Make the016.com a preferred choice with Google by clicking here 
The016.com is your connection to the heartbeat of Worcester!
Stay updated on the latest news, events, and local stories that matter most to you.
Sign up today and become part of the community that keeps Worcester in the know.
Your front-row seat to everything local starts right here.
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man who shot at officers and family could be released after insanity defense; police union "outraged"
-Fired nurse sues Saint Vincent Hospital, alleges retaliation for critical statements
-Table Hoppin': New owners at The Broadway eye growth, customer faves
-Massachusetts will be sales tax-free this weekend (1:50). Article
-Happy Birthday, Mr. ZIP: U.S. Postal Service celebrates 250 years at ceremony in Worcester
-Small earthquake hits Worcester County
-Blankets needed at Worcester Animal Rescue League
-TODAY! Worcester Public Library will host a Community Block Party 11:30 to 3:30
-Family fun: Central Mass. fairs and festivals
-Here's how Worcester is cleaning up the city this month
-City Councilor calls panel's violation of open meeting law "an unfortunate mistake"
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:50): Voting power, city responsibility and a very big lizard
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:10): Trash trouble and campaign costs in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester cut overdose deaths in half. Now it faces federal cuts
-Worcester man guilty of second-degree murder for killing friend after restaurant bill dispute
-Former Worcester Police Chief Gary Gemme dies at 71
-Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik - "Pommel Horse Guy" - to compete at U.S. Championships
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August Senior Center events
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Officer Jon Bourget promoted to sergeant, pinned by his father
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Marketplace Shrewsbury files permits to construct new retail building
-Bolton Fair open at Lancaster Fairgrounds
-Proposal: West Boylston Walmart to become supercenter
-Public Wi-Fi hotspots arrive at 3 Grafton landmarks
-Local mental health nonprofit to host community kickoff event in Millbury
-UniBank buys 100-year-old home linked to original founder’s family for $1 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Eephus" screening, Summer School Tour, Sublime tribute and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (25:12): Billy Gardell
-Grammy Award singer Nicole Zuraitis ready for Jazz+ concert outside The Hanover Theatre
-Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra musicians build global connections through music
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 477 (27:19): John Fresolo, Candidate for Worcester's District 3 Councilor
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester resident
>SPORTS: Efton Chism, TreVeyon Henderson shine for Patriots in preseason opener (1:41)
-Mike Vrabel critical of Drake Maye’s fumble vs. Commanders
-Patriots unveil bronze Tom Brady statue at Gillette Stadium (4:11)
-Celtics secure Joe Mazzulla with multi-year contract extension
-Red Sox beat Padres, 10-2
-Bravehearts beat Vermont, 10-8. Next home game: 6:30 Saturday. Buy tickets here
-La Mega 106.1FM is taking over Fitton Field Saturday
-Holy Cross Athletics sets fundraising records in 2024-25
-Kellen Jones named men’s ice hockey assistant coach
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 5-2
-Brendan Parisi's gem pushes Shrewsbury Post 397 deeper into Northeast Regional Tournament
>NATIONAL: Aerial video shows widespread destruction of Gaza (1:22)
-Disability rights groups could see federal dollars slashed
>TRAGIC: Family of 5 killed in fiery collision with wrong-way driver
>NEW ENGLAND: Man and woman found dead after shooting in Raynham home (2:10). Article
-Former WBZ anchor Kate Merrill files $4 million suit alleging reverse discrimination, defamation and retaliation
>COLLEGES: Mount Wachusett college receives $5 million to support students facing systemic barriers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 hidden natural wonders around the world
-7 states home to unique animal populations
>BUSINESS: Are you unhappy in your job but too scared to leave? (1:08)
-Gen Z intern sparks debate over bizarre time-off request
-The Hanover selects new president of technology and life sciences
>HOMES: Zillow's Real estate listings battle could make house hunting harder
>HEALTH: Your body starts aging faster at this "inflection point"
-Doctor on if there is ever a good reason to lie to your children (2:40)
>FOOD: Why the cost of beef is on the rise (2:04)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch: "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" on Starz and more
-Everything you need to know about FOX One, the new Fox streaming service
>MOVIES: "Casper" 30th anniversary trailer (1:02)
>CELEBRITY: Lizzo addresses drastic weight loss transformation
-Winona Ryder says "Heathers" cost her movie with Marlon Brando
>ANIMALS: Skinny mama dog chained up with her puppies gets new life (1:50)
>HISTORY: Worcester remembers Beach Boy Brian Wilson
>GOOD NEWS: Man saved by "very lucky" penny after someone shoots into SUV
-Meanwhile, watch 82,000 rubber ducks race down the Chicago River
Latest obituaries | | Friday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
TO OUR READERS: The016.com was temporarily unavailable this morning, Tuesday, November 18th, because of global issues with Cloudflare. Cloudflare says those issues have been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience.
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
Latest obituaries | | Monday'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
