Discover the heartbeat of Worcester with The016.com! Stay connected to the latest news, events, and stories that matter most to you. Don’t miss out—sign up today and be part of the community that keeps Worcester in the know. Your front-row seat to everything local starts here!
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 31 today in Worcester
-December climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Loved ones say goodbye to Rutland mother, newborn twins after medical emergency
-Earlier: Rutland firefighter lives every moment for wife, children lost to tragedy
-Veterans group seeks family of Army sergeant who died in Vietnam
-3 men arraigned on murder charges in Dorchester Street shooting
-Mural artist moves studio to Providence, raises concern about future of arts in Worcester
-Hearing on proposed car-auction site in Worcester postponed to February 10th
-2025 Economic Forecast survey: Central Mass. business leaders show less enthusiastic optimism
-Pulse Magazine's People to Watch 2025
-Advisory links alcohol consumption to cancers: Here's how Worcester feels about the report
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:16): City settles canine bite case amid tensions between Councilor King and Mayor Petty
>FAITH: Nuns in short supply across U.S. These young women defy trend (:59)
-ICYMI: Mail carrier helps stop house fire along his route (2:28). Article
-Worcester police arrest man in theft from graveyard
-Market Basket concerned about proposed gas station on Route 20
-UMass Memorial welcomes first baby of 2025
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Good Neighbor nominations sought
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-"Best Class Ever" holds 30th reunion
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Authorities investigating unattended death in Hubbardston
-Woman arrested after chase, crash in Lancaster
-Shrewsbury Police Department December statistics
-West Boylston starting superintendent search
-Hiring process for 2 key town positions continues in Sutton
-Ellie's Pet Barn among dropoff sites for pet supply drive
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Want to be a movie star? These films are holding auditions in Mass.
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: New year, same mess. A house of chaos
-Brian Nelson: Laurel cartoon on taking down Christmas decorations
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes 2025
-WCCA-TV's Defining Good Health No. 7 (29:11): Deniz Ahmadinia, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to highly skilled carpenter who passed away at 39
>SPORTS: Drake Maye questionable for today's season finale
-Brian Hoyer’s 3-step plan to fix the Patriots offense
-NFL Week 18 schedule, TV and announcers
-Pat Ricard (David Prouty) and Chris Lindstrom (Shepherd Hill) earn Pro Bowl nods
-Bruins lose to Maple Leafs, 6-4
-Holy Cross women's hockey team edged by No. 15 Northeastern
-Holy Cross men's hockey falls to Omaha in overtime
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball to face American
-Railers beat Royals, 3-1
>NATIONAL: Man arrested with largest stockpile of homemade explosives in F.B.I. history
-Body found lodged in wheel well of United plane in Maui on Christmas Eve
-Tragic: Son fatally shot by his dad as he tried to protect pregnant fianceé on Christmas Eve
>NEW ENGLAND: R.M.V. speeds up process for disability parking placards (2:03)
-4 bodies found with gunshots in West Greenwich, R.I. home
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross 2024: The Year in Photos
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the world's coolest Airbnb — a private jet owned by Pablo Escobar
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S. credit card defaults soar to highest level in 14 years
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, December 29th to January 4th
>SHOPPING: Wayfair's New Year Super Sale offers up to 70% off
>HEALTH: Seasonal affective disorder: When to see a doctor? (3:54). Article
-Major eye drops brand being recalled due to fungal contamination
>FOOD: How to make the perfect 1 pot soup for winter (3:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Apple TV+ originals are free to stream this weekend
-"Malcolm in the Middle" revival starring Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek confirmed at Disney+
>MOVIES: Sony CEO admits "Kraven the Hunter" was studio’s "worst" launch
>CELEBRITY: Indie filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, found dead
>HISTORY: Norton Company, circa 1955
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever gets puppy sibling to grow up with (1:34)
>GOOD NEWS: Barber students give back with haircuts to homeless community
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, porch pirate caught twerking on Ring camera returns to home to whine after victim posts video online
Latest obituaries | | Saturday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Experienced line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Cooks at Grafton Street restaurant
-Senior Working Foreman, Holden Municipal Light Department
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing man
-Video showing Shrewsbury officer stepping on, shooting injured goose prompts explanation from police
-Oxford competitive eater Geoff Esper tackles Avalanche Challenge at Rosalina's Kitchen in Worcester (21:17)
-Related: Short version (4:27)
-Lost giant lizard from Webster spotted in Connecticut (:24). Article
-Why has a low-flying plane been circling Central Mass.?
-Table Hoppin': Philly Pretzel Factory brings pretzel obsession to life
-Worcester looks to ease event hurdles after stART folds
-Worcester police to hold Citizens Academy
-Planned Parenthood in Worcester gets state money amid defunding efforts
-Mass. Hidden Gems: The Mendon Drive-In is like seeing a movie at a state fair
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:44): Charges against Etel Haxhiaj, Polar Park development and a rogue lizard
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:40): Mill Street redesign sparks debate
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Vietnamese restaurant coming to former dessert shop in Tatnuck Square
-ICYMI: Assault charge cited by feds in Worcester I.C.E. arrest is dismissed
-Worcester family loses grandson, grandfather a day apart
-Spencer woman sentenced for Social Security fraud
-Cake from the basement of a church? Local baker uses unique commercial space
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 today
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Holden Little Leaguers excited for chance to compete for state championship
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fill the truck food drive comes to Westborough today
-Leominster residents push back on Orchard Hill Park housing plan
-Robert Birkbeck stepping into interim T.A. role in Paxton
-Lancaster residents give ideas on state site use
-2 Grafton Valley Tech students bring home SkillsUSA medals
-Straw Hollow Engine Works on display August 9th and 10th
-Traffic alert for Brintnal Drive in Rutland
-Rotary taking shape in Bolton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Almost Queen, Show Me the Body, Vivi & DaFunk and more
-Joyner Lucas' new video for "Tear me down" starring and directed by Regina Hall (4:38)
-Gateway Players continues 50th season with "Fiddler on the Roof"
-Last Call: Rev. Joelle Johns, pastor and end-of-life care provider
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: A look at issues covering City Hall and public schools
-First Person: Menopause means it's time to banish the fashion police
-Nazeefah Mowla: Diagnosing high costs of health care in Mass.
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (58:40): Paul Hernandez, LPT Realty
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester resident who was proud of her Shrewsbury Street heritage
>SPORTS: Keion White's "unconventional" attitude stands out on Day 3 of Patriots camp
-U.N.C. players open up about Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson
-Fenway Park concession workers go on strike (2:00)
-Red Sox fall to Dodgers, 5-2
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 3-2
-Saturday night's for baseball and wrestling at Fitton Field. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross men's basketball Greece travel blog
-WooSox beat St. Paul, 5-3
-Worcester baseball legend Barry Glinski dies at 83
-Local coaches Leonelli, Bartley helm Boston vs. Cancer team competing in The Basketball Tournament
>NATIONAL: U.S. to build immense immigrant detention camp in west Texas
-Officials told President his name is in Epstein files: Wall Street Journal (2:10)
-Radio Worcester (38:12): Roundtable weighs in on G.O.P. divide, diversions and redistricting
>TRAGIC: Mom busted after trying to sell baby daughter for sex
>NEW ENGLAND: More fallout from the Karen Read trial in and out of court (21:36)
-Mass Impact (26:32): Immigration — Do you know your rights?
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria achieves fundraising milestone
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): A guide to tipping in 5 popular countries for U.S. travelers
>BUSINESS: Parent company of T&G offers voluntary buyouts amid declining sales
-UMass Memorial Health system promotes interim leader to president of 2 hospitals
-What’s the average hourly pay in Mass.? It's higher than most states
>HOMES: Arm & Hammer offer: Win a $5,000 laundry room makeover
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports investigation reveals online counterfeits
>HEALTH: Doctor on new tool that can help people survive extreme heat (2:15)
-GLP-1 drugs could boost testosterone levels in men, new study finds (:45)
>FOOD: School lunches on a budget
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend: "Happy Gilmore 2" on Netflix and more
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (2:23)
>CELEBRITY: Food Network star Anne Burrell's cause of death revealed
-Bam Margera refuses to reunite with "Jackass" co-stars after “what they did to me"
>ANIMALS: Alpaca herd from Martha's Vineyard up for adoption in Mass.
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Fountain Street in Worcester was a relaxing stop for Susan B. Anthony
>GOOD NEWS: How written notes led rescuers to missing mother and son
-Meanwhile, Gwyneth Paltrow, ex-wife of Coldplay frontman, joins Astronomer as "temporary spokesperson"
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
