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 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester standoff suspect Jonathan Lugo held ex-girlfriend against her will, police say
+6:00: Worcester will add lifeguards at Bell Pond Beach
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (35:39): City solicitor, Ballpark Commission and City Council race
+6:00: Worcester Common conspicuously missing from 'The Holdovers' movie trailer
+6:00: Jazz guitar great John Pizzarelli set for Mechanics Hall
+Noon: With water levels high, Lake Quinsigamond sees boating restrictions
+Noon: 2 Worcester businesses participate in Interise minority business academy
-City solicitor evaded City Council order, texts show
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview -- Losing lawsuits, adjusting commissions
-City Council to consider elimination of Polar Park's Ballpark Commission
-Woman hit, injured crossing Worcester street (:24). Article
-Worcester man crashes stolen car, gets arrested, police say
-Prosecutor on Worcester standoff: Mother opened curtain, and Caleb Boateng responded with outrage
-Related: Mom released from hospital, brother on mend after Worcester standoff
-Related: Brother pushed air conditioner out, jumped from roof, before Worcester standoff, state says
-Cleanup continues after tornado, flooding in Central Mass. (1:35)
-Related: North Brookfield fire chief marvels at tornado's power
-Arris Partners makes $7 million Green Island investment
-LifeFlight, police conduct airlift drill for transporting injured dogs
-Jackpot reaches $1 billion after no winning ticket in Monday’s Powerball drawing
-Radio Worcester (10:49): Raising funds for Meghan Milonopolous and her family
-Meg's Journey, Part 4 (11:26): Meg describes how she had to navigate the healthcare system to get needed care
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
>HISTORY: Turtle Boy statue in Worcester -- What does it mean? Why is it there?
>DINING OUT: Restaurant and diner in Worcester closed for vacation
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged in connection with gun threats on Cutler Street
-Worcester as a Workout City: Summer fitness for all
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police ask for help
-Help police identify man wanted in thefts from local banks
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Corner Shop awards scholarships
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Board of Selectmen seeks applicants to serve on Monty Tech School District board
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing person located in Boylston
-Man arrested after trying to commit identity theft in Boylston
-Tree falls on Clinton house; occupants safe, but relocated
-Person of interest sought for alleged abduction attempt in Warren
-Plan to close birthing center at Leominster hospital sparks pushback (1:52). Article
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Mosquito Control Project's remaining Shrewsbury dates
-How the Sutton Police Department uses social media to connect with the community
-Donated masks will save animal lives
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: $10 off tickets to select Hanover Theatre shows through July 31st
-Jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant debuts in Worcester
-Madrid theater group brings unique tale of the Inquisition to Worcester
-Wall Street Journal: Worcester Art Museum rolls out a selection of its world-class collection of watercolors, rarely seen due to their fragility
-Dead & Company, John Mayer play final show as a band
-Worcesteria: Washing, cleaning products needed for soap pantry
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Is Latino a race or an ethnicity?
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 390 (27:25): Gary Rosen
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 87 (27:58): Hamzah Henshaw, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to standout Worcester athlete who had 3 holes-in-one
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Athletics, 7-0
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (43:09): Women's ice hockey coach Katie Lachapelle, the growth of a head coach and her program
-Former Q.C.C. basketball player going on international tour
-Bravehearts bringing big-league atmosphere to summer baseball. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooSox Weekly: WooSox sweep Jumbo Shrimp, jump to first place
-T&G Hometeam spring high school sports all-stars
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Toyota, Lexus, BMW among 43,000 vehicles recalled recently
-NATIONAL: Deaths of 4 women linked after Portland police previously said no connection
-Bison gores a woman near lakeside cabins in Yellowstone National Park
-Tragic: 9-month-old girl dies after 17-year-old mom put fentanyl in bottle
>NEW ENGLAND: Newton man accused of beating wife to death by baseball bat in front of children (2:42)
-Woman finds man hiding in car while driving in Cape Cod town, police say
>COLLEGES: 6 questions with Michaela Cartier, Anna Maria's new program coordinator for student activities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world's most spectacular viewpoints and lookouts
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business confidence falls into pessimistic territory
-Telegram & Gazette to remove name from Worcester skyline, but remain downtown
>HEALTH: Doctors on mosquito repellents that work best for babies
-How a presentation helped former Worcester Academy athlete from Holden catch his cancer early
>TV/STREAMING: Locals advance to "American Ninja Warrior" semifinals
>MOVIES: "Deadpool 3," "Mission: Impossible 8" and "Venom 3" halted amid actors strike
>CELEBRITY: Elton John testifies for the defense in Kevin Spacey's sexual assault trial
>HOMES: Getting kids involved with gardening
>ANIMALS: Cat does parkour off woman's face whenever she does yoga (3:04)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man gets engaged, wins lottery in one weekend
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, seal returns to ocean after visiting KFC parking lot
Latest obituaries | | Monday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
+Server at Worcester restaurant
-Fire Apparatus Repairman, City of Worcester
-Multiple positions at Holden restaurant
-2 patrol positions at Leicester Police Department
-Part-time servers at local restaurant
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
Latest obituaries | | Thursday'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