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November 9, 2007  RSS feed
Westborough - As Veterans Day approaches, citizens around the country remember and honor the sacrifices and service of U.S. veterans. One local veteran is thankful for the eff orts of a Westborough High School student who has worked to bring a lasting tribute to veterans back to life. More...
Surprise check presented Nov. 5

Region - On Nov. 5, officials from Avidia Bank gathered to make a formal check presentation of $100,000 to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts-Boroughs Family Branch. Avidia Bank was recently formed by the merger of Westborough Bank and Hudson Savings Bank, both long-time financial supporters of the YMCA. More...

Hudson - On Nov. 11, Jessy Luz (right) at the station to check for facial skin sun damage with curious friends Doug Ventura (left) and TJ Provencal (back), looking on. The facial skin analyzer, which was provided and staffed by the nonprofit Melanoma Education Foundation, was one of the 20 various presenters at this first-ever health fair at Hudson High School. More...

Westborough - Who do you find when you need a volunteer? A good scout - someone with integrity and concern for others. In Westborough, you find Kristina Allen. A lifetime Girl Scout, Allen will receive the Knox Trail Council's Good Scout Award Wednesday Nov. 14. More...
Northborough - Len Gleckel, of Southborough, and Marie Kinchla, of Northborough, serve lunch at the 44th annual Northborough Art Guild Craft Fair at Peaslee School Oct. 27. Kinchla, a member of the Art Guild, is dressed in her spider garb in the spirit of Halloween. More...
Shrewsbury - (l to r) Janice McNamara, Norma Giumentaro, Grace Fulginiti, Marlene Holohan and Pat Postale are in the Halloween spirit at the Shrewsbury Senior Center during the second annual Halloween party Oct. 29. Guests were invited to arrive in costume and the party included a magic show and brownie sundaes. The party was sponsored by State Rep. Karyn E. More...
Southborough - Southborough resident Don Morrison was a graduate student at MIT in 1966 when he ambled over to the school track to do laps. He was hoping to at least get a little exercise after ruining his knee in judo. The mid-field was taken up by a bunch of guys assembled for a scrum. The MIT rugby team was practicing their moves. More...
Marlborough - The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library announced winners and donors of the 36th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibit, on display at the library through Sunday, Nov. 11. Winners were: first prize, William L. Chignola, Framingham; second prize, Tomi Higgins, Marlborough; third prize, Deborah Bottomley, Milford; Best of Marlborough Award, Beverly A. More...
Hudson - At the Hudson Senior Center's Harvest Dinner Dance at the Portuguese Club Oct. 25, Claire Shepard (left) and Yvonne Claireaux (right) enjoy the flamboyant entertainment of impersonator and disc jockey Al Borese. More...
Region - A specialist from the Union of Concerned Scientist UCS) predicted severe repercussions from global warming at the Organization for the Assabet River's (OAR) annual meeting Oct. 25 at the Portuguese Club in Hudson. More...
Putting down roots
Late fall into early winter is my favorite time of year to think about garden design. The landscape is simple and clean. After the first hard frost, annuals have usually been removed, perennials cut back, and bulbs safely tucked in for the long cold months ahead. This "inbetween season" is the perfect time to think about adding a focal point to the garden. More...
Shrewsbury - Moving into a new class in the middle of the year is always hard on the new kid. There is a sea of unfamiliar faces staring at you as you enter the room, sizing you up from the second you walk through the door. More...
Region - The ninth week of the high school football season saw several local teams post big victories, ones that either improved their playoff chances, or ones that snapped losing streaks setting up hopes for a big final month of the season. More...
Gallery-wide art sale ends Nov. 11 Allure, a Galleria of Fine Art, will be moving to a new location by the end of the year. To help facilitate the move, Allure will be hosting a gallery-wide public art sale through Sunday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The sale is for in-store purchases only, with Internet purchases excluded. Allure is located at 125 Turnpike Rd. More...
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Ssshhh: Listen to the media … have you heard it's a buyers' market? Who hasn't? But how the press reports the housing market is rarely relevant to your neighborhood. Listen to the media and you'll think you can get a $400,000 home for $300,000. Have you also heard that "all real estate is local"? More...
Northborough - James A. Coffin, Jr., 82, formerly of Hudson, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 in the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy (Mc- Gaffin) Coffin, who died in 2000. More...