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Children’s chorus receives rave reviews as part of the Christmas concert
Northborough - The Northboro Area Community Chorus’ (NACC) annual Christmas Concert was fortunate to have members of St. Marys’ Parish Children’s Choir as part...
Hoarding support group in Marlborough
By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter
Marlborough - Do you feel that you are stuck in your stuff? Is clutter affecting you at home, work...
Five local organizations to benefit from Whole Foods’ grand opening in Shrewsbury
By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury - Whole Foods Market, located in the new Shrewsbury Lakeway Commons, 193 Boston Turnpike, will open its doors to...
ARC annual Comedy Night to be held Feb. 16 at Portuguese Club
Hudson/Marlborough - The eighth annual Comedy Night Benefit will be held Friday, Feb. 16, at the Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port St. The event,...
Northborough resident bolsters citizens’ mutual support though nonprofit work
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Northborough - From as far back as she can remember, Northborough resident Mary Robbins can recall her mother being involved...
Westborough Lions to sponsor a week of camp for a child with diabetes
Westborough - Through the generosity of the businesses and players who supported its Tricentennial Tennis Tournament last June, the Westborough Lions have purchased a...
Community invited to support Westborough native on Jan. 20
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Friends and family of Westborough native Tom McDonald, 56, are organizing a fundraiser event to help cover medical...
Fidelity participates in Movember Fundraiser to benefit 15-40 Connection
Region - Skipping shaving for a month allowed Fidelity Bank employees to help a worthy Westborough cancer prevention organization. The Leominster-based community bank donated...
15-40 Connection promotes early cancer detection through education
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Westborough - The national nonprofit organization, 15-40 Connection, is on a mission to bring awareness to early detection of cancer....
Westborough resident among ‘champion of artists’ awardees honored at State House
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Westborough - As the youngest of four siblings who all took instrument lessons from an early age, Jonathan Rappaport was...
Abby Kelly School collecting shoes for charity
Region - From January through March, the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School (AKFCPS) in Worcester will be working with the organization Funds2Orgs to...
Northborough Boy Scout Christmas tree pickup Jan. 6
Northborough - Boy Scout Troop 101 of Northborough will hold its annual Christmas Tree Pickup Saturday, Jan. 6, beginning at 9 a.m. Before Jan....
Young Westborough girls share ‘business’ profits to help other kids
Westborough - On a very hot summer day this past summer, Rachel Gerber and her friend, Khanak Patel, decided it would be fun to...
Southborough Community Fund distributes over $53,000 to local nonprofits and town agencies
Southborough - The Southborough Community Fund (SCF), a fund of the Foundation for MetroWest, recently hosted its fourth annual Grant Award Celebration at Pilgrim...
Pan-Mass Challenge sets record with donation to Dana-Farber
Region - The Pan-Mass Challenge announced a record gift of $51 million to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at an event in Boston Nov. 11, where...
United Brethren donates $4,000 to Shriners Hospital
Marlborough – The United Brethren recently donated $4,000 from their annual car show to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston Nov. 16. The...
St. Stephen Church blesses and donates warm clothing to seafarers
Marlborough - A special blessing took place Dec. 3 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Marlborough, as a representative basket of hand-knitted hats and scarves,...
Third annual Winter Farmers Market and Artisan Fair benefits Shrewsbury Public Schools
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – The aroma of freshly baked apple pies greeted visitors to the third annual Winter Farmers Market and...
Mowry appointed SYFS interim Executive Director
Shrewsbury – The Board of Directors for Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services (SYFS) has appointed Christine Mowry as the Interim Executive Director of the...
St. Matthias Parish donates prayer shawls to cancer patients at Saint Vincent Hospital
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Shawls bring warmth and comfort to those enveloped in their fabric. For cancer patients at Saint Vincent Hospital...