Southborough - Santa greets the throng of delighted children and parents who turned out Dec. 6 to meet him as his helicopter landed in the playing fields at St. Mark' School. (See page 10 for more photos and information about the event. More...
Shrewsbury - About 20 years ago, Laurie Lindberg Hogan was plugging away as a member of the League of Women's Voters of Shrewsbury (LWV), trying to encourage citizen participation. More...
Hudson - Katia Santos, 6, meets Santa Claus at the Town Hall during the sixth annual "Hudson Holiday Downtown Stroll" Dec. 5. Horse-drawn hayrides traveled along Main Street, while many merchants held open houses and served refreshments. Also participating with activities were the Hudson Senior Center, St. More...
Westborough - Workers from Serrato Signs in Worcester provide a facelift to Harry's Restaurant on Route 9, removing the old painted sign and replacing it with a more state-of-theart one that features the eatery's mascot, Sam the Clam. More...
Northborough - Below: The "Three Amigos Incognito" team of M.J. Fredette, Karen Buzanoski and Louise Leo put their heads together as they compete in the fifth annual Community Spelling Bee presented by the Rotary Club of Northborough last month. More...
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury League of Women Voters (SLWV) will host its Annual Holiday Tea Sunday Dec. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Asa Waters Mansion, 123 Elm St. in Millbury. The Honored Guest will be outgoing State Sen. Edward M. Augustus Jr., D-Worcester, for his distinctive service to Massachusetts. More...
Southborough - Christmas arrived in Southborough in a rush of whirling wind. Santa descended in a helicopter in front of hundreds of dazzled onlookers at the St. Mark's School playing fields. More...
Marlborough - State Sen. Pamela P. Resor, D-Acton, and State Rep. (and Senator-elect) Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton, are hosting a drive to collect items to send U.S. troops serving overseas. The drive will be held Saturday Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marlborough Historical Society at 377 Elm St., in Marlborough. More...
Hudson - Ready to light the Christmas trees, Santa arrives at the Hudson Rotary Dec. 5 on top of a horse-drawn wagon along with his elves, who are also Hudson Girl Scouts. More...
To the Editor: Years ago there was no leash law in Northborough. Dogs were free to run through neighbor's gardens and were always in danger of being killed in traffic. However, as they ran through the neighborhood, they satisfied their instinct to socialize with other dogs and were able to expend their energy by running unencumbered by a leash. More...
Westborough - The school district's stipend structure, a focal point of the most recent contract negotiations between the School Committee and Westborough Teachers Association (WTA), has begun to get the update it needs. More...
Region - Nick Johnson scored on a two-yard run with 7:46 to play to break a 16-16 tie and help lift Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (AVRTHS) of Marlborough to a 24-16 win over Easthampton in the Division 3A Central/ Western High School Super Bowl, played Dec. 7 at Worcester State College. More...
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Northborough - From Ed Hardy Sunglasses to Haflinger Wool Clogs, "Edward James Stores," located at 247 West Main St. in Northborough, is stocked with a diverse selection of merchandise certain to please everyone on your holiday shopping list. More...
Dear Santa, I know it is time to start my Christmas list, so here goes… My own personal list is very short - not even enough to mention as I am truly grateful for the wonderful family, friends and coworkers that I have in my life and the great clients I have had through the years. I am grateful for a nice place to live and wonderful neighbors. More...
Hudson - Ann Marie Beauregard, 59, died Monday Dec. 1, 2008, at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. Born in Marlborough, daughter of the late Carl Beauregard, who died in 1954, and Frances (McIlveen) Beauregard-Conti, she was raised in Hudson. She attended local schools and was a 1967 graduate of Hudson High School. More...
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