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August 22, 2008  RSS feed
Enjoying a sweet ending
Shrewsbury - (l to r) Ryan Storey, Dominick Ritacco and Stephen Roche enjoy watermelon after the "Watermelon Hunt" earlier this month at Dean Park during the Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Summer Program. Sixty participants broke into groups and had a scavenger hunt for watermelons, with clues created by their counselors. More...
Fund-raisers to help ALS sufferer
By Kate Daly Contributing Writer

Region - The family and friends of Scott Murphy are getting community support to help Scott and his family as they adjust to Scott having amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Scott, 49, was diagnosed with the degenerative illness, also known as Lou Gerhig's disease, in October 2004. More...

New Senior Center becoming reality
By Ken Powers Community Reporter

Northborough - With the foundation of the new Senior Center rising, town officials , stat e representatives and supporters of the drive for a new Senior Center held the ceremonial groundbreaking for the project Aug. 15 at the site, 119 Bearfoot Road. More...

 Westborough
• article has image Local resident named 'Outstanding Parent Advocate'
Westborough - For the past 24 years, the Massachusetts Arts Education Collaborative (MAEC), formerly the Massachusetts Alliance for Arts Education, recognizes exceptional individuals and organizations that are making strides to ensure that every child in Massachusetts receives a high quality arts education. More...
• Woman's club awards scholarships
• article has image Belgian beer and waffles
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 Northborough
• article has image Northborough students receive Garden Club scholarships
Northborough - Carlene DiDonato (left) and Colleen Baldelli (right), members of the Northborough Garden Club Scholarship Committee, recently awarded scholarships to (second from left) Patrick Lowe and Kathlyn Garvey during a potluck supper at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston. More...
• article has image Award-winning band to march in Applefest Parade
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 Shrewsbury
• Fall recreation brochure released
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Department will open enrollment for its fall course off erings beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday Sept. 6. More...
• Shrewsbury Cultural Council seeks funding proposals
• Shrewsbury library on list for construction grants
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 Southborough
• article has image Local author helps build for future
Southborough - Financial planner Tim Higgins recently released his book "Pay For College Without Sacrificing Your Retirement: A Guide To Your Financial Future." The Southborough native examined the challenging process of paying for college and offers helpful instructions on the best way to pay. The concept was one that Higgins felt was necessary to get out to the public. More...
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 Marlborough
• French Hill to hold neighborhood street fair
Marlborough - The public is invited to enjoy an afternoon of family fun Saturday Aug. 30 from 12 to 8 p.m. at the French Hill Neighborhood Street Fair all along Lincoln Street from Broad Street to Cross Street, Marlborough. More...
• article has image Summer workout buddies
• Red Cross holds blood drive, off ers ice cream
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 Hudson
• article has image Playing in the park
Hudson - Elliana Pashalian, 2, swings into the air at the Wood Park playground in Hudson during the July 30 session of "Out and About in the Community," sponsored by the Assabet Valley Area Family Network. More...
• Residents concerned about project contaminating waterways
• article has image Hitting the road for charity
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 Region
• Mastersingers to hold 'Open Rehearsals'
Region - Potential members of the Assabet Valley Mastersingers will be welcomed at Open Rehearsals Tuesday Sept. 2 and Monday Sept. 8. Rehearsal time and location for these dates and all regular Monday practices to follow will be from 7:30 until 9:45 p.m. at St. Mark's School, Marlborough Road (Route 85), Southborough. More...
• New musicians welcome to join community band
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 Viewpoint
• article has image 'Watch what people do, not what they say'
When I became single after divorce and started the arduous process of describing myself in 250 words or less on match.com, I found myself up against a brick wall right from the start. I needed just a few words to use as a "headline," an eye-catching statement that would persuade potential matches to click on my profile and read more. More...
• article has image Put me in, coach
• Letters
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 Schools
• Music association administers scholarships
Westborough - The Westborough Music Parents Association (WMPA) administered 55 scholarships to graduating seniors recently. Forty-two scholarships were funded by the Westborough Music Parents Association. Eight Dunkin' Donuts Marino Organization scholarships, administered by the WMPA, are funded by Brian Marino, owner of the organization. More...
• Area students graduate from Practical Nursing program
• Students graduate from Practical Nursing program
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 Sports
• article has image Seniors hope to rediscover success enjoyed as freshmen
Northborough/Southborough - The band is finally back together. Collectively, Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) senior captains Matt Campbell, Mike Vulcano, Graham Henningson and Brian Bachand believe the reunion will result in a return to the success the quartet enjoyed previously. More...
• Marlborough High to hold third annual All Sports Summit Aug. 24
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 Business
• article has image AT&T Phone Store
Your neighborhood wireless phone store and more
Westborough - When one walks through the door of the AT&T Phone Store in Westborough, conversations about the latest trends or products in wireless phones would be expected, but it is just as likely that the conversation will be about family, vacations, the kids or school. More...
• article has image Dazzle Cheer
• Laurene Aldorisio's Academy of Dance Expressions Open House
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 Homes
• article has image Observations from my third market correction…
As we sit here in August, likely near the bottom of the housing correction, I had a moment to think back on the 20+ years I've been in the industry, and compare this retraction in the market to the others I've seen. More...
• More women looking to buy homes
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 Obituaries
• Irene V. Lewkowicz, 73
Westborough - Irene V. (Knoblock) Lewkowicz, 73, died at home Monday, Aug. 11, 2008 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the beloved wife of the late Edmund Lewkowicz and devoted mother to Paul and his wife, Mary; Andrew and his wife, Lisa; and the late Carla. More...
• Cecile G. Emond, 93
• Richard A. Bilodeau, 58
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