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Northborough police respond to fatal car crash on Route 9
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
UPDATE: Auburn Police Chief Andrew Sluckis has confirmed via Twitter that the crash reported in Northborough on Sunday night was, indeed,...
UPDATE: DA identifies Shrewsbury woman found dead alongside daughter, March 19
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
UPDATE: The woman found dead alongside her daughter in Shrewsbury, March 19, has been identified. Shrewsbury Police, meanwhile, have reiterated...
Shrewsbury man and dog survive encounter with bear
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury – What started out as a typical morning trail walk for Brendan Lennon and his dog, Greta, resulted in...
JoeCleans
Shrewsbury—Joe Marinelli uses the word “refresh” a lot. He applies it not only to the way carpets, furniture or tile and grout look when his cleaning company finishes its work, but also to the way that work makes customers feel.
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...
Regional COVID-19 vaccination site to open in Westborough
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
WESTBOROUGH - The DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough will soon serve as a mass COVID-19 vaccination site.
Announcing the news with a...
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.
Northborough families are going on a ‘bear hunt’
By Debra Roberts, Contributing Writer
Northborough – Staying socially engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic can be challenging but members of our local communities are finding...
Shrewsbury may soon drop to “Green” COVID risk category
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Town Manager Kevin Mizikar was cautiously optimistic when he reported to the Board, March 9, that since their...
Warlock of Westborough – Part I
Westborough – Although the Warlock of Westborough, Ted Rabouin, passed away in 2004, he remains a rich part of the town's history. His home, a black cottage painted with flowers and mushrooms, which sat nestled in a wooded area on Bowman Street across from the reservoir has since been leveled and a new home has taken its place, but the stories of what went on there will be etched in the minds of many forever.
Shrewsbury High School Art Festival
Shrewsbury – On May 18, Shrewsbury High School presented a large impressive gallery in their cafeteria that exhibited collections of artwork by students during this school year.
The holiday spirit shines – brightly – in Southborough neighborhood
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Southborough - Growing up in Somerville, John Mansfield’s family always decorated the outside of their house for Christmas. So when...
Warlock of Westborough – Part II
Westborough – "In a little black cottage out of "Hansel and Gretel" on Bowman Street near a quiet reservoir and many pine trees lives 41-year-old Ted Rabouin, high priest of New England witchcraft. He publicly announced himself 10 years ago in order to dispel the countless myths about witches throughout history." (Beaver County Times, Jan.13, 1975)
Ted Raboiun, the Warlock of Westborough and former high priest of the Church of Wicca, gained fame on a 1970s episode of "Bewitched" when the sitcom witch, Samantha Stephens, visited Salem for a series of episodes. Rabouin appeared alongside Laurie Cabot, an American Witchcraft high priestess and the "unofficial" witch of Salem. At one point during filming Cabot said, "Ah yes, Teddy, my favorite Warlock!" bringing him instant fame.
Despite fears, town clerks say they haven’t seen mail delays ahead of upcoming elections
Two area town clerks say the problem they face this election season is not a feared delay in ballots arriving via the mail, but rather, a crush of them.
Marlborough COVID-19 update as of March 24
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - The largest population center in the region, Marlborough has stood on the front lines of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic...
Magay & Barron Eye Center – Worcester optician provides stylish eyeglasses and personalized service
By Nancy Brumback, Contributing Writer
Business name: Magay & Barron Eye Center
Address: 460 Lincoln St., Worcester
Owners: Jim and Eddi Magay
Contact Information: 508-852-3760
www.magayandbarron.com
What services do you...
Westborough cellist Fung wins prestigious international competition
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – Showing tremendous poise, grace and talent, Zlatomir Fung recently did what no American has done in 30 years...
Shrewsbury High graduates 433 in 2019 at DCU Center
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury – Diplomas were presented to 433 class of 2019 Shrewsbury High School (SHS) graduates during a ceremony May...
Children’s librarian dresses up to spark literary fun
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury - Roxanne Starkin fondly recalls her childhood when her mother was studying for her bachelor’s degree and carted her...
After crash last week, another truck hits Westborough bridge
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
Westborough - A semi truck hit the low train bridge over East Main St, March 17. This marks the second such...