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August 3rd, 2007
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Feel the heat
Shrewsbury - The heat didn't slow things down even in an outdoor game, as (l to r) Nicole Marshall and Amanda Morella play basketball at the July 25 session of the 2007 Central Mass. Basketball School at Shrewsbury High. More...
Local train enthusiast tracks down unique pieces for collection

Northborough - A fictitious village takes up the entire basement of Kevin Mallett's Northborough home. The miniature metropolis Kevin built has a little movie theater, a car dealership and an oldfashioned diner - each with neon gas signs that offer all the glitz of Manhattan at night. More...

Sunshine, smiles and smooth paddling ahead

Hudson - Participating in Hudson's Summer Recreation kayaking activity at Hudson's Centennial Beach on Fort Meadow Reservoir, Lucas Medeiros (front) and Bobby Donahue (back) happily paddle toward shore near high noon July 26. More...


Hudson Elks to host third annual balloon rally

Hudson - Hot-air balloons will fill the Metrowest skies once again Saturday Aug. 11 during the Third Annual Hudson Elks Balloon Rally. Nearly a dozens balloons will be on hand for an early morning ascension at 6 a.m. from the Elks Pavilion on Park Street in Hudson. An afternoon ascension plus tet... More...


Library grant to be used for Shrewsbury youth

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Public Library's mission to serve town residents to the best of its ability received a much-needed boost in the budget recently when it was informed that it would receive a grant of $20,000 for its "Serving Tweens and Teens" program. More...


Credit Union robbery investigation continues

Westborough - The investigation into a July 26 robbery at the Digital Federal Credit Union branch at 18 Lyman St., is continuing, Westborough Police said earlier this week. More...


 Westborough
•Cable station looks for general manager
Westborough - Interested in a career in television? Westborough TV Inc. may have just the opportunity. The station, which oversees the town's three public access channels, is looking for a general manager. More...
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 Northborough
•Library expansion project gets stopped again
Northborough - Work on the Northborough Free Library expansion project has been stopped yet again by the company that was the low bidder but was not chosen by the town after a review of its work. Barr Inc., of Putnam, Conn. More...
•Selectmen's orders solve complaints about dogs
•Northborough baby voted 'cutest in New England'
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 Shrewsbury
•Diner museum holds out more hope for Edgemere
Shrewsbury - The plight of the beleaguered Edgemere Diner received a shot in the arm recently when a representative of the American Diner Museum of Providence asked Town Manager Dan Morgado about the landmark. "The museum could assist in finding a new home for the diner or a new lease for the ... More...
•Shrewsbury Police offers a Youth Police Academy
•Lake Street Park off ers new picnic grove and walking loop
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 Southborough
•Fun continues at Southborough's summer playgrounds
Southborough - Children are enjoying many new activities at this summer's Recreation Pre-school and Youth Playgrounds. Both playgrounds are held mornings, Monday through Friday, with an optional extended lunch option. More...
•Southborough gymnast wins gold at state championship
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 Marlborough
•Boys & Girls Club offers technology camp
Marlborough - (l to r) Kevin Profitt, Andrew Pedro, Mike Logivdice, Ryan Pedro and Dominic Dellair build electrically mobile Lego creations at a technology camp offered by the Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest. Campers used computer technology to design and build a variety of items, including Lego r... More...
•Marlboro Lions Club to host 'porketta' festival
•Tennis anyone?
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 Hudson
•Hudson Elks to host annual balloon rally
Hudson - Hot-air balloons will fill the Metrowest skies once again Saturday Aug. 11 during the Third Annual Hudson Elks Balloon Rally. Nearly a dozens balloons will be on hand for an early morning ascension at 6 a.m. from the Elks Pavilion on Park Street in Hudson. An afternoon ascension plus te... More...
•Hudson hosts summer 'Concert in the Park'
•Senior Center receives grant to fund architectural plans
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 Region
•Local students graduate from Practical Nurse Program
Region - The graduating Class of 2007 from the Assabet Valley Regional Technical School Practical Nurse Program included the following area residents: Amanda M. More...
•Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center, Wildlife Sanctuary
•Fun with crafts at the library
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 Viewpoint
•Here we grow again
Shrewsbury - The town has experienced its share of growing pains and may soon face even more as town officials review three proposals, all designed to help the town meet state regulations about affordable housing, known as Chapter 40B. More...
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 Schools
•Westborough student musician wins award
Westborough - Emilie Campanelli, 14, of Westborough won the top Sylvia Gafvert Stubblebine Award in Music Worcester's Annual Competition for Young Artists earlier this year. Campanelli started playing the violin at the Joy of Music Program in Worcester at age 6 and moved on to study with Piotr ... More...
•Students graduate from Marist College
•Resident receives graduate degree from Clark University
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 Police Log
•police log
The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and a sampling of police activity from July 20 to July 29, 2007. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. More...
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 Sports
•Playing games on the Cape
Region - Summer, baseball and Cape Cod can be an unbeatable combination. It is still not too late to combine a vacation to the Cape, even a short weekend trip, with some of the best amateur baseball action in the country, courtesy of the Cape Cod Baseball League, now it its 123rd season. More...
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•Sunny-day game
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 Calendar
•Community Calendar
3 Friday Ernie Houde Associates, Weichert Realtors will hold a Customer Appreciation Day starting at 5 p.m. at the Hudson Elks, 91 Park St., Hudson. Includes full buffet, hot air balloon rides, exotic bird show, pony rides, games, contests and more. More...
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 Business
•Construction Material Services Inc.
Marlborough - Construction Material Services Inc. (CMS) is a stellar example of a family-owned and -operated business. More...
•Business Briefs
•Dance academy holds fall registration
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 Homes
•The real estate ecosystem
In nature, the ecosystem is a complete community of living organisms and the nonliving materials of their surroundings. It includes plants, animals, soil, and minerals, as well as surrounding water sources. When I think of an ecosystem, I think of a forest with beautiful flora and fauna, spectacul... More...
•Russell joins Select GMAC office
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 Obituaries
•Ernest P. Lozeau, 89
Northborough - Ernest P. Lozeau, 89, died Saturday, July 28, 2007 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough. His wife, M. Yvonne (Monfils) Lozeau, died in 1999. He leaves his sons, Roland Lozeau and Marc Lozeau and his wife, Deborah; his daughter, Julie Ann Laflam... More...
•Eileen M. Mitchell, 46
•Florian M. Biron, 91
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