Daily
Worcester
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aimee Peacock left her CEO role at Flexcon two months ago and has taken a new C-suite position at her former employer, marking a notable leadership change. Business insiders say her move reflects a strategic shift in the local manufacturing scene. Worcester Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Shriver Job Corps Center in Devens invites low-income youth aged 16-24 to apply for free technical training in automotive, carpentry, nursing, welding, and computer systems amid federal disputes over the program’s future — eligibility includes those receiving SNAP, TAFD benefits, foster youth, and individuals facing homelessness. Worcester Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WPI and the City partner to launch two initiatives: the Academic Civic Collaborative and the Design and Community Partnership (with local design experts) to advance municipal projects and public space enhancements around Worcester. The efforts will offer real-world projects for students beginning soon. Worcester Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Joe Fusco Jr. recounted how his wife’s retirement plans shifted from home projects to caring for his health + helping him with daily tasks like scheduling appointments. He continues his routine at the Worcester Senior Center gym and gets bi-weekly chiropractic care + exercises to manage his pain. Telegram & Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester hidden dining gems include Fatima’s Cafe (43 West Boylston St.) serving Kenyan and Somali dishes like a tangy lamb sandwich and ugali, and Pampas Churrascaria (145 East Central St.) offering table-sliced steak and signature sides that keep locals coming back. Telegram & Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ MassHousing is launching a new ADU loan program this spring to offer fixed-rate loans of up to $250,000 for detached units and $150,000 for attached units, helping homeowners overcome financial hurdles & boost secondary housing production under state efforts. Worcester Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Bayberry Bowling Center in Southbridge, longtime bowler Pauline Lusignan will mark her 100th birthday on Monday, Jan. 19 after a raffle event celebrated her milestone earlier this week - her big birthday party is scheduled for Saturday as teammates praise her decades of dedication. Telegram & Gazette
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The Great Escape - Journey Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Rascals — $18-$25 — Experience the high-energy tribute to Journey that leaves fans eager for more.
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The Warped Tour Band with Dookie and All The Blink Things
8-11 p.m. — Rascals — $20-$27 — Enjoy a night of nostalgia with tribute performances to Green Day and Blink-182.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's enchanting tale of love and magic come to life.
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Be My BBQ Valentine Night with The Deloreans
9-11 p.m. — Firefly's BBQ — $5 Cover — Enjoy a night of brass-kickin' Rock and Soul from the 70s and 80s with The Deloreans.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
10 AM – 5 PM — EcoTarium — Entry fee applies — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with lively performances and engaging educational programs.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
10 AM – 4 PM — Worcester Art Museum — Free admission — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with art, music, dance performances, and activities for all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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