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March 14th, 2008
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Seeing red
Shrewsbury - St. John's High fans formed a Red Sea of sorts to support its basketball team during the Pioneers' Central Mass. Division 1 final victory, 62-56, over Marlborough High March 7 at WPI's Harrington Auditorium. For more on the game, see related article on page 29. More...
'In Your Shoes' geared to help local community

Westborough - For many of us, when we hear about a friend or community member who has faced an illness or loss, we want to help but often do not know how. Longtime friends Debi Ledoux and Terry Gavin, Westborough residents who have actively participated in national fundraising activities, would l... More...

An Irish sing-along

Marlborough - (l to r) Patricia Callahan and Alice Kimball join in the Irish sing-along following the Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner with lots of fixings, held March 8 at St. Matthias Church. In addition to the dinner, the St. Patrick's Day party featured entertainment by Irish dancers. More...


Deficit means drastic cuts to service levels

Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury is faced with a minimum $1.3 million deficit in the fiscal year (FY) 2009 municipal budget, and has little to no options to raise additional long-term revenue to close that gap without going to the voters. More...


Town could receive early Loop payment

Northborough - While construction of "The Loop" retail development is running behind schedule, payment of the mitigation money regarding the project appears to be ahead of schedule. More...


Jané to run for Board of Selectmen

Westborough - Rod Jané has decided not to run for re-election to the School Committee, but will run for selectman instead. One Board of Selectmen seat opened up recently when Sue Abladian announced she would not run for re-election. More...


Local residents 'Spin for Hope'

Region - Cyclists at Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club and Westborough Tennis and Swim Club raised thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society during the fourth annual Spin for Hope fund-raiser March 2. More than 400 cyclists throughout Massachusetts paid $25 to participate in the thre... More...


 Westborough
•Local artist designs logo for town's new street signs
Westborough - Street signs with a flavor unique to Westborough will be on display beginning this summer. The U.S. Department of Transportation is requiring all cities and towns in the country to update all public roadway signs to conform with a recently approved mandate that requires, among othe... More...
•Julio's hosts whiskey-tasting event
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 Northborough
•Trinity Church donates to Heifer International
Northborough - Trinity Church in Northborough was the place to be the first Sunday in Lent and it had the sight to see: a sheep taking part in worship service. The animal, which the children of Rev. Cynthia Maybeck's flock named "Lily," wasn't sitting in a pew singing hymns. More...
•CJ's Steakloft
•Cub Scout Pack 28 holds annual Pinewood Derby
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 Shrewsbury
•Upcoming Shrewsbury election update
Shrewsbury - As of March 10, seven people have pulled papers to fill two vacancies on the Board of Selectmen. Bruce Card announced earlier this year that he will not seek re-election to the board, and the other seat is that of current Chair Maurice DePalo, who is seeking re-election to the board ... More...
•World Series Trophies come to area
•Tension runs high at budget meeting
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 Southborough
•Selectmen discuss changing insurance coverage policy
Southborough - In the wake of a disagreement between the town and a recently retired teacher, Southborough is investigating a change of policy regarding insurance coverage for town employees. More...
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 Marlborough
•Marlborough group creates international bonds
Marlborough - What started as a casual conversation in a small boutique in Marlborough, England, several years ago has today turned into a friendship and joint partnership between two women an ocean apart trying to increase recycling and reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere. More...
•Scholarship Foundation looking for trivia teams
•St Mary's Credit Union funds 'Home Buying 101'
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 Hudson
•Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
Hudson - Marcia McGee (center) serves chocolate-chip cookies for dessert to Mary Cochran (left) and Viola Ross at the Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner March 8 at the United Methodist Church, as a countdown to St. Patrick's Day. More...
•Photographic art on display at Citizens Bank
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 Region
•Community Advocate,' AstraZeneca sponsor Applefest Road Race
Region - Gathered to announce that the "Community Advocate" and AstraZeneca will be the sponsors of Northborough's 15th Annual Applefest 2008 5k Road Race are (l to r) David Bagdon, Publisher, Community Advocate; Karen Chapman, Vice President, Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce; 2008 Road Race Chai... More...
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 Viewpoint
•Funding from scratch?
Region - With virtually every town and city in the commonwealth coping with rising costs and stagnant revenue, local Boards of Selectmen and School Committees are eyeing the Massachusetts Lottery as a tool to ease the budget crunch. More...
•Letters
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 Schools
•Young inventors share their creations
Shrewsbury - "Don't you hate when you have to scoop dog food out with your hand and it gets all dirty? Well, have I got the answer for you!" It may sound like the beginning of any late night infomercial, but the voice trying to sell a hands-free dog food dispensing machine belongs to a fourth-gr... More...
•Garden Club scholarships available
•Historical Society offering scholarships
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 Police Log
•police log
The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and a sampling of police activity from February 25, 2008 to March 9, 2008. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. More...
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 Sports
•Local sports roundup
Westborough - Finally. It's hard to say that when you consider that the Westborough High girls basketball team captured its first Central Mass. Division 1 championship in 2002, but this year's crown seemed like it was a much more arduous journey. More...
•Splitting the defense
•Pleasantly surprising:
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 Business
•Realtor Vicki A. Aubry
Northborough - For the past 12 years, Vicki A. Aubry has been addressing her clients' needs in the real estate market. Having a background in retail sales gave her the confidence and experience to work well with people. "I worked my way up from a fitting room checker to a retail buyer," Vicki sa... More...
•Business Briefs
•Coldwell Banker Residential donates to Abbey's House
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 Homes
•My Home is Worth What?
Ever notice how many experts crawl out of the woodwork when it comes to selling real estate? Uncle Joe thinks the price should be over the top because a friend of a friend of his sold a colonial just like yours three years ago. Neighbors Bill and Carol want you to set a high price because they thi... More...
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 Obituaries
•Ruth K. Dwyer, 96
Westborough - Ruth K. Dwyer, 96, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Melvin Dwyer. She leaves several cousins and dear friends. She was the mother of the late Stanley Dwyer and sister of the late Dr. Charles Gibbs ... More...
•Lucille D. Fyrburg Walver, 90
•Juliette H. Corfield, 66
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