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May 2, 2008  RSS feed
Tykes bike for a cause
Shrewsbury - Jack Combs, 5, Lucy Combs, 7, Alex Lapierre, 10, and Connor Lyons, 5, prepare to begin a "trike-athon" April 21 to benefit Children's Miracle Network. The event was organized by Holly Richardson of Shrewsbury after her 5-year-old son, Christopher, was inspired by a similar event he saw on television. More...
Author aims to help children cope with grief
Tatnuck Bookseller to host book signing May 10
By Mary Pritchard Contributing Writer

Westborough - Ruth Baer spent many hours over the past year at her desk with a photo of her granddaughter Samantha Rose in front of her for inspiration. After the sudden death of Samantha in September 2006, Baer wrote a children's book about grief. More...

Marlborough's skateboard park is a hit

Marlborough - Gathered on one of the ramps at the Marlborough Recreation Center Skateboard Park April 23 are a group of cousins, including (front, l to r) Jayson Dudley, Reece Rakouskas, Blake Rakouskas, (back, l to r) Cameron Dudley and Kyle Rakouskas. More...

 Westborough
• Class of 1978 plans 30th reunion in August 2008
Westborough - The Westborough High School Class of 1978 Reunion Committee is busy planning the upcoming 30th class reunion to be held Saturday Aug. 9 at the newly renovated Doubletree Hotel on Route 9 in Westborough. All classmates are encouraged to update their information on the website at www.whs78.us. More...
• article has image Signs of spring
• It's a parade!
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 Northborough
• article has image Community service award honors Rosemary Joseph
Northborough/Southborough - Rosemary Joseph spent less than a year as the superintendent of the Northborough and Southborough schools, but she left a lasting impression on those she worked with. So lasting an impression, in fact, that the school district has chosen to commemorate her legacy with an award in her name. More...
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 Shrewsbury
• Fire Department open house planned
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury residents will get to take a look around at the new Fire Station Headquarters during an open house Sunday May 18. Firefighters will be on hand to show people around the new facility, and Smokey the Bear and Sparky the Firedog will be on hand to greet visitors and take photos with the kids. More...
• Spring cleaning at Beal School
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 Southborough
• Planning Board prepares to review draft Master Plan
Southborough - Sometime this month, possibly at its meeting Monday May 5, the Planning Board will begin the process of adopting the draft Master Plan, created by the Master Plan Steering Committee. It was reviewed in a public hearing last month and has been tweaked based on suggestions made during that hearing. More...
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 Marlborough
• New organization for school administration proposed
Marlborough - In an effort to save teaching positions during the upcoming tight fiscal year 2009 budget season, the Marlborough Public School System is in the process of reconstructing the organization chart for the district's administrative positions. More...
• Library to hold lecture on Knights Templar
• article has image Historical Society to host house tour, tea
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 Hudson
• article has image Community joins together for '12,402 Steps to Cure Sarcoma Walk'
Hudson - On Saturday May 3 at 10 a.m. for the fourth straight year, the Hudson High School football field (the Morgan Bowl) will host the "12,402 Steps to Cure Sarcoma Walk," one of the largest fund-raising events for Massachusetts General Hospital's Sarcoma Cancer Center. More...
• article has image Hudson to host Fresh Air Fest, Trashy Art Show
• Historical Society Museum to host Open House
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 Region
• article has image Girl Scouts name 'Women of Distinction'
Region - Four women from the Metrowest area were honored April 8 at the Beachwood Inn in Worcester by the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts during the 16th annual Women of Distinction Gala Luncheon. More...
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 Viewpoint
• article has image Voters take another swing at Proposition 2-1/2 override
Shrewsbury - On Tuesday May 6, the Shrewsbury School Committee will be asking voters for a Proposition 2-1/2 override to fund the proposed school budget. This marks the fourth time in five years that the request has been made; while last year's attempt was just narrowly defeated, the two previous votes were a resounding "no. More...
• Letters
• Resident urges vote for DePalo
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 Schools
• article has image 'Shooting Stars' problem solve for Destination Imagination
Shrewsbury - Oak Middle School seventhgraders and members of the "Shrewsbury Shooting Stars" Destination Imagination (DI) team Liz Howland, Imogen Thomas, Jen Tylock, Lucy Ding, Angela Su, Anjali Puthanangady and Annie Krumpoch pose after a dress rehearsal held at Sherwood Middle School in March, with a wheelchair they made together as part of their challenge. More...
• article has image Fales kindergartners study fossils
• article has image Family fun at Armstrong
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 Sports
• Tennis-playing Pioneers have revenge on their minds
Shrewsbury - Talk about uncharted waters. For the first time in Ed Hippert's eight years as coach, a mention of the St. John's tennis team isn't preceded by the words defending Division 1 champions. "It's a little diff erent this year because of that, sure," Hippert said. "But it's good, too. It's really given these kids a sense of purpose. More...
• article has image Throwing strikes
• article has image Making his pitch
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 Business
• article has image Coldwell Banker Realtor Lee Joseph
Providing answers is Lee Joseph's strength
Shrewsbury - A funny thing happened to Lee Joseph as she was on her way to law school more than 20 years ago, and her entire life is different because of it. It was the mid-1980s and Joseph had just put the finishing touches on a dance career that focused on modern, ballet and jazz and had featured performances all over the country. More...
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• article has image Bay State All Star Cheer and Dance
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 Homes
• article has image If You Want Your House Sold …
Like him or not, Ben Bernanke has presided over the Federal Reserve System during one of the most tumultuous housing crises in a generation. He is the Fed Chief and as such he is responsible for the well being of the economy. Monday morning quarterbacking is a lot easier than during a game; a team needs a first down in a fourth and five situation. More...
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 Obituaries
• Donald K. Bean Jr., 81
Westborough - Donald K. Bean, Jr., 81, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Westborough Health Care Center. He leaves his wife, Ruth (Aldrich) Bean, and his children, Cynthia Drisko and her husband, John; Donald Bean III and his wife, Cheryl; Ruth Spaulding and her husband, Mark; and Robert Bean. More...
• Annette S. Dutram, 86
• Anthony N. Tomasiello Sr., 87
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