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Bank robbery at People’s United Bank in Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury -  Oct. 31, at approximately 1:50 p.m.,  the Shrewsbury Police responded to a bank robbery at People’s United Bank, 555 Main St. Upon arrival, Shrewsbury police discovered the suspect had fled the scene. The suspect is described as a white female 5’5” to 5’7” tall, approximately 30 years old, heavy set, brown/reddish hair, and [...]

October 31st, 2011 | Posted in Police & Fire,Shrewsbury,This Just In | Read More »

Southborough – Beauty in the aftermath of the nor’easter

Morning sunlight limns snow-laden trees in Southborough.

By Tracy Nickerson, Community Advocate Staff Southborough – After a harrowing Saturday night, listening to the wind and the cracking of branches as they fell under the weight of a heavy, wet snow, it was nice to emerge into a beautiful winter scene the next morning. The snow quickly started to melt as the day [...]

October 31st, 2011 | Posted in People and Places,Photo Galleries,Southborough,Stories With Good Photos | Read More »

MCAS Scores reported to Hudson School Committee

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Hudson – Hudson public schools have seen steady improvements in MCAS scores, with some groups of students reaching 91 percent proficiency, the School Committee learned during its Oct. 25 meeting.

October 31st, 2011 | Posted in Hudson,This Just In | Read More »

Southborough: Trick or Treating

Due to the damage and power outages caused by the weekend nor’easter, Southborough will hold its town-wide trick or treating Nov. 5

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Westborough: Trick or Treating

Due to the damage and power outages caused by Saturday’s nor’easter, the Town of Westborough has postponed trick or treating to Thursday, Nov. 3.

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Rotary Club of Westborough’s annual Citrus Sale fund-raiser

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Westborough – Now through Nov. 16, the Rotary Club of Westborough is taking orders for mid-December delivery of fresh-picked citrus fruit from Florida’s renowned Indian River Citrus District. Proceeds from this annual event help to fund college scholarships for Westborough students. A selection of mixed fruit gift boxes are also available and include not only [...]

October 31st, 2011 | Posted in This Just In,Westborough | Read More »

Westborough: “Head-to-Toe” Discussion with Dr. Poulos

Discover how you can look younger, better proportioned, and most importantly, natural as Dr. Cynthia Poulos, a multiple award-winning plastic surgeon, presents a discussion on real patient results and insight into which procedures correct the most obvious signs of aging, with an anonymous Q&A session to address specific concerns. The event will be held Thursday, [...]

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Karaoke Night to benefit pancreatic cancer research

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Worcester – The Pancreatic Cancer Alliance will present Karaoke for a Cure Thursday, Nov. 10, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Coral Seafood Restaurant, 225 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Join the crowd at this fun-filled event in raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research. The evening will include a buffet dinner, cash bar and great [...]

October 31st, 2011 | Posted in Region | Read More »

Shrewsbury officials offer caution for trick or treating

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Shrewsbury – The Board of Selectmen have sent out this advisory to residents – The Town of Shrewsbury does not have a policy on Halloween and has always  left the decision whether to trick or treat to the discretion of parents and/or  guardians. It is in that spirit that we ask you to use caution [...]

October 31st, 2011 | Posted in Shrewsbury,This Just In | Read More »

Emergency shelter open in Northborough

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Northborough – The town of Northborough’s Senior Center, 119 Bearfoot Rd., is currently open and will remain open overnight Monday for residents who are without heat and power. Cots for sleeping will be provided; however, residents must supply their own bedding, toiletries and medications. The shelter will remain open through 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, [...]

October 31st, 2011 | Posted in Northborough,This Just In | Read More »

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