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08:00 am | Shrewsbury - Having received two organ transplants in four years - a kidney from his sister and a pancreas from another donor - Matt Westerlind doesn’t take his dramatically improved health for granted.…

May 20 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

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The C.A. six tips of the day for May 21 »

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05:00 am | By Bonnie Adams,Government Editor Region –Today is Monday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2012. On this day in…

May 21 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

The C.A. recap for the week of May 20 to May 26 »

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11:00 am | Region - Here are the six top stories for the week of May 20 to May 26 – 1. The…

May 19 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Complete obituaries for May 14 to May 17 »

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01:25 pm | Region – The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows) at no charge as…

May 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

The C.A. six tips of the day for May 18 »

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05:00 am | Region –Today is Friday, May 18, the 139th day of 2012. On this day in 1980, Mount St. Helens in…

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Breaking news – truck rollover reported on Mass. Pike near Westborough »

01:22 pm | This report has just been issued from the Mass. State Police: Westborough – State Troopers are on the scene of a Waste Management truck that has rolled over on the Mass. Pike westbound in Westborough. No injuries are reported at this time however, EMS has responded. The right travel lane is closed. A diesel tank…

May 16 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »
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Organ transplants change local’s life »

08:00 am | Shrewsbury - Having received two organ transplants in four years - a kidney from his sister and a pancreas from another donor - Matt Westerlind doesn’t take his dramatically improved health for granted.…

May 20 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »
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‘Anick 15th Young People’s Performing Arts Festival Concert’ May 23 in Marlborough »

10:00 am | Marlborough – The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will present the third concert of the 2011-2012 Yacyshyn Concert Series, featuring “THE ANICK 15th Young People’s Performing Arts Festival Concert,” Wednesday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m., with the six finalists of the May 17 auditions to be showcased. The concert will be presented in the…

May 20 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Northborough releases Downtown Traffic Improvement status report »

11:26 am | Northborough – The town of Northborough has released its status report on the downtown traffic improvement project May 21, 2012: • Currently: Completion of drainage in the vicinity of Hudson Street proceeding toward Church Street. Pavement is also being removed from the edge of the roadway beginning on the east side of the project and…

May 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Incumbents win Hudson selectmen’s race »

12:26 pm | Hudson – Incumbents Joseph J. Durant and James Dalton Vereault will retain their seats on the Hudson Board of Selectmen. The two received the most votes, 1,353 and 1,093, respectively, in the Annual Town Election May 14. The third candidate in the race, Michael T. Bloomer, received 671 votes. There will also be one new but…

May 15 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Boland wins a third selectmen term in Southborough »

10:00 pm | Southborough – Incumbent Bill Boland defeated Leo Bartolini Jr., 942-509, in the Board of Selectmen race in the May 14 Annual Town Election. This will be Boland’s third term on the board. “I am very thankful for the support of those who voted for me,” he said after the unofficial results had been announced. Boland noted…

May 14 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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The C.A. picture of the day »

05:30 am | Tomahawks narrowly defeat Rangers Northborough/Southborough – Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) senior Nikki Wrin (#13, right) works against Westborough High School (WHS) junior Sarah Connors (#7, left) during their game…

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Marlborough digs deep, but falls short »

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11:37 am |  Marlborough – Marlborough High School’s (MHS) Jon VanLingen gets ready to return a serve during a game against Wachusett Regional High School…

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11:22 am | Ready to play ball Westborough – Members of the team sponsored by the Green Thumb Garden Center listen to the National Anthem…

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Athlete of the Week: Hudson High School wrestler David Rogers » The C.A. picture of the day » Registration for fall 2012 Shrewsbury Youth Soccer now open »

Education

Colleen Foley graduates from Bryant University »

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08:00 pm | Shrewsbury – Bryant University held its Graduate School Commencement May 17, and among the graduates was Colleen Foley, of Shrewsbury, who earned…

May 19 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Syed Haider Ali named to Phi Eta Sigma »

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02:00 pm | Shrewsbury – Syed Haider Ali, of Shrewsbury, a member of the class of 2015 at Washington and Lee University, was recently inducted…

May 19 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Local students graduate from Champlain College » AVRTHS juniors pass CNA exam » Jennifer Amdur graduates from Quinnipiac University School of Law » AVRTHS students and staff complete service trip » Southborough’s Trottier Middle School hosts jazz festival »
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Students recognized during Bowdoin College’s annual Honors Day ceremony »

09:16 am | Region – Bowdoin College held its annual Honors Day ceremony May 9, with local students Daniel Palkin, Joseph Russo, Arseniy Sheydvasser, and Matthew Spring recognized for their achievements. Palken, of…

May 20 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

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I was just thinking…why would anyone want to run for selectman? »

09:13 pm | By Bonnie Adams A selectman in a local town (not one covered by the Community Advocate) once told me that “it was the most thankless job, ever.”  After sitting through…

May 15 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

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‘Anick 15th Young People’s Performing Arts Festival Concert’ May 23 in Marlborough »

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10:00 am | Marlborough – The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will present the third concert of the 2011-2012 Yacyshyn Concert Series, featuring “THE…

May 20 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Local musicians to perform May 26 at Cello Festival »

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10:00 am | Westborough – Live, in Westborough, the 12th annual concert of the Vivaldi Cello Festival Orchestra will take place Saturday, May 26, starting…

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Northborough Food Pantry thanks community » SALMON Hospice care seeking volunteers » Marlborough’s Patty Zilembo honored as ‘Unsung Heroine’ »

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