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Westborough students hope to spread passion for community service

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Westborough- Abigail McLucas and Elizabeth Hopkinson, both students at Westborough High School, are on a mission to empower students of...

Moms turn grief into recovery through local support group

Marlborough – A pair of mothers who lost their sons to drug overdose are using their tragedy to help others. Kathy Leonard lost her 27-year-old son Jonathan Testa in December and Cheryl Juaire lost her son Corey Merrill, 23, in 2011 – both to heroin overdose.

Friends to host event in honor memory of Northborough woman

Monies raised will go to children Marlborough – The community at large is coming together on Saturday, July 13 to honor the memory of Debra...

Community support offered for Northborough family

Funds being raised for five children left behind after family tragedy   Northborough – The community at large is responding in a very generous way to...

Best of 2018 – Shrewsbury family honors daughter’s memory by supporting NICU families

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Kate and Dan Brown of Shrewsbury know something about accepting help when help is offered. They needed it...

Wegmans offers employment opportunities for those with disabilities

Northborough – In an economic environment that is still struggling, many are still finding it difficult to gain employment. For those with disabilities, the search can be especially frustrating. But thanks to the Central Mass Employment Collaborative (CMEC ) over 100 Massachusetts residents have found jobs this past year, including 26 at the Wegmans store in Northborough.

5K race planned to remember Melican Middle School teacher

Northborough – Lisa (Gentilotti) Kaplan, a 12-year veteran Spanish teacher at Robert E. Melican Middle School and lifelong resident of the area, passed away Nov. 23, after a six-week battle with a rare and aggressive type of mesothelioma. She was a graduate of Westborough High School and Assumption College, and had lived in Grafton. A 5K race is being planned for Saturday, May 14, to celebrate her memory.
Alyssa DiGiovanni holds the Best Ears trophy won by her dog Rudy. Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Westborough Rotarians treat families to fall fest

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Westborough – The Rotary Club of Westborough presented its first Family Fall Festival the weekend of Oct. 13 and...

Charlotte Spinney Vision Scholarship: Accepting donations to change lives

  By Kate Tobiasson, Contributing Writer Westborough - For nearly 25 years, the Charlotte Spinney Vision Scholarship has been making a difference in the lives of...

Community invited to support Westborough native on Jan. 20

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Westborough - Friends and family of Westborough native Tom McDonald, 56, are organizing a fundraiser event to help cover medical...

Thanks to generosity of many, Westborough’s Project Graduation is a huge hit

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough –Westborough High School’s graduation ceremony, held June 2 at the school’s athletic field, was one of traditional pomp, circumstance...

Officials break ground on new turf fields at Shrewsbury High School

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – The weather was unseasonably cool but the spirit was very warm June 5 when Superintendent of Shrewsbury...

Fresh Start Furniture Bank helps those in need

By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter Hudson - Fresh Start Furniture Bank is a volunteer-based charity located in Hudson which provides free furniture and home...

Habitat for Humanity volunteers build playhouses for families of veterans

Northborough - Over 50 volunteers occupied the parking lot at Trinity Church April 29 as they teamed up with Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Great Worcester’s Operation Playhouse. Two playhouses were built, designed, and decorated and at the end of the day were unveiled and donated to two local military families.

BORO Sugar Shack ready to help you with Valentine’s Day gifts

Westborough - The Westborough Public Schools Bridging Over To Right Opportunities (BORO) program provides opportunities for adult students ages 18-22, with special abilities, to...

Shrewsbury Halloween maze collects $4,500 for SYFS

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury - Sean McNamara, Shrewsbury resident and creator of the Haunted Hillando Halloween Maze on Hillando Drive, recently announced...

Algonquin students make inclusion a priority through awareness initiative

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – “Music is power,” noted Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) student Camron Nodoushani on Jan. 22 at an...

Kickball tourney to benefit girl with stage 4 neuroblastoma

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Hudson/Marlborough – Organizers of the 17th annual Snowflake Festival Charity Kickball Tournament are currently seeking base sponsors, raffle prizes,...

Snowflakes fall for 18th charity kickball tourney

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Hudson/Marlborough – On March 2, a light snowfall steadily – and fittingly – occurred during the 18th annual Snowflake Charity...

Kits for Kids gives back to children in need

By MaryCatherine Karcich, Contributing Writer Marlborough – What began as a homegrown charity has blossomed into a nonprofit aimed to give children comfort in an...