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
In The News
>Latest weather: More showers and thunderstorms possible later today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Leaking water main at Worcester condo complex finally fixed, a month later
+6:00: Worcester Mill St. tenants get another month of shelter at hotel
+6:00: Packed and ready for school at Worcester Back-to-School Health Fair at Great Brook Valley
+6:00: WRTA service changes go into effect on Saturday
+6:00: Worcesteria: Buying arts and crafts only starts on the street
+6:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Bravehearts 2022 season
+6:00: Worcester area pets who need a home: Meet Felicity, Toby, Huxley and more
+Noon: Mothers Out Front host "detective" event on dangers of gas leaks in Worcester
+Noon: WorcShop in Leicester set to relaunch as East Coast's largest makerspace
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 23rd
+Noon: Anthrax set to play Tattoo The Earth in Worcester
+Noon: Scott Alderman’s Tattoo The Earth festival returns to Worcester
+Noon: First Person: A particular lack of talent for birthday presents
+Noon: See Jupiter through the eyes of the world’s most powerful telescope
-Worcester police seek assistance in crash investigation
-Water use restricted in Worcester as city declares Stage 1 drought
-$100,000 Mass Cash prize won in Worcester Sunday
-Robyn Kennedy and Joe Petty debate ahead of September 6th primary for First Worcester district State Senate seat
-Kennedy, Petty to meet at another candidate forum Tuesday night
-Plan Accordingly: 2 for Tuesdays at I Love Frankie's Pizza in Worcester
-Women's Rights History Trail to include key Worcester-area suffrage sites
-New Worcester E-bike users take group tour of city
-This Week's Roadwork In Worcester - Week of August 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools announce WooEdu, a new student information system
-Don Landgren: South High mascot stirs up criticism
-When does school start in Worcester County? Find out here
-Dr. Anthony Fauci, Holy Cross grad and nation’s top infectious disease expert, to step down in December
-Tuesday could be worse for Orange Line shutdown traffic
-MBTA says crews are making steady progress with Big Fix repairs
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Sinatra Wednesday is back at Pepe's Italian Restaurant
-Poetry Town: "Bask in Love When It Arrives"
-ICYMI: Local man found naked on roof of New Hampshire hikers' hut, officials say
-Crompton skateboard park set to open mid-September as skaters roll in early
-Make Ravioli Mezzaluna at Volturno's pasta class on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-Suzette Crêperie & Café hosting crepe making nights
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Off-duty Trooper charged with drunken driving in West Brookfield
-SELCO warns residents about dangerous spam emails
-Grafton Gazebo-Palooza returns with food and music on September 17th
-1982 East Brookfield team reunites at Polar Park
-Sen. Elizabeth Warren discusses labor shortage and child care issue in Gardner
>SPORTS: Patriots turn up the heat before joint practices with the Raiders
-Previewing the Pats opening day roster
-Tickets for Winter Classic at Fenway go on sale Wednesday
-Francesca Ciatto named the Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester gains no ground after 3-3 week vs Rochester
-Beware "The Plague": Worcester Muay Thai fighter has what it takes to win the gold
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Americans urged to leave Ukraine immediately as new Russian attacks feared
-Terrifying video shows small plane crash onto busy street in Florida
-Tragic: Woman killed in crash days before marriage proposal
>NEW ENGLAND: Autistic 4-year-old dies after falling from fourth floor window in Boston
-2 dead in boating accident off Connecticut shore, police say
>FOOD: Food inflation: Cheaper to eat out than dine in
>BUSINESS: Big gains year over year for tourist sectors, as Mass. unemployment drops to 3.5%
-WBJ announces the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2022
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 31 (18:08): Bri’s Sweet Treats
-Register now for Summit Agency golf tourney September 25th
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross student studies if data from wristbands and cell phone sensors could better inform depressed patient care
-Death of Clark professor elicits outpouring of tributes to a beloved colleague, teacher, & seeker of community
>HEALTH: Dentists seeing surge in cracked teeth since pandemic due to grinding
-UMass Medical School researchers hope to shed light on long COVID
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: "House of the Dragon" premiere crashes HBO Max and fans weren’t happy
-For first month ever, streamers rule broadcast, cable networks
>MOVIES: What time will "Top Gun: Maverick" be on demand?
>CELEBRITY: Star Jones back as the new host of "Divorce Court"
>SHOPPING: Enter to win a Weber Traveler Portable Gas Grill at Sclamo's
>ANIMALS: 2-legged puppy was lonely until she met perfect match (3:40)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Metal-detecting stranger retrieves woman’s ring lost at Hampton Beach
-Meanwhile, a champion has been crowned in the 2022 Kid’s Mullet Championship
Latest obituaries | | Monday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
+School Van Driver for Summit Agency in Worcester
-Forklift Operator, at Imperial Distributors
-Inventory Control, at Imperial Distributors
-Retail Sales Merchandiser, at Imperial Distributors
-Part-time cashier, stock clerk at West Boylston package store
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 | | History | | Homes | | Local Sports | | Lottery | | Movies | | National | | New England | | Politics | | Shopping & Deals | | SHOWTIME! | | TV & Streaming | | Weather
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-TODAY! Guns to Gardens gun buyback
-Related: Radio Worcester (12:45): Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” program
-TODAY! The final Village Marketplace of 2025
-Worcester police officers honored at City Hall promotion ceremony
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Bonchon, from owners of Gong cha, sees crowds, lines
-ICYMI: Couple arrested after 5-hour standoff in Worcester (1:37). Article
-Related: Worcester officers treated for hypothermia after standoff
-Water restored as crews continue work on Shore Drive in Worcester
-Winter homeless shelter to open at former Quality Inn near Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester woman wins Lucky for Life, takes lump sum of $390,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Chief Tim Sherblom sworn in as head of Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian struck and killed on Providence Road in Northbridge
-Police determine threat at Sterling school not legitimate
-West Boylston town administrator, hired after flag controversy, headed to Rutland
-TODAY! Santa visits Paxton Fire Department
-Apple store opens in Millbury
-Disabled veteran tax exemption available in Shrewsbury
-Kindled Planning hopes to "spark" more for customers
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-"Sister's Christmas Catechism" coming to Worcester
-"Night Lights" named best holiday garden display in nation
-Anxious Taylor Swift was scared to continue Eras Tour after Vienna terror threat
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1399 (24:41): John Stanford, Executive Director, Incubate
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Professor Emerita at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: What’s impressed Josh McDaniels the most about Drake Maye this season
-Jayson Tatum looks spry in latest workout videos amid injury recovery
-Holy Cross baseball, men's lacrosse announce schedules
-A banner day: St. Paul honors championship history of former high schools
>CARS: List of the most stolen cars in 2025 revealed
>NATIONAL: Terrifying gas explosion caught on doorbell cam (:49). Article
-The 10 richest states in America
-Tragic: 8 high school athletes injured during training run after car veers onto sidewalk in suspected D.U.I. crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe trial recap (21:57): After closing statements, the jury deliberates
-Driver shaken after alleged road rage shooting on I-495 (1:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI professor named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
-Assumption named peacebuilder and conflict-resolution expert Alice Nderitu Civic Friendship Fellow
-Late-night breakfast at Clark, in photos
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to go in Charlevoix, a French-Canadian snow globe
>BUSINESS: Lawmakers mull action on "dynamic" A.I.-powered pricing in wake of "shocking" Instacart report
-Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Conn. murder-suicide
-Radio Worcester (7:03): Holiday spending budgeting and scam-proofing advice
-Former Worcester City Councilor candidate founds organization to address systemic oppressions
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Shoppers say ’tis the season for inflation, poll finds
>HEALTH: Tips to protect your sleep during the holidays (4:56)
-Under 7 hours of sleep shortens your life — 5 tricks to snooze faster
>TV/STREAMING: How to stream Taylor Swift docuseries, "The End of an Era," on Disney+
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Die My Love," "Christy," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jason Bateman makes eyebrow-raising remark about sister Justine
-Judi Dench believes Harvey Weinstein has "done his time" for sexual assault, says she forgives him
>ANIMALS: Bear cub runs across frozen Hubbardston pond (:37)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 187 Washington St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman’s 10 most memorable stories over the years (29:41)
-Meanwhile, escaped horse visits New York's J.F.K. Airport
Latest obituaries | | Friday'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
