Make the016.com a preferred choice with Google by clicking here 
Experience the pulse of Worcester at your fingertips! Explore The016.com, the premier destination for the freshest and most extensive news coverage in town. Sign up today and stay ahead of the curve! Register now!
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-These 3 Central Mass. municipalities have taken different roads to revitalization
-Union says low wages the reason for "staffing crisis" at Community Healthlink
-Former recruits open up about Mass. State Police Academy (4:04). Article
-This is when you can park for free in Worcester before the holidays
-Worcester man grateful for 4-legged pal this Thanksgiving
-Where to find a Christmas Tree in Worcester
-100FM The Pike (4:53): The Friendly House Toy Drive
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: CafeĢ Neo in Worcester offers free Thanksgiving dinner at new location
-ICYMI: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
-Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
-Worcester area seeing increase in walking pneumonia and whooping cough
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Volunteers landscape home for veteran
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pink Sunday Salon adds a beautiful touch to Clinton
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting approves $2 million to design D.P.W. facility
-Leominster quarterback already juggling college offers as a junior (3:50)
-Leominster woman charged with disturbing the peace during argument over missed Market Basket trip
-Rutland officer lends a hand to motorist with disabled vehicle
-Grafton Middle School selects Ella Montville as Project 351 Ambassador
-Wachusett Rotary talks turkey - to help others
-Nashoba announces its first quarter honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-5 craft beers to finish off your Thanksgiving feast
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-After 70 years of capturing moments, Shrewsbury man puts down the camera
-Central Mass. Mom's Winter Charcuterie Workshop at Eastern Shores Club
-Shaun Connolly: It could always be worse
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1355 (9:28): Paul LaCava – Santathon at WCCA
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 95 (28:37): Childhood trauma
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 39-year-old woman who died from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident
>SPORTS: Patriots-Dolphins preview — Can Drake Maye get help from fellow rookie?
-Brian Hoyer's keys to a Patriots victory over Dolphins
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Crusaders clinch sixth straight Patriot League title with shutout win at Georgetown
-Holy Cross women's basketball falls to Boston College
-UMass loses to No. 8 Georgia, 59-21
-Boston College beats N.C., 41-21
-B.C. celebrates 40th anniversary of Doug Flutie’s Miracle in Miami
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres, 5-2
>CARS: Kia recall: Over 62,000 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
-American among 5 tourists dead after drinking spiked alcohol in Laos
-Tragic: Son executes father inside hunting cabin
>NEW ENGLAND: Resident jumps from second-story window to escape house fire in Maine
-Man arrested in Puerto Rico for allegedly murdering Mass. mother and 4-month-old baby
>COLLEGES: Meet John Magee, Clark’s new interim provost
-There’s a class at WPI for everyone (:17)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Avoid getting scammed during the holiday travel season (2:10)
>BUSINESS: Mass. health secretary questions private equity's impact on hospitals (1:48). Article
>HOMES: The 5 most affordable metros in America — where you get more bang for your buck
>SHOPPING: Shop up to 75% off Nike, Samsonite, more Macy's deals before Black Friday
>HEALTH: Asthma drug Singulair may be linked to mental health problems
-Local expert weighs the current options for losing pounds (2:47)
>FOOD: McDonald's returns McRib to menu nationwide
>TV/STREAMING: Are "The Grinch" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" streaming?
>MOVIES: "Wicked" enjoys $46 million opening, tops "Gladiator II"
>CELEBRITY: Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host, dies at 83
>HISTORY: When Boston refused to air the TV show “Welcome Back, Kotter”
>ANIMALS: Dad has best reaction to daughter rescuing skunk (4:11)
>GOOD NEWS: Parents pass on late son's car key collection to 6-year-old boy (2:53)
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., family unearths hidden WWII shelter in backyard
Latest obituaries | | Saturday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 21 today in Worcester
+5:00: Another cold night, next snow threat develops Sunday (3:18)
-Worcester winter parking ban remains as snow cleanup continues
-720 tickets, 400 tows in Worcester during storm
-"There isn’t enough help out there": Worcester gets mixed reviews on plowing
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Massport seeks to double Worcester airport passenger use by 2035, grow cargo operations
+5:00: Mini-grants applications for Worcester teachers now open
+Noon: Lunenburg school resource officer helps recover more than $100,000 in crypto scam
+Noon: "I Declare" eyes Black perspectives in face of historic anniversary
+Noon: Last Call: Dee O'Connor, book collaborator
-UMass Memorial sees spike in shoveling heart attacks after storm (1:53). Article
-City Council moves forward on Main Street tax exemption
-Kraft honors fallen officer’s family with Super Bowl tickets
-As "Laverne & Shirley" turns 50, remembering Worcester's own Big Ragoo
-Saint Vincent names interim C.E.O. and C.N.O. in leadership transition
-Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for a new Whalom Park
>DINING OUT: Best hidden gem restaurants in America? Beloved spots worth the trip
-ICYMI: Worcester couple convicted of sex trafficking relative sentenced to prison
-Town Fair Tire wants to take over former Fortin's Market (and Dollar Tree) on West Boylston Street
-3-story apartment building proposed for Worcester’s Millbury Street
-TV food personality Alton Brown is set to return to Worcester in April
-Mystery on Main Street: Catacombs under downtown Worcester
-85-year-old man in Worcester jokes about spending birthday digging car out of snow
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-12-year-old cellist from Holden competes as semifinalist in national competition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Massive water main breaks disrupt service in Grafton (1:30)
-Shrewsbury adds additional full-day Pre-K classrooms
-Traffic advisory for center of Millbury
-Clinton town clerk resigns, seat to be filled at upcoming election
-Woman arrested after sleeping on sidewalk, drinking near Leominster Market Basket
-Book your pup's next glow-up at Life is Ruff in Auburn
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Knox Train 250th celebrations at Old Sturbridge Village and Worcester
-Holy Cross, Worcester Academy legend Sherry Levin puts lifetime of lessons into new book
-Listen Up: Seeing "Faces" with Worcester rapper Ghost of the Machine
>OPINION: Dr. Mohammad Alhabbal: Many seniors face new crisis
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:04): TheHeavyWeight Dj Rasheed
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester C.P.A.
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel says Patriots run to Super Bowl was "group effort" (1:06)
-Is Drake Maye hurt? Vrabel gives vague answer
-Maye had right shoulder issue before AFC Championship Game
-Whale comes in with $1.1 million wager on this Super Bowl bet
-NFL world shocked by Bill Belichick failing to make Hall of Fame
-How Belichick reacted to his shocking Hall of Fame snub
-Bill Polian denies being factor in Belichick's Hall of Fame miss
-Bruins beat Nashville, 3-2
-Caitlin Clark joining NBC's NBA coverage as special contributor
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (at home) face Colgate
>CARS: Volkswagen to recall 44,000 vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk
>NATIONAL: Woman gets $3 million in romance scams
-Autopsy reports reveal horrific new details about University of Idaho victims' stabbing injuries
-Tragic: Father shoots and kills 4 family members, including wife, while his child hides in closet and calls 911: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 children charged with murder after deadly beating in Providence
-Top Hawaiian chef and dad of 3 ID'd as fourth victim of Maine plane crash
-Radio Worcester (12:55): Jesse Littlewood explains ballot initiative to reform primary elections
>COLLEGES: Clark's visual arts M.F.A. residency includes learning, creating and building community
-Holy Cross professor: From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest's controversial plus-size passenger policy kicks in
-5 things you should always wear on a plane
>BUSINESS: UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs as it scales back Amazon deliveries
-LPL Financial Research: The productivity advantage: Powering economic growth in 2026
-TikTok reaches last-minute settlement with woman who blamed app for depression, body dysmorphia
>HOMES: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Worcester metro area
>SHOPPING: Behind the seams — A closer look at clothing quality (1:54)
>FOOD: Keurig recalls over 80,000 McCafé coffee pods
>HEALTH: Women who get pregnant in this window are more likely to live longer
-Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan’s TV show lineup: "Landman" Season 3, "Marshals", "The Madison" and more
>MOVIES: Dirty Dancing sequel with Jennifer Grey moving forward
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney climbs Hollywood sign to hang up bras
-Claire Danes admits she had a "meltdown" after learning she was pregnant at 44
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel visits dog every day for 5 years (2:13)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Belmont and Edward streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Bouquet of lottery tickets earns birthday girl $20,000
-Meanwhile, in Australia, kangaroo causes chaos during bike tour, bikers injured
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
