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June 13, 2008  RSS feed
Getting a lift from Dad
Westborough - Westborough High School graduate Danielle Coffey leaps into the arms of her father, Kevin, moments after commencement exercises concluded June 7. The Westborough school district conferred diplomas on its 270 graduates during the ceremony, which was attended by more than 1,000 family members, friends, teachers and administrators. More...
Local engineer uses planes to get kids excited about science
By Lori Berkey Contributing Writer

Shrewsbury - Most nights after work, Shrewsbury engineer Randolph Holtgrefe heads to his basement, where he uses miniature screwdrivers, small precision saws and other tools to construct motorized model airplanes and to repair ones that have crashed. As vice president and field director of Central Mass. More...

Hudson hosts Special Olympics School Day Games

Hudson - It is a close 25-yard run at the Special Olympics School Day Games in Hudson between (l to r) Katie and Morghan June 3 at the Hudson High School Morgan Bowl. See related article and photos on page 10. More information about the Special Olympics can be found at either www.specialolympics.org or www.specialolympicsma.org. More...

 Westborough
• article has image Kathryn Wilchynski named 2008 recipient of Female Leadership Scholarship
Westborough - Kathryn Wilchynski is an active person's active person. The Westborough High School senior, who will graduate Saturday June 7, is a member of the National Honor Society and the Tri-M Musical Honor Society, and has competed on the Rangers' gymnastics and track and field teams. More...
• article has image Library hosts 'Art of Pastel' workshop
• ChengDu warned by selectmen for incident involving minors
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 Northborough
• The Loop, CVS remain works in progress
Northborough - Despite the sluggish economy, both locally and nationwide, work continues in and around Northborough on several construction projects. The biggest retail development under construction is "The Loop," and it will, in all likelihood, remain at the top of the "under construction" list until its opening, which is tentatively scheduled for sometime in 2010. More...
• article has image Algonquin Regional High graduates 367 in Class of 2008
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 Shrewsbury
• article has image Scout creates children's garden in Prospect Park
Shrewsbury - Girl Scout Danielle Jones cuts the ribbon June 8 to officially open the Children's Herb and Aromatic Garden at Prospect Park in Shrewsbury. Jones's efforts earned her the Girl Scout Silver Award. More...
• New fire chief sworn in
• article has image Scout receives Eagle rank
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 Southborough
• Southborough Education Foundation announces grant recipients
Southborough - Students in Southborough will have a half-dozen fresh and innovative ways to approach their studies next school year, thanks to the Southborough Education Foundation (SEF). More...
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 Marlborough
• article has image Library hosts performing arts festival concert
Marlborough - Seated up front, Marlborough residents (l to r) Elizabeth deLucia, Mimi Murphy and Jo Ann Wright appreciate the first sounds of the er-hu played by Wayland High School freshman Richard Ting, accompanied by Tom Cardonna on piano (not seen here). More...
• article has image 'Pets Gone Healthy' celebrates third anniversary
• Scholarship foundation to host annual award ceremony
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 Hudson
• article has image Flag display a reminder of cost of war
Hudson - When volunteers worked together to place more than 4,000 American flags in a "Field of Flags" exhibit June 8, they began the process that the congregation of the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson hopes will unite people. More...
• Community to enjoy 'Taste of Downtown Marlborough'
• article has image Special Olympics athletes compete in Hudson
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 Region
• Local agency to host vehicle fair
Region - On Saturday June 14, the Assabet Valley Area Family Network is holding a Vehicle Fair at the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Fitchburg Street, Marlborough, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The event will display vehicles of all types, sizes and uses so that area families can get a closeup look, climb aboard and play. More...
• article has image EMC sponsors sold-out golf tournament
• article has image Polito seeks re-election to State House
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 Viewpoint
• article has image The end of an era
Hudson - Along with the 217 graduating seniors who walked the stage at Hudson High School June 1, one more person announced his departure: Principal John Stapelfeld. Wrapping up his 29th year as principal of Hudson High and 43rd year in the Hudson school system, Stapelfeld joked that he is finally "graduating" along with the students. More...
• Letters
• Finance Committee addresses Shrewsbury residents
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 Schools
• article has image Peaslee students pay tribute to local businesses
Northborough - First- and second-grade students at Peaslee Elementary School honored and thanked local businesses June 4 with a display and a 30-minute concert. The displays were miniature model re-creations of the businesses and were complete with essays, posters and photos of the establishments. More...
• article has image Students learn valuable lessons from mock trial
• New Special Education director named
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 Sports
• Algonquin girls tennis team wins second CMass. title in three years
Northborough/Southborough - The undefeated Algonquin Regional High School girls tennis team used balance and depth to defeat Marlborough High, 3-2, and claim its second Central Mass. Division 1 crown in three years. More...
• article has image Heading upfield, eyes on the goal
• article has image Throwing a curve
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 Business
• article has image Snookie's Convenience Store
A convenience store and more
Marlborough - Through the open door of Snookie's Convenience Store, owner David Anastas calls hello to passersby - by name. A man walked into the store recently, and Anastas chatted with him about why he was dressed up. "That gentleman comes in every day to buy his paper," Anastas said. "He came in when it was Delaney's. More...
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• article has image Northwood Behavioral Healthcare
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 Homes
• article has image Why throw cash in the trash? Buy a condo now!
Take advantage of the buyers' market TODAY!
Are condos still a good investment? Despite sagging NATIONAL statistics, first-time homebuyers, students, parents of students, and the many medical residents who live in the Shrewsbury/Northborough/ Westborough area have an attractive investment right under their collective noses. More...
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 Obituaries
• Frank P. Nichols, 90
Westborough - Frank P. Nichols, 90, formerly of Grafton and Worcester, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 in Beaumont Nursing Center of Westborough. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Ann (Dunn) Nichols; his son, Robert Nichols and his wife, Candace; his daughter, Penelope Sullivan and her husband, Charles; and his grandsons, Charlie, Tim, Greg and Brian. More...
• John L. Hopkins, 81
• George C. Lightbody, 81
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