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Lineman keeps ‘Touchdown for America’ going strong »

(l to r) Lineman Max Silverman and freshmen football coach Chris Nieves (also a member of the Marine Color Guard) stand with three Marine Color Guard members who attended Silverman’s game. Photo/submitted

11:36 am | Westborough – Fall holds different meanings for different people. It could be the coming of cooler days to some, while others think of football. Last fall, Westborough offensive lineman Max Silverman had more…

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Corridor Nine Chamber hosts Legislative Breakfast »

Local legislators, Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce officials and Commerce Bank officials gather after the Legislative Breakfast hosted by the chamber Jan. 26. Commerce Bank was the presenting sponsor for the breakfast.

08:32 pm | Westborough – Casinos and the pressing need for more public transportation were two of the issues touched upon by…

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Shrewsbury police arrest suspect in Honey Farms robbery »

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06:29 pm | Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department today announced they have arrested a local man for allegedly robbing a Shrewsbury…

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Northborough annual report wins first place »

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09:26 am | Northborough - The town of Northborough has been honored by a municipal association for its 2011 Annual Report, Town…

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Vigeant requests that Marlborough’s trash program moves forward »

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08:51 am | Marlborough – The City Council is considering a request to approve funding for the purchase of containers to be…

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  • Even this Belknap Street llama can't believe how nice the weather is today.

    Just days after storm, region enjoys balmy weather

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  • Parents, students and siblings participate in the Safe Routes to School program. Photo/Courtesy of Marion E. Zeh Elementary School.

    Northborough receives ‘Safe Routes to School’ grant

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    Locals report military news, Jan. 20 edition

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    A winter wonderland in Westborough

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    NASA scientist addresses Marlborough Rotary Club

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  • (l to r) Rotarian Skip Doyle, Dr. Charles Gobron and Rotary President Ken Golden help celebrate the Rotary Club of Northborough’s anniversary. Photo/submitted

    Northborough Rotary Club celebrates its 40th anniversary

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    Of Historical Note: Back in the day, knights gathered here

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Westborough Wastewater Treatment Plant renovations nearly complete »

11:42 am | Westborough - Renovations to the Westborough Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) are nearly complete, a month ahead of schedule and $1.8 million under budget. All that is left to do for the $54 million project, according to Town Engineer Jack Goodhall, is a punch list.…

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Shrewsbury police arrest suspect in Honey Farms robbery »

06:29 pm | Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department today announced they have arrested a local man for allegedly robbing a Shrewsbury convenience store yesterday.    John H. Marhefka, 26, 235 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, was charged with robbing the Honey Farms store located at 98 Boston Turnpike, (Route 9).  Police say Marhefka entered the store and passed a…

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Vigeant requests that Marlborough’s trash program moves forward »

08:51 am | Marlborough – The City Council is considering a request to approve funding for the purchase of containers to be used for automated curbside collection of solid waste and recyclables. The council discussed the request, which was made by Mayor Arthur Vigeant, at its Jan. 23 meeting. …

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Northborough annual report wins first place »

09:26 am | Northborough - The town of Northborough has been honored by a municipal association for its 2011 Annual Report, Town Administrator John Coderre revealed at the Jan. 23 Board of Selectmen meeting. …

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Hudson selectmen approve some department budgets, alcohol license »

09:43 pm | By David Fassler, Community Reporter Hudson – The Board of Selectmen approved fiscal year (FY) 2013 budgets for the town Public Works Department and the Fire Department, for a combined total of nearly $9 million during the board’s  Jan. 23 meeting.  The public works budget included a 4.1 percent increase from FY 2011, with the…

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Locals report military news, Jan. 20 edition »

08:00 am | egion - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory R. Crisafulli, a 2004 graduate of St. John's High School, Shrewsbury, recently graduated from the Auxiliary Security Force (ASF) class of 30 personnel. During ASF training, sailors are instructed on many topics, including Anti-Terrorism Force Protection, small arms, unarmed self-defense, the rules of engagement, and the definition and…

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Sports

Senior Captain Zach Marcoulier (Photo/Lori Marcoulier)

Athlete of the Week: Algonquin’s Zach Marcoulier »

11:04 am | Team: Algonquin Regional High School wrestling (senior captain). Team stats: 3-1 in league matches and 5-3 overall. Individual stats: 4-0 in super quad against North Attleborough with 3 pins and one Technical…

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The C.A. picture of the day »

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09:03 am | Marlborough Panthers vs. Hudson Hawks Marlborough – Marlborough High School’s (MHS) Steve Lampedecchio (#17, left) pins Hudson High School’s (HHS) Connor West…

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Team Dropkin brings home bronze »

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01:38 pm | Southborough – Korey Dropkin proudly wears the bronze medal his team, Team Dropkin, earned at the First Inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games…

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Lineman keeps ‘Touchdown for America’ going strong » Register now for 2012 winter youth baseball, softball clinics in Hudson » Red Sox Road Trip 2012 to make a Jan. 22 stop in Marlborough »

Education

Westborough student receives award »

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04:00 pm | Westborough – Amanda Winer, of Westborough, was awarded third place in the Binghamton University Alumni Association’s 2011 Exemplary Student Award Competition. The…

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Northborough receives ‘Safe Routes to School’ grant »

Parents, students and siblings participate in the Safe Routes to School program. Photo/Courtesy of Marion E. Zeh Elementary School.

12:00 pm | Northborough - Students of Marion E. Zeh Elementary School are on the move. In an effort to promote health and environmental consciousness…

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NSPAC hosts ‘Ten Biggest Mistakes Made by Parents’ Jan. 24 » Athlete of the Week: Shrewsbury High School’s Nick Rodriguez » The C. A. picture of the day » Students honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy » Shrewsbury’s Destination ImagiNation a fun place for kids »
Students at Oak Middle School holding Faces of Kindness posters, (standing, l to r) Nathaniel Auzenbergs, Stan Pearson, Doug Fisher; (seated, l to r) Emily McGininley, Marissa Pizzeri and Saharra Shaker. (Photo/Doris Christelis)

Oak Middle School holds ‘Campaign for Kindness’ »

01:00 pm | Shrewsbury - Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury are taking part in a yearlong initiative called “Changing the Conversation” aimed at providing all students with tools…

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Opinions

Disabled American Veterans appreciate city’s support »

09:34 pm | To the citizens of Marlborough, Please find in this missive an expression of deep appreciation for the generosity area citizens and businesses gave during our annual Forget-me-not drive. As all…

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Thanks to Operation Christmas Child supporters »

09:30 pm | Dear Editor,   Thanks to the generous efforts of Shrewsbury residents, thousands of hurting children worldwide will have the opportunity to experience…

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Cleaning up drugs »

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12:49 pm | Marlborough/Hudson - It will be more difficult for those looking to buy illegal drugs in the Marlborough area after a large-scale drug…

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Superintendent may have to ‘sharpen pencil’ » Westborough residents respond generously to Holiday Store » AVRTHS ‘builds’ on success »

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