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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,...

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...

By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer Shrewsbury – What started out as a typical morning trail walk for Brendan Lennon and his dog, Greta, resulted in...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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 – 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.

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...

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.

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. 

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...

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...

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – Showing tremendous poise, grace and talent, Zlatomir Fung recently did what no American has done in 30 years...

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Shrewsbury – Diplomas were presented to 433 class of 2019 Shrewsbury High School (SHS) graduates during a ceremony May...

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...

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...