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August 15, 2008  RSS feed
On the road
Shrewsbury - Skip and Barbara Carpenter of Shrewsbury prepare to depart Shrewsbury Common Aug. 2 in their 1911 Ford. The couple is part of the "Autoneers of the Horseless Carriage Club of America." The group meets for approximately six "day tours" per summer to get their pre-1916 automobiles out on the road. More...
Peace activists mark Hiroshima anniversary
By Kate Daly Contributing Writer

Westborough - Aug. 6, 1945, exploded in white light for the residents of Hiroshima, Japan. Decades later, the fallout from the atomic explosion that marked the beginning of the end of World II in the Pacific theater continues to rain death and disease. More...

Going up!

Hudson - Zachary Stevens, 3, gets a great view from on top of the shoulders of his father, Craig, as they watch one of the 11 balloons ascend in the early morning of Aug. 9, the start of the two-day Hot Air Balloon Festival held on the field of the Hudson Elks Pavilion. This marked the fourth year the local Elks sponsored the event in association with the Hudson Public Library. This year, representatives from the Boys & Girls Club of MetroWest hosted children's activities. PHOTO/ED KARVOSKI JR. More...

 Westborough
• article has image Housing Partnership to Hold Aff ordable Housing Lottery
Westborough - The Westborough Housing Partnership invites interested, income eligible families to enter a lottery for single-family residences available for resale under Westborough's aff ordable housing opportunities. One three-bedroom home, located at 11 Indian Pond Road and priced at $184,308, is available immediately. More...
• Thompson will not serve on Town Manager Search Committee
• article has image South Street Diner awards scholarship
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 Northborough
• article has image Recreation Department holds successful summer program
Northborough - This summer, due in large part to the sluggishness of the economy, was one of the most challenging for Recreation Department Director Allie Lane. It has also been one of the most successful. The Northborough Recreation Department wrapped up its eight-week day program Aug. More...
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 Shrewsbury
• article has image Sheriff hosts picnic for seniors
Shrewsbury/Northborough - Worcester County Sheriff Guy Glodis greets Ed Bombard, Peggy Ontso and Mary Ellen Bombard, all of Northborough, at the fourth annual "Tribute to Seniors" picnic held Aug. 2 at SAC Park. More...
• Shrewsbury man killed by train in Westborough
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 Southborough
• Southborough to hold 'Summer Nights'
Southborough - The fifth annual celebration of Southborough Summer Nights will take place Monday Aug. 25 at the Neary School field. The festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will end with a fireworks display set off at 8 p.m. Admission is free. More...
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 Marlborough
• article has image Group holds conservation campaign during 'brownout' season
Marlborough - Green Marlborough's first energy conservation campaigns were launched on Saturday mornings in front of the Marlborough Post Office. Now, the organization is once again gearing up for another Saturday morning educational mission. This time, the group of environmentally concerned residents is hitting the beat to promote water and electricity conservation. More...
• article has image A day for knights
• article has image Local seniors participate in wide range of activities at Senior Center
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 Hudson
• article has image Women invited to sing
Hudson - Women of Note members, along with several guests, sing a song in four-part a cappella harmony at the first of four musical meetings known as "Summer Sing Fling," held Aug. 4 at Grace Baptist Church. Women of all ages who enjoy singing are invited to attend Monday evenings through Aug. 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church, located at 353 River St. More...
• Hudson voter registration deadline
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 Region
• article has image Treasures Upscale Thrift Store opens in North Grafton
Region - The Treasures Upscale Thrift Store in North Grafton officially opened June 17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by town, state and local officials and other dignitaries. More...
• State issues warning about dangers of lightning
• article has image Recreation Department holds summer golf program
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 Viewpoint
• article has image The price is … negotiable
Westborough - After several weeks of discussion about the wording for the town manager job advertisement, the Westborough Board of Selectmen voted July 30 not to be "boxed in." While Westborough wants to attract qualified candidates, some selectmen feared that posting a definitive salary range would limit negotiating power. More...
• Thanks to companies who support Food Pantry
• Church offers sympathy after Knoxville killings
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 Schools
• High school band wins at music festival
Westborough - The Westborough High School Band took home three awards at the 2008 Virginia Beach Festivals of Music in May. The band, with members of the school's wind ensemble, concert and marching bands, earned an "excellent" rating and were ranked first in class AA, the largest class in the competition. More...
• Middle schools to host open houses
• School administrators look for community input
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 Sports
• article has image Local sports roundup
Algonquin's fall sports teams will hope to duplicate success enjoyed by spring squads
Northborough/Southborough - With the high school fall sports seasons looming on the horizon, a quick look back at all the Algonquin Regional High School teams accomplished this past spring might be in order. The girls tennis team enjoyed an undefeated regular season, captured the Central Mass. More...
• article has image Taking aim
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 Business
• article has image Patricia Brosnihan Dance Center
'Instilling a passion for dance'
Region - No matter who walks in the door - a professional dancer, a toddler dreaming of a ballet birthday party, or a teen wondering if she's too old to start - Patricia Brosnihan Dance Center has something to off er them. More...
• article has image Amcomm Wireless
• Congregation B'nai Shalom open house
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 Homes
• article has image Hot Market: Glacial Move In Prices, Sales Signaling Turn Around
In real estate, the traditional mantra was always location, location, location. In today's world of value-based purchasing, it's price, price, price. Around the country, prices have hit a psychological floor for buyers who now believe now is the time to get off the fence and get into the game of buying homes. More...
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 Obituaries
• Melville A. Bixby, 86
Westborough - Melville A. Bixby, 86, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. He leaves his wife, Alice (Shea) Bixby; his son, Peter Bixby; his daughter, Donna Jurka; his sisters, Rita King and Edna Twombly; and five grandchildren. More...
• Harlow H. Lutke, 60
• Thomas-Tarridge P. Andrews Sr., 79
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