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 (:32). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester police looking for 2 missing teen girls (pictured)
+5:00: Worcester students, teachers and parents excited for new year (2:04)
+5:00: Worcesteria: In shooting's aftermath, support for Caribbean festivities, organizers
+5:00: Worcester City Manager Eric Batista criticizes Spectrum price increase
-Double shooting shuts down Worcester Caribbean American festival (2:21). Article
-Man stabs 2 in Downtown Worcester, police say
-Worcester Public Schools students heading back to the classroom
-Worcester schools chief Monárrez maps course as new year opens Monday
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent: Commitment in action vowed for Worcester students in new school year
-Denholm Building historian recalls memories at iconic Worcester building
-Auburn man wins $1 million on scratch ticket
-New urgent care facility opens in Worcester
-Worcester police chief requested, then rejected, plan to eliminate court liaison officers
-Early voting in Worcester begins ahead of preliminary election
-Meet the 3 candidates for Worcester's District 1 City Council seat
-Nicole Apostola: Upcoming municipal candidate forums
-ICYMI: A Worcester family’s battle from addiction and homelessness to living again
-Arkansas Diocese gender, sexuality policy used by Worcester Diocese
-W.R.T.A. makes bus schedule changes as drivers seek improvements
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Main Event music performance at Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Friends of Gale Free Library launches windows campaign
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pet Rock Fest heads to S.A.C. Park
-Taking a look inside Nashoba Regional High School
-Manchaug ranger walk highlights mill village of the past
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Clinton Olde Home Days returns September 8th and 9th
-Sterling Cultural Council grant applications open
-Fitchburg woman seriously injured in N.H. motorcycle crash: Police
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: "Wortown Rising" film premiere, exhibit and after party (1:00)
-First Person: Grace, grit, and gratitude found in Greek translation
-John Monfredo: Some advice for Worcester Public Schools families and students
-Laurel: Time out as school resumes Monday in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 177 (28:19): Domenica Perrone, Candidate for City Council, At Large
-Manny Jae Media (53:19): Moving FWD with Manny and state Sen. Robyn Kennedy
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran from Worcester who had a strong entrepreneurial spirit
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Dodgers, 7-4
-Patriots trade running back Pierre Strong Jr. for offensive line help
-Holy Cross senior Dante Bolden now an established leader on defense
-WooSox beat Rochester, 12-1
-UMass football team rolls to 41-30 win over New Mexico State in opener
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Elon Musk’s futuristic Cybertruck nears debut as Tesla aims to win over skeptics
>NATIONAL: A U.S. Marine Osprey crashes during drills in Australia, killing 3
-Maui conspiracy theories are spreading on social media. Why this always happens after a disaster
-Tragic: Scientist falls 500 feet to his death after hiking app led him over cliff
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. man fatally stabbed in neck inside his home, authorities say
-Group has very close encounter with whales off Mass. coast (:54)
>COLLEGES: "The Walking Dead," killer clowns and Bill Belichick -- Unusual course topics in Central Mass. colleges
-4 area business and religious leaders join Anna Maria’s board
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Here’s the latest sneaky way pricey hotels are gouging their customers
>BUSINESS: Saint-Gobain to close N.H. plant blamed for water contamination
-Rite Aid reportedly prepares to file for bankruptcy to shield it from opioid lawsuits
>HEALTH: Many Americans still struggle with health misinformation
-Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it
>FOOD: New state regulations on pork sales take effect
>SHOPPING: This is the best time of day to grocery shop
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 20th to 26th
>TV/STREAMING: CNN Max will start livestreaming on Max (HBO) in September
>MOVIES: 7 best scary movies to watch right now
>CELEBRITY: Adam Sandler remembers "Happy Gilmore" costar Bob Barker
>ANIMALS: The 5 stages of a Monday (3:03)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 28th (2:02)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Beagles rescued from Virginia facility last year reunite in Mass.
-Meanwhile, in Florida, real-life Hamburglar breaks into restaurant, steals over $11,000 of meats, other ingredients
Latest obituaries | | Sunday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
Latest obituaries | | Tuesday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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