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: Much cooler, high of 80 today in Worcester
-"Critical drought" conditions worsen across Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Commercial filmed on Commercial Street in Worcester
+6:00: Permanent Indian Lake jet ski ban may be coming
+6:00: Worcester residents asked to conserve water as drought grips region
+6:00: Worcester World Cup connects city's immigrant communities on the soccer pitch
+6:00: Man (pictured above) savagely beats 2 women at Auburn store, crashes during getaway, police say
+6:00: Violent fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in Auburn
+6:00: Caution, not panic from Worcester breweries amid CO2 shortage
-Highway sign falls on I-190 in Worcester, blocks traffic (:12). Article
-Worcester man who saved teen's life in fatal crash honored
-Prosecutors describe gory scene to jury in murder trial of Worcester man
-Worcester officers recover crack, fentanyl
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 10th
-Where to find ballot drop boxes in Worcester
-Worcester Public Library to host second community block party
-WCAC holding job fair at Polar Park
-Radio Worcester (21:16): The Community Preservation Act tax with WRRB Director Paul Matthews
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Acting Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on the Denholm Building, Mill Street and more
-State sales tax holiday is August 13th-14th: Here's what you need to know
-This Week's Roadwork In Worcester - Week Of August 8th
-"The Talk of Main Street" with Konnie Lukes No. 1 (29:20): News media and politics
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Lineup announced for Central Mass. Jazz Fest September 20th to 24th
-Documentary on Burncoat dance program to be screened in Worcester
-Taking a look at Music Worcester's 2022-23 season
-"Epicenter 508" podcast, Volume 2, No. 2 (1:06:49)
-Laura Menides remembered for her commitment to honoring Worcester's poetry community
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to twins "too beautiful for earth"
-ICYMI: Worcester Redevelopment Authority votes to purchase Denholm Building for $3 million
-Regular day at Worcester Starbucks after workers end strike
-Worcester man sues 2 police departments for arresting him for driving without a license, judge takes exception
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Firefighters battle brush fire off Pine Valley Drive in Auburn
-A look inside Shrewsbury's new police station
-Shrewsbury’s Food Truck Festival a hit despite storm
-Grafton Select Board cancels Special Town Meeting
-Thomas Prince, Letter Corps battle loneliness
-Paxton Historical Commission opens its collection during open house
-Westborough manufacturerer to invest up to $1 billion in new Kentucky facility
-Several people break into Gardner apartment, steal video games, trade some in, get arrested
-Maine man speeding through Lunenburg with over a pound of pot in his car gets arrested
-From the Punkin Patch come repurposed craft items
>SPORTS: Patriots offensive line struggles to protect Mac Jones
-Serena Williams announces retirement
-Braves beat Red Sox, 9-7
-Chris Sale out for rest of season after injuring wrist in bike crash
-2 Bravehearts capture season-ending league awards
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose, 10-2
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Gabby Petito's family to file wrongful death lawsuit
-North Carolina sheriff stocking schools with AR-15 rifles
>NEW ENGLAND: Truck driver found innocent in deaths of 7 motorcyclists in N.H.
-Father killed in Everett while protecting son
-Doughty, Campanale announce plans to cut taxes in reform policy
>COLLEGES: WPI's Doug Shirakura becomes one of top golfers on U.S. Adaptive Tour
>BUSINESS: Gas prices have fallen. Here's why inflation hasn't
-5 tips for recession-proofing your credit card spending ahead of rising interest rates
-Alicia’s Spice advances toward long-term goal of national brand recognition
>SHOPPING: Online shopping prices are suddenly falling fast
>HOMES: Worcester real estate roundup
>FOOD: Ice cream company creates vegetable ice cream flavors
>HEALTH: 11% of children under 5 have received COVID vaccine in Mass.
-Free COVID vaccinations/boosters on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: How "The Bear" became the surprise hit of the summer
>MOVIES: "Top Gun: Maverick" Just Passed "Titanic" at the all-time domestic box office . These are the 10 highest grossing movies ever
>CELEBRITY: Kenan Thompson will host 2022 Emmy Awards
-Anne Heche in "critical condition," in a coma following car crash
-Olivia Newton-John tops charts with 7 songs after her death
>ANIMALS: See the dogs, cats available to adopt from Worcester area shelters
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man grows hair out for 2 years to make wig for mom fighting brain tumor
-Only the sharpest eyes can spot the owl: optical illusion
-Meanwhile, in New York, a mattress company seeks professional "sleepers" to nap on the job
Latest obituaries | | Tuesday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
Latest obituaries | | Thursday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
+Summer helpers (5), Holden D.P.W.
-Experienced cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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
