Make the016.com a preferred choice with Google by clicking here
Start your day with the latest and most complete Worcester news! Click here to join The016.com today! Registration is free and easy

NWS Employee (NWS Taunton, MA) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Damage at Assumption College (now Quinsigamond Community College) from the Worcester tornado of 1953.
In The News
>Latest weather: Early downpours give way to afternoon sunshine, high in the upper 70s in Worcester
+6:00: The Worcester 300 List: Best things to see, drink, eat, watch and hear
+6:00: June 9 anniversary of Worcester tornado of 1953
+6:00: WoMag Flashback: The Slave Catcher's Riot — How a slave trader came to Worcester, and got chased back to Boston
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after holding people at gunpoint
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 9th
+1:00: Radio Worcester (10:00): Rep. McGovern on tonight's televised hearings and gun safety legislation
+1:00: Rosalie Tirella: Why should the WPD get drones if Worcester cops act like this?
+1:00: Bravehearts, Holy Cross bringing state baseball semifinals, finals to Fitton Field
+1:00: It's hard out here: Worcester artists speak up on troubles women face in hip-hop
+1:00: Artist Spotlight: Aaron Brodeur
-Worcester diner named Best in Massachusetts by Food & Wine
-Polar Park apartment development's tax break at risk over hiring practices
-Large police presence at 60 Harrison St. in Worcester; 1 in custody
-Stephanie Fernandes murder trial: No defensive wounds on victim’s body after stabbing, medical examiner says
-31-year-old Worcester man convicted of attempted robbery
-Opioid deaths dropped slightly in Worcester in 2021
-Worcester man wins tickets to NBA Finals Game 3 (1:47)
-Weekly milk donations to help families at Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
-Holy Cross students join Worcester nursing home residents in unique storytelling project
-Proposed Worcester police drone stalled at City Council over questions about using it on homeless population
-Doherty Memorial High graduation. Video (1:30:19)
-North High graduation in Worcester. Video (1:19:34)
>HISTORY: Mike Benedetti: The Worcester Klan Meeting & Riot of 1924
-Worcester's Tercentennial: Esther Howland, mother of the American Valentine
-Worcester 300th anniversary: Fireworks, Canal District stroll top full list of events coming this weekend
-Traffic and parking advisory for Worcester Tercentennial
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Thrice joins Dashboard Confessional, Get Up Kids in Worcester for Vagrant Records anniversary
-Five Things to Do: The Outlaws, "The Band's Visit" and more ...
-Listen Up: Catching up with Abbie Barrett, Elion Virtuoso, Paper Tigers, P2I and Arichussettes & Dollaz Da Barba
-Canal District’s White Room sold to Sprinkler Factory duo
-First Person: A conversation with Sunshine the Talking Cat
-Last Call with Jack Murray, founder of Worcester Political Dialogue
-The Faces of Worcester: Julie Bowditch
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 432 (27:57): Nicholas Connors
-Radio Worcester (9:17): Manny Familia's Legacy and the 267 Foundation with Elvin Familia
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the former owner of several pharmacies in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester company is among 3 clinical labs charged with defrauding MassHealth
-Boylston native Jean Louisa Kelly takes Iceman’s breath away in "Top Gun: Maverick"
-Worcester drivers bad? They're worst for at-fault violations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 6 months probation for Millbury man charged with abusing pair of dogs in his care
-Tree-killing longhorned beetle scare in Westborough
-Shrewsbury names high school resource officer for next year
-Millbury Jr.-Sr. High School's Class of 2022 meets the challenges
-Grafton RISE plans community art project as part of 1st Juneteenth celebration
>SPORTS: Celtics stars shine in Game 3 win over Warriors
-Red Sox blank Angels 1-0 again
-'Sader Stories (41:37): Bob Cousy's love of Worcester
-'Hearts homer their way to 9-8 win
-Bravehearts' next game 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Get tickets here
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox sweep doubleheader in Buffalo
-Holden's Fran Quinn enjoys chance to play at U.S. Open in home state
>BUSINESS: Over 1,000 job seekers attend MassHire fair in Worcester
-2 million people may be impacted by Shields Health Care Group cyberattack
>SHOPPING/DEALS: Companies are shrinking packages instead of raising prices to mask inflation
>HOMES: 5 new open houses in Worcester
>NEW! CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 juveniles charged with arson in fire at old cereal factory in Orange
-Opioid deaths in mass increase in 2021, drop in early 2022
>TV/STREAMING: Here’s what you watched this season: the top network TV shows
>MOVIES: Julia Garner ("Ozark") eyed for lead in Madonna biopic
>CELEBRITY: Amber Heard is "broke" due to legal fees, lavish spending
-"Bedtime Magic" host David Allan Boucher retiring after 40 years on late-night radio
>HEALTH: Breakthrough vaccine could help cure pancreatic cancer
-For accurate at-home COVID test results, UMass Medical School doc says to use both tests in kit
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday at Worcester Public Library
>ANIMALS: This kitten was obsessed with her mom's baby bump (3:16)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Tom Brady dyes hair red, orange for pediatric cancer cause
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, brazen bear swipes fast food from vehicle, dives into bag of McDonald's
Latest obituaries | | Wednesday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
+Regional Public Health Nurse, Worcester DPH
-Sales Administrator at Absolute Group
-Church Business Administrator in Worcester
-Animal Care Attendant at WPI
-Director of Housing for Women (Property Manager) at Abby's House
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 86 today in Worcester
+6:00: Central Mass. drought status ends thanks to summer rain
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:22)
+6:00: Stephen DiRado’s Bell Pond photos are subject of N.Y.C. show, new book
+6:00: Worcester Arts Council opens grant application
+6:00: Gateway Players announce October dates for "The Outsider"
+Noon: A brief tour of Worcester's "Main Street USA"
+Noon: Worcester Pride returns downtown Saturday for one of city’s largest cultural celebrations
+Noon: Auburn Fire Department hoping its fire-damaged truck not beyond repair
+Noon: Things to Do: Armadi Tsayn, Infinite Alien, Chet Williamson and more
+Noon: Art in spirit: Clinton's Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years
+Noon: First Person: For Wayne-Daniel Berard, poetry requires a poet's work
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
Latest obituaries | | Wednesday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Director of Communications, WRECC
-Prep cook and wait staff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Public safety communications, town of Auburn
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