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August 17th, 2007
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Northborough - Twin brothers Connor and Dylan Veitch, 3, cool off at the Assabet Park Splash Pad in Northborough during the recent heat wave. More...

Westborough - It was at while she was a student in Nancy Power's legal studies class at Westborough High School, arguing cases, that JoAnn Amico decided to become a lawyer. "I thought, 'This is something I want to do,'" said Amico, a third-year student at Suff olk University Law School in Bosto... More...

Marlborough - Water flies as Marlborough resident John Lewis banks his 110-horsepower watercraft earlier this summer on Fort Meadow Reservoir in Marlborough. His winter fun? Snowmobiling, of course. More...


Hudson - Cancer survivor Howard Davidson of Hudson returned July 24 after a 4,000-mile bike ride across the United States, just in time to join the "Pan-Mass Challenge" (PMC) bike ride. According to Davidson, approximately 1,000 people a year bike across the country and that it was a goal he se... More...


Westborough - EMC's quest to build an eight-building office and research and development park on 445 acres it owns on the Westborough-Southborough line appears to have run into yet another snag. At the Aug. More...


Northborough - The raccoon that bit a dog on the mouth during a fight in town July 31 has tested positive for rabies, Northborough Heath Agent Jamie Terry has confirmed. More...


Westborough - The Herb Chambers development team came to the Planning Board Aug. 13 to continue its quest for an Infiniti dealership at the corner of Route 9 and Otis Street. Zoning Enforcement Officer Joseph Inman attended the meeting to give his interpretation of several zoning issues, includin... More...
Northborough - It's a new location, but the same old library. With the impending renovation and expansion project at its permanent home at 34 Main St., the Northborough Free Library is in its second week at a temporary location at 71 Lyman St., in the Accusoft Building. More...
Shrewsbury - In choosing its Grand Marshals for this year's celebration, the Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival has gone back to where it all began. More...
Southborough - The Planning Board's decision to rescind a constructive approval of the definitive subdivision plan submitted by EMC Corp. has prompted EMC to file an appeal regarding the decision against the Planning Board in Land Court in Boston. More...
Marlborough - Although the National Day of Prayer is designated the first Thursday in May, an upcoming event is designating another day for prayer. "Cry Out for America" is an event that reaches out to families in the community to gather in fellowship and prayer, and addresses the importance of... More...
Hudson - Balloonists prepare for flight early in the morning of Aug. 11 at the Elks' Hot Air Balloon Festival. Dozens of hot-air balloons gathered at the event. More...
Region - The Worcester Community Action Council Inc. (WCAC) recently held its first annual Action Hero Awards event at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester. The celebration highlighted five organizations and individuals that provided tremendous support to the agen... More...
Region - When the Dog Days of summer arrive, it's a sure bet that a new school year is just around the bend. Well-tanned kids from across our area are lining up for their back-to-school haircuts as parents stuff those backpacks with a fresh load of school supplies. More...
Northborough - What started as a high school project will end as a community event, and when it's over the Lincoln Street School will have a beautifully redesigned, redecorated and revitalized courtyard. More...
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 23 to August 12, 2007. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. More...
Region - Definitely the dog days of summer on the local sports scene. The next few weeks are arguably the slowest. But things will quickly pick up as fans and players look forward to the fall. With a chance for a breather, it's a good time to clear out the notebook. More...
17 Friday A Northborough community blood drive will run from 1-7 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 W. Main St. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins also welcome. Visit www.givelife.org or call the American Red Cross at (800) 448-3543 for appointment, info. More...
Northborough - When Jay Ferguson talks about his work with young people, he doesn't talk about kicks, punches and fighting. He talks about focus, discipline, respect and skills that stay with a child forever. "We're really focused on teaching taekwondo not only as a martial art but also as a wa... More...
W e're hearing a lot about short sales these days (summer 2007). The key words in the Multiple Listing Systems around the country are "third party approval required" or "bank approval required," which is a signal that the property you're looking at is actually being sold by the mortgage holder ra... More...
Northborough - Robert Bosworth Percy, 81, formerly of Westborough and Worcester, passed away at his home Monday, Aug. 6, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife, Frances (Wilcox) Percy, passed away in 1991. More...