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!
Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 65 in Worcester
-March climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS0
+6:00: Ex-Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. leaving Dean College after less than a year
+6:00: "Ted Bundy" busted sending nudes, sexual videos to 13-year-old Sutton teen: Police
+6:00: Deadly fire in Westborough was accidental, investigators find
+6:00: Union alleges coverup of incident involving gun at Southbridge High School
+6:00: New in the Woo: Woo Juice
+6:00: Bill Belichick has shopped Mac Jones this offseason
+6:00: Bear grabs snack at Winchendon home
+Noon: "Unity, peace and love" — jazz pianist great Omar Sosa comes to Clark
+Noon: Eamon Gillen exhibit at Electric Haze puts Worcester on display
+Noon: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan!
-New Worcester bakery opens Tuesday morning (pictured)
-Worcester police trying to find missing 13-year-old girl
-Elderly woman killed in Westborough house fire (2:06). Article
-Polar announces limited edition summer seltzer flavors
-Worcester police K9 units pass explosive detection tests
-Artist fixes damaged mural of fallen Worcester officer Manny Familia (2:00)
-Civil service promotional bias suit, initiated by Worcester officer, settles for $40 million
-Lottery holds ribbon cutting at new Worcester office
-Why is Worcester such a tough city for allergy sufferers?
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street-sweeping today
-Season 4 trailer for Unsolved: Worcester (1:38)
>FOOD: I Love Frankie's voted best pizza in Worcester
>HISTORY: Clark student Dan Gillooly documents old Worcester in photos. Related video (1:49)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Radio Worcester (8:45): Gary Rosen on fare free W.R.T.A.
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
-Forums for public to speak on city's cable contract with Spectrum
-WCCA-TV What It's Worth No. 443 (28:15): Michele Rushfeldt
-Manny Jae Media's Inner Views (37:35): David Webb on Mass. Right to Repair, parts 1 & 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a member of the Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame
-ICYMI: W.P.D. trying to find missing 16-year-old
-6 people hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer in Charlton
-Worcester South High senior Anya Geist on gun violence at schools
-Drone video update of construction at new Doherty High (1:38)
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Oil truck crash on Main Street causes temporary road closure
-Holden police conducting extra patrols targeting distracted driving this month
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight -- AnneMarie Donahue
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Select Board approves new 5-year cable deal with S.E.L.C.O.
-Man arrested after Mass Pike pursuit in Charlton (:38)
-Dudley Gendron Post 414 members to walk from Sutton to North Adams
-West Boylston nomination papers available until April 13th
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Options narrow for Clinton school building
-Resiliency study continues in Bolton and Clinton
>SPORTS: Pirates beat Red Sox, 7-6
-Bruins the fourth team to win 60 games. Here's how others finished
-Bravehearts announce second sellout, announce third "You choose the rules" game
-Peyton Morehouse named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-UConn claims fifth national title with 76-59 win
-Former Worcester Academy star Aliyah Boston turning pro, projected as No. 1 draft pick
-Video of the state champion North High basketball team parade through Worcester (17:44)
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester gets off to 2-1 start
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 25
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
>NATIONAL: At least 25 cars of a freight train derail in western Montana
-How TikTok can harm your teen's mental health
-Tragic: 11-year-old girl dies by suicide in her school bathroom after alleged bullying
>NEW ENGLAND: What is an N.D.A. and why is there a call to end their use in Mass.?
-2 caught stealing $109,000 from elderly woman in I.T. scam, police say
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, March 26th to April 2nd
>COLLEGES: Q&A with new WPI President Grace Wang, who assumed her post on Monday
-UMass Medical School gets funding for gene therapy research on Alexander disease
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. names the 2023 Manufacturing Excellence Award winners
-W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for April 3rd
>HEALTH: Irregular sleep schedule linked to high blood pressure
-Why dentists say not to brush your teeth after breakfast
>TV/STREAMING: What is BritBox? Streaming service shows & subscription price
>MOVIES: Why are all action heroes named Jack, James or John?
>CELEBRITY: Yup, Ben Affleck's got a new Dunkin' commercial
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 beautiful memorials in the U.S.
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option -- Kinsley the dog waiting for a home
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 102-year-old woman receives college degree
-Meanwhile, in Gardner, video shows moose walking down Route 68 (:44)
Latest obituaries | | Monday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
+Bus driver, van drivers, mechanics at W.R.T.A.
+Campus Police Officer at Quinsigamond C.C.
+Part-time Library Page at Gale Free Library
+Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting Program at Q.C.C.
-Catering, Bartenders & Concessions Staff at Creedon & Co.
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
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