Northborough - The Bukow family, Kathlyn, Jim and their children (front) Berin, 4, and Isla, 2, of Northborough, enjoy a ride on the Holiday Trolley in Northborough Dec. 8. More...
Westborough - In a relatively short time, the Internet has taken a major place in both our personal lives and the world of business. In response to this evolution, The Community Advocate newspaper has recently updated its Web site to off er a more useful and informative online product at www.communityadvocate. com. More...
Marlborough - Mendy Green gets a lift from her father, Rabbi Michoel Green, of Chabad of Westborough Jewish Center, to light the seven-foot tall Menorah built from construction pieces called "clics." This year's Solomon Pond Mall event Dec. 11 included live music, arts and crafts, traditional food, dreidels and a demonstration of pressing olives for oil. More...
Westborough - When teachers at Mill Pond School were asked to help with the Children for Children (CFC) pediatric hospice project, fourth-grade teacher Karen Popsuj immediately loved the idea. CFC is the brainchild of Kathy Drew, director of Hospice Volunteers at UMass Memorial Hospital, and Sue Bardsley, K-6 reading curriculum specialist at Mill Pond School. More...
Northborough - Michael Wall, 12, of Northborough, plays the bagpipe for shoppers at one of the Holiday Trolley stops along Main Street Dec. 8. The Holiday Trolley, sponsored by participating Northborough merchants and restaurants, transported shoppers to seven destinations along Main Street. More...
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Department is now holding registration for winter programs that cater to children, teens, adults and seniors. More...
Marlborough - The Friends of the Marlborough Library presented the free "Gala Holiday Concert" with the Assabet Valley Chambersingers Dec. 5 in the library's Bigelow Auditorium. The choral group includes (front, l to r) Eileen Lloyd, Patrick Nay, Ruth Russo, Karen Guderian, Doug Cotanche, Midge Blue-Hamilton, Cindy Stem, (back, l to r) Director Dr. Robert P. More...
Region - Throughout December, Tower Hill Botanic Garden is celebrating the season with Holly Days, a series of events featuring workshops, musical performances and other fun-filled activities. On Dec. More...
Marlborough - With a policy subcommittee recommending a ban on eighth-graders playing varsity sports, the Marlborough School Committee voted, 5-2, in support of the recommendation. More...
Westborough - Trying to understand third-grade math can be difficult, especially if you haven't been in third grade for 30 years or so. Over the past few decades, there have been many changes in the way math is taught at the elementary school level. More...
Region - It was the right step forward. After much debate, and with less than unanimous agreement, the new high school football playoff format was incorporated this season. On first call, it appears to be a good thing. In the new format, top Central Mass. More...
Holiday helpers from Super Suppers Looking for ways to save time and reduce holiday stress? Then stop by Super Suppers, located at 57 East Main St. in Westborough, and bring home already assembled meals, appetizers and more. Super Supper gift certificates are also a great way to help that special someone in your life get dinner ready in a snap. More...
If you're putting off buying a home because you think you can do better than today's rate, you're taking a real chance. Why? Because history says interest rates are at near record lows, and they only have one way to go - up. More...
Southborough - Elizabeth B. "Betty" (Jackson) White, 87, a 53-year resident of Southborough, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Donald White, who passed away in 1978. More...
Recording artist Jim Scott prepares for local performance