Make the016.com a preferred choice with Google by clicking here 
Experience the pulse of Worcester at your fingertips! Explore The016.com, the premier destination for the freshest and most extensive news coverage in town. Sign up today and stay ahead of the curve! Register now!
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 28 today in Worcester
+Noon: White Christmas Eve possible. See snow prediction map
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Workers at Starbucks in Worcester join national strike
+6:00: A holiday pause for W.R.T.A.
+6:00: Burncoat High School Winter Concert (1:26:06)
+6:00: 210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 11
+Noon: Cara Brindisi sings in the season with rousing, sold out Mechanics Hall show
+Noon: Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton back in the saddle with Close Enemies
+Noon: 40 years Beyond Band Aid's failings, "feed the world" endures
+Noon: Adoption Option: Dominic the dog needs a loving home
-2 homes destroyed, another damaged by massive fire in Spencer (2:18). Article
-4 people, including 1 firefighter, hurt in blaze at Fitchburg home (2:05). Article
-Family left homeless by house fire in Southbridge
-A tale of 2 towers: The Mercantile Center and The Glass Tower
-State trooper suspended amid charges he repeatedly stole from Central Mass. Target stores
-Worcester picked for federal environmental job training grant
-Radio Worcester (13:00): Polar Park deficit — WooSox President Charles Steinberg explains funding model and future development challenges
-Secretary Ed Augustus shares his holiday wish list for housing in Mass. (4:17)
-Will sex allegations against Worcester police stick? What experts say
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>DINING OUT: Check Dining Out for holiday deals and meals
-ICYMI: Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town election nomination papers available January 2nd
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Shrewsbury pay-as-you-throw customers to get 1 free bag
-West Boylston police log December 9th to 15th
-Committee to tackle Paxton charter review
-Local communities receive recycling dividend awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
>SHOWTIME: Holy Cross professor on the enduring power of "A Christmas Carol"
-"Feliz Navidad" singer "never would have dreamed" song would be so popular 54 years after release
>OPINION: Etel Haxhiaj: Opting in to sprinkler law will save more lives in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 212 (28:53): Worcester, Then and Now
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 80 (1:22:35): Firefighter of the Year Awards
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who lived with diabetes for over 59 years
>SPORTS: Late errors undo Pats’ upset effort in 24-21 loss to Buffalo
-Drake Maye backs Jerod Mayo, Alex Van Pelt after close loss to Bills (1:08). Article
-Holy Cross baseball’s game at Navy to be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network
-Railers lose to Maine, 8-5
>NATIONAL: 5 family members have been found dead inside a home, including 3 children
-The scary reason why you should never share phone chargers
-Tragic: Child beaten over missing couch cushion, authorities allege
>NEW ENGLAND: Groups threaten action in support of auditing Mass. Legislature
-Mass. responds to "gap" in care for adults with disabilities (2:49)
>COLLEGES:Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-See WPI come to life (1:09)
-An expert in environmental humanities, new Leir Chair at Clark champions climate solutions, not despair
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This city is home to the world's largest natural ice rink
>BUSINESS: Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world’s No. 3 automaker
-Local hospital promotes risk director to chief nursing officer
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
>HOMES: Real estate platform lets residents check neighbors' political affiliations
>SHOPPING: How police, neighbors are trying to stop porch pirates (2:04)
>HEALTH: A single mutation could send avian flu from birds to humans
-Obesity expert discusses new proposal for dietary guidelines (3:51)
>FOOD: Why do we cook so many foods at 350 degrees?
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Hanks, Emma Stone, Tina Fey and more 5-time "SNL" hosts welcome Martin Short to the club
>MOVIES: "Sonic 3" zooms to $62 million box office opening, Mufasa limps to $35 million
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen sentenced to 2 years of probation after pleading guilty for drunken chair-throwing incident
>HISTORY: Former Lido Cafe on Pearl Street in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Baby rescue squirrel waits at the window for foster moms (2:38)
>GOOD NEWS: 8-year-old receives heart transplant before the holidays
-Meanwhile, Miller High Life is releasing a dive-bar-scented perfume
Latest obituaries | | Sunday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
Latest obituaries | | Tuesday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Quick Links: Personalize your news | | Browse members | | Advertise | | Blogs | | Invite friends | | Videos
Animals | | Boston Sports | | Business | | Cars | | Celebrity | | Colleges | | Commute & Travel | | Crime | | Faith | | Food | | Good News | | Health | | Help Wanted | History | | Homes | | Local Sports | | Lottery | | Movies | | National | | New England | | Politics | | Shopping & Deals | | SHOWTIME! | | TV & Streaming | | Weather
