Clears Peabody Police Officers In Excessive Force Case

A North Reading man had claimed in a federal lawsuit Peabody police used excessive force and wrongfully arrested him when he was 16.

Boston Calling '20 Headliners Announced

The full lineup, including a third headliner, will be announced in January.

Road Rage Incident Led To Stabbing Death Of Wareham Father: Prosecutors

The stabbing death of a Wareham father was the result of a road rage incident, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Some MA Schools Failing To Make Sure Students Are Properly Vaccinated

Recent cases of whooping cough and measles in the Bay State have many wondering what is bringing these diseases back.

Watertown Police Bust Massage Parlor Prostitution Scheme

Four men were arrested on charges related to sexual conduct for a fee at Watertown massage parlors.

MA's Ricky Duran Advances On 'The Voice'

The Grafton native was the first person on his team voted into the show's "Top 13."

NETA Responds To Brookline Fears About Marijuana

NETA officials say Brookline should use the $1.4 million it's paid the town to offset its impact before requiring them to change their business model.