Northborough - Proctor Elementary School (l to r) student Kalei Ricker, teacher Joan Buzzell, and students Samantha Dickie and Jackie Williams go to school in their pajamas as part of a movie night fund-raiser Jan. 4. More...
Shrewsbury - An extraordinary community has been built by the family, friends and others who were touched by Tara Katherine Bean, a 9-yearold who died eight years ago, just three weeks after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The community began to form after the sudden loss of Tara, in support of her family. More...
Marlborough - Kane Elementary third-grader Ethan Cox is just where he wants to be: playing chess at the Jan. 16 "Chess and Checkers" library event. The library hosts the gatherings every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. More...
Westborough - A National Grid tree removal unit will be in town within the next two months to take down about 85 trees that pose a hazard to the company's power lines. The trees, which at present include 26 located on public ground and another 57 on private property, are located along a five-and-a-half mile stretch of town on Fisher, Mill and West Main streets. More...
Northborough - St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School, 266 Main St. (Route 20), Northborough, will have an Open House Sunday Jan 27. A complimentary pancake breakfast will be served after the 11 a.m. Mass and the Open House to follow from 1 to 3 p.m. More...
Shrewsbury - Pizza, soda and a group of kids playing video games on a Friday night is a scene that you could expect to in many Shrewsbury homes, but it may not be one you'd expect to find at the Shrewsbury Public Library. More...
Southborough - The common thread that has run through Elizabeth Thornton's professional life recently became an important stitch in the fabric of the state government that is helping to shape the work force as it moves forward in an uncertain economic time. More...
Marlborough - Video games, pool tables and a caring staff are just a few elements that mark the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center as a cool place to be after school. Tammy Pudlo, the director of the Pleasant Street Clubhouse in Marlborough, said that often the biggest problem facing communities is providing safe, fun activities for teenage kids. More...
Hudson - For community members with a taste for double espresso mocha lattes or chai tea, the planning of the future Starbucks coff ee shop at 256 Washington St. in Hudson is nearly complete. More...
Region - Tom Brady and the New England Patriots sit on the verge of the "winningest" season in the history of the NFL. Should the Pats beat the Giants on Super Bowl Sunday, there is a great likelihood that this generation will never see another 19-0 perfect season through the playoffs. More...
Department director supports renovating Hudson Senior Center
To the Editor: I am writing in support of the Hudson Senior Center renovation and expansion project. The Town of Hudson ballot question at the February 5th local election (held in conjunction with the Presidential Primary), asks residents to vote on a $4.4 million dollar debt exclusion. More...
Westborough - At Town Meeting in May, the School Department will present an article requesting the allocation of $160,000 for repairs to four schools in town. Superintendent Anne Towle presented the proposal, part of the Capital Improvement Plan for the district, to the School Committee at its Jan. 16 meeting. The committee unanimously approved Towle's recommendation. More...
Region - Marlborough High's girls track program went where none have ever gone before. The Lady Panthers set a new state Class B record for the girls distance medley relay competing at the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association Division 2 Relays at Boston's Reggie Lewis Center Jan. 13. More...
Dino's Trattoria celebrates anniversary Dino and Debbie Ferretti of Dino's Trattoria are celebrating their one-year anniversary as they continue to serve the finest in Italian trattorian cuisine in a elegant and comfortable environment. More...
It appears that we may have turned the corner at last, and the first few weeks of January have seen a big jump in sales activity and even a spike in some prices. Of course, when that happens, it always seems to be met by a big increase in inventory as home sellers come rushing back into the market to capitalize on the opportunities that arise. More...
North- borough - Leo J. Dutram, 9 0 , o f Church Street, died at home Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Annette (Grenier) Dutram; his daughter, Janet Martin and her husband, Wayne; his son, Gary Dutram; and his grandsons, Christopher Martin, Eric Dutram and Maxwell Dutram. More...
Cheerleaders tumble their way to world competition