Access the Telegram and Gazette Newspaper from Home

Did you know that in addition to the print newspaper, the library subscribes to the online edition of the Worcester Telegram and Gazette? The online edition is the image version of the newspaper and includes all sections found in print - news articles, classifieds, weather reports, puzzles and more! You can access the same day’s paper in color for free from the comforts of your home!

All you need is a valid Worcester Public Library card and a computer or device with internet access. Find it here on our website. Once you are on the homepage for the newspaper, choose the 2nd listing for the image edition of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Articles can be printed, emailed or downloaded and saved to a flash drive. You can also search the newspaper for specific topics or keywords.

Here is a listing of what is available in each format:

Available at the Newspapers and Magazines desk: 

Printed Hard Copy:

Past two months

Microfilm:

Sunday edition from 1884
Daily edition from 1886 – Dec. 2018

Available online:

Text version online (indexed): 
April 17, 1989 – present
Image version online (indexed): 
September 2018 - current

Web-only Source (articles published online only):

2017 - current

The library also provides obituary lookups through Email Reference Service. A date of death is required since the microfilms are not indexed. Feel free to call us at 508-799-1655, ext.3 with any questions.