Neighbors helping neighbors

Marlborough/Hudson - Metrowest Animal Awareness Society (MAAS) was founded in 2002 as a 501(3)c feline rescue organization operated entirely by volunteers. In order to control the feral and homeless cat population in Marlborough, Hudson and surrounding towns, MAAS began a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program with feeding stations where the cats are fed daily. The organization maintains a foster care adoption program, with Meow Mixers (meet-and-greet events) twice a month at the Pet Source locations in Stow and Marlborough.

Marlborough - Navy Seaman Joao Paulo C. Lima, son of Ana Marie C. Lima, of Marlborough, and Silvio A. Martins, of Marlborough, recently completed...

Southborough – State Rep. Carolyn Dykema, D-Holliston, recently joined veterans and fellow legislators across the MetroWest region to launch the MetroWest Veterans Consortium. "I am...

Region - This summer, local residents can volunteer with the Fresh Air Fund and host a New York City inner-city child ages 6...

David Eagle ( r ), vice president of Eagle Leasing Company in Southborough, accepts the iPod Nano that he won in a raffle...

Marlborough - Most Sunday mornings Patti Panzarino can be found attending church service at Greater Grace Christian Fellowship in Marlborough, 187 Pleasant St. Outside of the sanctuary, she is not only a founding member of the band, OLYPSYS, but she has recently been crowned Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts.

Westborough - Karl Dunajski's love for photography began when he received his first camera, a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye, as a child. His photography career began in 1960 when he graduated from Braintree High School. He began as a portrait wedding photographer, then later became a member of the Mass. National Guard as a public relations photographer and eventually did forensic photography. Dunajski was a member of the Southeastern Massachusetts Professional Photographers Guild (SEMPPG) from 1960 to 1980. After a successful career as a photographer, Dunajski retired to Westborough five years ago. Retirement, though, did not mean the end of picture-taking for Dunajski.

Northborough - Home Instead Senior Care brings to mind in-home care for frail elders, and those services are the primary part of its business. But the agency also provides short-term services to fill a variety of needs.

Northborough – The town's 2012 Memorial Day parade and ceremony Monday, May 28, will be routed a bit different this year than prior ones...

By Joan Goodchild, Community Reporter Shrewsbury – During a September rehearsal for October performances of "The Curious Savage," Holly Dion, artistic and executive director...

Westborough - After graduating from Westborough High School in 1986 with art awards, a few scholarship offers and an acceptance letter to the Rhode...

Shrewsbury - A Shrewsbury Library Supporters Ballot Question Committee has been formed by a group of Shrewsbury residents who are working together to achieve...

Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury Schools Music Association (SSMA) will hold its 57th Annual Music Drive Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. High School...

Bolton - Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the second annual Chakra Fest will be held at Brook...

Hudson - Rehearsals begin Sept. 15 for River's Edge Community Band's new season. New members are welcome, and rehearsals are open to individuals in...

Shrewsbury - The Artist Guild of Shrewsbury will hold its 1st Annual Art Festival Saturday Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at...

Northborough – Wednesday Aug. 24, from 7 to 8 p.m., families are invited to the meeting room at Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St.,...

Shrewsbury – When Shrewsbury resident Bruce deGraaf decided to attend a public bird walk at Dean Park in 2003, he didn's know the outing would be so fascinating

Westborough – The Hundredth Town Chorus is seeking women singers for its fall season. Rehearsals begin Sept. 6 and no auditions are required. The...

Westborough - Award-winning artist Sandra McCaw, who resides in Westborough, has dreamed of being an artist ever since she can remember.