Neighbors helping neighbors

Southborough – Two-time breast cancer survivor Dru Lindgren of Southborough is committed to finding what causes the disease. She serves as assistant executive director of the Find the Cause Breast Cancer Foundation, formerly known as Art beCAUSE. While the name recently changed, its mission continues to fund scientific research on the environmental causes of breast cancer and educate the public on prevention.

Southborough - According to the Epilepsy Foundation, absence seizures are caused by abnormal activity in a person’s brain and are characterized by a short period of “blanking out” or staring into space. This type of seizure is most common in children ages 4 to 14. When Andrew and Melanie Harmon noticed their 6-year-old daughter Emily “spacing out” for a few seconds several times a day, they assumed that she was just thinking about something because she would return to the conversation or activity as if nothing happened. In August 2013, an EEG confirmed that Emily was experiencing absence seizures.

Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, Inc., (SYFS) in partnership with The Rotary Club of Shrewsbury held its 14th Annual Toy Drive Dec....

Hudson - Have you thought about singing, but didn't know where to start? Then check out Women of Note's "Guest Night" Monday, June 18,...

Marlborough - Bicyclists participate in the ninth annual Pedal to End Cancer (formerly known as Spin for Hope), a three-hour indoor cycling event to...

To the Editor: A hearty "thank you" to all those who participated in the April 21 Town-wide Earth Day Clean-up sponsored by the Westborough Community...

Northborough – For those who must navigate through life with limited or no vision, the world can be frightening and daunting place. But thanks to a special partnership between the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) and Guide Dogs of America, thousands of people have found an independence allowing them to live their lives in a way that they might not have otherwise had.

Shrewsbury – Filling blank walls has become Cathi O"Toole's passion. Give her the challenge of creating a memorable mural, and she will put her talents to the task.

Shrewsbury - (l to r) Jocelyn Baumann and Sophia Bucciarelli, both of Worcester, and Catherine and Cameron Samara of Shrewsbury, deliver Halloween treats Oct....

Westborough - "At work camp, I learned how to love others and how to love myself, and I came home with a new relationship with God," said Katey Allen, a member of the Congregational Church of Westborough. The teenager was one of the 32 teens and seven adults who participated in a recent church service trip to Guilderland, N.Y. Moved by the experience, she seems to have articulated the feelings of many who spent a week repairing homes for low-income households.

Region – When Shrewsbury resident Christine Foley took over as the physical education teacher at South High School in Worcester eight years ago, she could never have predicted the direction her career would take her. What started out as a part-time volunteer effort has become a full-time commitment to her students and the community.

Marlborough – Billy Richards of Marlborough is preparing to ride in his seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), an annual bike-a-thon that raises funds for life-saving cancer research. This year, he’s particularly determined to fundraise for the cause.

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Garden Club awarded scholarships to the following students (l to r) Breanna Daly, Deanna Inesor, Jessica Fujimori and Edward Crosier...

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough - The Northboro Junior Woman's Club (NJWC) has been sending Valentine’s Day cards to veterans for the past 10...

By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter Marlborough - In true holiday spirit, Marlborough Firefighters are providing holiday dinners to several low-income families who do not...

By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer Shrewsbury - Creative outlets give people a chance to express themselves while bonding with their peers. But due to mobility...

Westborough - Live, in Westborough, the 12th annual concert of the Vivaldi Cello Festival Orchestra will take place Saturday, May 26, starting at 7...

Southborough – Founded in 2014, the Southborough Community Fund (SCF) awarded 10 grants totaling $30,000 in its first year. SCF is one of three town funds formed within the Foundation for MetroWest (FMW), of which Judy Salerno serves as executive director. “One of the things the foundation does is assemble a group of people in their community to work on building local resources,” she explained. “We serve 33 cities and towns. We recognize that not everyone identifies with all of MetroWest; they do identify with their individual town, such as Southborough.”

Shrewsbury - Gina Tiberio Hamilton of Shrewsbury will participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Worcester Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sunday, Sept. 24, at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester.

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Garden Club is busy preparing for this year's annual plant sale, to be held Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m....