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CarMax plans to join Westborough’s collection of car dealers »

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11:13 am | Westborough – Herb Chambers may soon need to add one more thing to his “We’ve got it” jingle: competition. That’s…

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Westborough to be part of ‘Plant Something Day’ »

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03:00 pm | Westborough – The Mass. Flower Growers Association and the Mass. Landscape and Nursery Association have designated Wednesday, May 15…

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Low voter turnout in Northborough and Southborough »

10:20 am | Northborough – With no contested races on either ballot, both Northborough and Southborough saw low voter turnout for their…

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Cash returned to customer after mix-up »

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09:27 am | Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: On Saturday, May 11th, the Westborough Police Department…

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    CMS, Inc.: Marlborough company offers range of bulk landscaping products

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    Author of parenting guide to appear at Tatnuck Saturday, May 18

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Safe graduation party is a community-wide effort »

12:52 am | Westborough-Westborough High School 2013 graduates will be the 23rd class to celebrate the milestone as part of Project Graduation. Students have the opportunity to enjoy graduation night with their peers in a safe, chemical-free environment at Teamworks in Northborough. On June 8, following graduation ceremonies, the event will run from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.,…

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Honoring the memories of mothers »

09:54 pm | Shrewsbury – Mother’s Day is often a day filled with cards, gifts, flowers and other ways to make one’s mom feel special. But for women whose mothers have passed away, the day can often be one that is filled with deep sadness and longing. For a group of local women, this year’s Mother’s Day was…

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( l to r) Sue Bourget, Rev. Lynne Dolan, Stephanie Ambra, and Carol Anne Geary pose by the breakfast table.

Marlborough Lions to host 25th annual triathlon »

12:42 am | Marlborough – The Marlborough Lions Club will hold its 25th Annual Spring Sprint Triathlon at the Wayside Racquet & Swim Club, 80 Broadmeadow Rd., Sunday, May 19, at 8 a.m. The annual triathlon is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and managed by Fiske Independent Race Management. It consists of a 250-yard pool swim (5 laps), a…

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Nominees now being accepted for Applefest grand marshal »

11:57 pm | Northborough – Nominations for grand marshal of the Northborough Applefest Celebration, to be held September 20-22, are being accepted until Friday, May 17. The nominee should be a resident of or business owner in Northborough. The nominee should also be a contributor to the community as a behind-the-scenes contributor, someone who epitomizes the spirit of…

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Hudson Police Department receives emergency training »

11:08 pm | Hudson- Four members of the Hudson Police Department received training at an Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) held at the Massachusetts State Police Driver Training Facility in Ayer last month. According to Police Chief David A. Stephens, the free preventative training program was designed to enhance police officers’ driving skills, ensure safety of both officers…

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Southborough Rotary to host ‘Wine Down’ »

12:02 am | Southborough – The Southborough Rotary Club is sponsoring “Wine Down,” an evening of wine, dessert and music, Friday, June 14, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., to benefit Colonial Gardens senior housing community. The event takes place at at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Rd. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase a generator…

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Northborough Youth Soccer to host jamboree »

12:33 am | Northborough-The Northborough Youth Soccer Association (NYSA) will host the Soccer Jamboree Sunday, June 9, 12-4 p.m. at Ellsworth-McAfee soccer fields on Route 135. The event is open to the public…

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Westborough Youth Soccer to hold tryouts »

12:29 am | Westborough – The Westborough Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) will hold tryouts for the U9, U10, U12, and U14 age groups from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. during the week of May…

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Kids’ Bike Race and Fun Run to be held in Shrewsbury »

12:23 am | Shrewsbury- The Shrewsbury Child Development Committee will host a Kids’ Bike Race and Fun Run, Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at…

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Panthers prevail over Wachusett Regional »

Marlborough High School star pitcher Molly McGuire winds up to deliver a pitch against Wachusett Regional High School.

10:12 pm | Marlborough - The second-place Marlborough High School Panthers hosted the last place Wachusett Regional High School Mountaineers for a Midland A league…

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On the road to support autism education and research » Athlete Spotlight: Kenny Harrington » Runners, walkers invited to participate in marathon fundraiser in Hudson »

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Lincoln Street students run for marathon victims »

Lincoln Street students are off to a great start of their one-mile run in the LSS Fun Run. (Photo/Fallon Keenan)

02:10 pm | By Fallon Keenan, Contributing Photographer   Northborough – This spring, students at the Lincoln Street School were encouraged to run one mile…

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Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation donates to Lincoln Street School »

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01:24 pm | Northborough – The Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation recently awarded the Lincoln Street School’s Parent Teacher Organization a $500 grant for learning enhancement…

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Students and teachers from the Coolidge Elementary School in Shrewsbury recently raised more than $4,600 in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. (Photo/submitted)

Students raise thousands for cancer society »

12:57 am | Shrewsbury-“Coolidge and Company,” a team of fourth graders and teachers from the Coolidge Elementary School, walked in the May 10-11 Relay for Life, raising more than $4,600 for the American…

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Juliane Corey and Justine Andrews present polar fleece coats that Corey created for her dogs, Max and Cooper.

MHS students flaunt fashion at ‘Freaky Friday’ »

04:23 pm | Marlborough – Students in Marlborough High School’s (MHS) family and consumer science department classes hosted their annual fashion show and play May 2. The event was a way for the students…

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Where to park the Senior Center? »

11:26 am | Marlborough – Although Marlborough residents and officials have agreed since 2002 that the city needs a new senior center, agreeing on its location is proving to be difficult. To keep…

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‘Who’s on first?’ »

08:07 am | Northborough – It appears that baseball has gotten to be a very competitive game in Northborough…both on and off the field.  Although there are only about 50 to 60 players…

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Neighbors in the news

Public invited to participate in ‘Flags for Our Fallen’ »

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10:38 pm | Region – With Memorial Day just weeks away, many municipalities are planning commemorations and tributes. But now there is another way that…

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Shrewsbury Crossings to offer free veterans’ seminar »

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12:06 am | Shrewsbury – In recognition of Memorial Day, Shrewsbury Crossings will offer a free Veterans’ Benefits Seminar, Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 to 7:00…

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Locals earn title of United States Marine » Shrewsbury’s vibrant art community offers many opportunities »

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor »

10:03 pm | To the editor: May 4 was a busy Saturday as usual at Ghiloni Park.  Soccer teams played.  Families filled the playground.  Walkers…

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Letter to the editor: Thank you from Northborough Food Pantry »

09:59 pm | To the Editor: The Northborough Food Pantry would like to thank all those who helped make the Feinstein Challenge a success this…

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Letter to the editor: Thank you from Pancreatic Cancer fundraisers » Letter to the editor: Town meetings are much more than ‘hogwash’ »

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Students raise thousands for cancer society »

Students and teachers from the Coolidge Elementary School in Shrewsbury recently raised more than $4,600 in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. (Photo/submitted)

12:57 am | Shrewsbury-“Coolidge and Company,” a team of fourth graders and teachers from the Coolidge Elementary School, walked in the May 10-11 Relay for…

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Residents make strides for Parkinson’s disease »

The MA Chapter APDA board members display the Optimism Walks’ traveling banner: (left to right) Laurie Pant, Cathi Thomas, Melissa Diggin, David Loeser, Kristin Stapleton, Denyse Turpin.(Photo courtesy/Kris Stapleton)

11:31 pm | Southborough/Northborough - According to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA), Parkinson's disease affects more than 1.5 million people in the United States.…

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Seminar aims to promote safety in the home » ‘Kids’ Equipment Day, Featuring Drew’s Dream’ May 18 in Shrewsbury »

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