Make the016.com a preferred choice with Google by clicking here 
Unlock the world of Worcester news with just a click! Join The016.com, where you'll find the freshest and most comprehensive updates. Signing up is quick, simple, and best of all, it's absolutely free! Start your day on the right foot with The016.com. Register now!
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police bodycam: Teen shot by taser after Little League brawl
+6:00: Worcester airport to see second phase of runway fixes start August 21st, Massport say
+6:00: Jennifer Algarin sentenced to prison for stabbing her boyfriend to death in 2019
+6:00: Mental health crisis in the Worcester schools: What is being done about it?
+6:00: Worcester Election: Forums porobe district City Council candidates
+6:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts tie as league's wins leader, but end up third seed in playoffs
+Noon: A repurposed school bus is bringing arts, tech programs to underserved youth in Worcester
+Noon: Pop punk band Yellowcard celebrates "Ocean Avenue," hits Worcester with new music
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Old Orchard Beach brings memories of childhood vacations
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old
-Last call: Worcester bar closes, will relocate outside of city
-New Tradition Bar opens in Worcester
-Worcester Regional Airport 2023 passenger numbers "stronger" after pandemic
-UMass Memorial ranked among best hospitals in state, new study says
-Drone flight inside Doherty Memorial High School construction (3:55)
-Worcester police arrest man after commercial break-ins on Green Street
-Radio Worcester (26:53): 6 nonprofits successfully relocate to former Unum building in Worcester
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "Rival Gang Retaliation". Video (18:19). Audio (20:21)
>DINING OUT: Radio Worcester (8:10) -- Taste the Best of Central Mass. with Worcester Restaurant Week
-ICYMI: Worcester nonprofit receives $4 million for Greendale demolition, redevelopment
-Nonprofit Be Like Brit is increasing its security measures following kidnapping in Haiti
-Worcester hotel being converted into housing for the homeless is sold for $10.8 million
-What you need to know: Worcester preliminary election on September 5th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Mountview Middle School graduates, award recipients
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Ski Ward making snow in August
-Marion’s Camp in Sutton closed to swimming August 10th
-Bolton Fair returns for 140th year this weekend
-Millbury's link to professional basketball's integration efforts
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Shrewsbury police activity for July
-Grafton Select Board supports bottle bill revisions
-Summer concerts continue in Item towns
-Blackstone Valley Tech announces third trimester commendation list
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Access presale tickets for Disney on Ice at the DCU Center
-100 FM The Pike (4:51): Andy Grigorov from Cinema Worcester on finding a theater
-RoboCop's Peter Weller insults, annoys and kind of entertains at FAN EXPO Boston panel
-Aislynn Doyle: “I’d love to see actual proof”
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 176 (28:39): Nelly Medina, Candidate for School Committee, District E
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 14 (27:29): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, attorney Stephen Gordon and Mark Henderson of the016.com
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime nurse who passed away at age 101
>SPORTS: Patriots gearing up for first preseason game
-Red Sox beat Royals, 6-2
-$5 tickets to Bravehearts' playoff game at 7 p.m. Wednesday
-TODAY! Fan bus to Burlington, Vermont for Bravehearts' playoff opener
-Bill Ballou's baseball column
-WooSox Weekly: WooSox 4-2 week keeps them in International League’s second-half playoff race
-Holy Cross football team ranked No. 5 in preseason Top 25
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Over 120,000 Kia Niro, Niro EV cars recalled for risk of engine compartment fire
>NATIONAL: $1.55 billion Mega Millions jackpot is the 3rd largest in U.S. history
-3 dead, dozens injured as tour bus crashes on Pennsylvania highway
-Tragic: Girl, 8, shot by man upset with kids making noise
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. father indicted in death of his son, 7, found burned, beaten
-Complaint leads to discovery of body at Boston public works facility
>COLLEGES: Women are still underrepresented as college presidents
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most patriotic small towns in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Is this the summer of strikes for U.S. workers? Here’s what the data says
-Should you be confident in The Hanover Insurance Group?
>SHOPPING: Here's when Christmas Tree Shops will hold its final day of business
>HEALTH: COVID levels in Mass. trending up
-A blast of air up the nose can stop migraine pain: new study
>FOOD: Lunchables adding fresh fruit to new snack tray, available in some stores this month
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, July 30th to August 5th
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy!" producer reveals big changes for "derailed" Season 40
>MOVIES: Take a look at the movies coming to theaters in August
>CELEBRITY: "Today" contributor Jill Martin opens up about “scary” cancer journey
>ANIMALS: Chimp sees the sky for first time in 28 years (2:56)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 8th (1:35)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mail carrier saves the life of 90-year-old woman during her shift
-Meanwhile, in Arkansas, truck spill covers highway in nacho cheese
Latest obituaries | | Monday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
+Part-time servers at Shrewsbury St. restaurant
-All positions at Worcester Restaurant Group
-Police officer, Town of West Boylston
-Before and after school program staff, Town of Holden
-3 positions with Holden D.P.W.
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
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+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
