Announcements

• Highlights Monday, October 26th
  Posted by 016 Administrator Oct 25

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester

  -Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans

  +Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%

  +Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester

  +Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
  
  

  -Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility

  -Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?

  -Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal

  -Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)

  -Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest

  -Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article

  -Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him

  -Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges

  -Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium

  -In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural

  -College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return

  >DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas

  -Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016 

  -Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)

  -ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation

  -Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center

  -Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid

  -Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays

  -Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate

  -Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep

  -Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past

  -Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough

  -New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board

  -New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday

  >SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"

  -Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage

  -100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change

  >OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse

  -WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election

  -Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
  
  

  >SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests

  -Railers lose to Maine, 3-1

  -Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey

  >NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs

  -Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue

  -Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon

  >NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)

  -Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)

  -Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)

  >POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in

  -What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)

  -Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)

  >COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)

  >BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers

  -U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt

  -Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.

  >SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)

  >HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say

  >HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep

  -How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)

  >FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)

  >MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)

  >CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78

  -Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide

  >ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)

  >HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years

  >GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years

  -Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road

  Latest obituaries |  | Sunday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports

  Classifieds

  >HELP WANTED

  +Servers, West Boylston restaurant

  -Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro

  -Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department

  -Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group

  See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today

  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