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Northborough – On the heels of the Red Sox World Series Win, the Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) drama department is well into rehearsals for its upcoming production of "Damn Yankees." The musical comedy, which made its Broadway premiere in 1955, is based on the novel, "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant," by Douglas Wallop. The play features music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury High School Girls’ Volleyball team will hold its fifth annual “Dig Pink” matches Tuesday, Oct. 4, versus Wachusett Regional High...

Westborough - On Jan. 19, members of the First United Methodist Church, teamed up with members of St. Luke's Parish to host the fifth Annual Appalachian Service Project (ASP) Chili Challenge. The fundraiser, which drew a crowd of more than 125, took place at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Proceeds from the evening, which topped $2,000, will help approximately 84 students (from both churches) participating in ASP this July.

Worcester - Political and Civic Involvement Opportunities Inc. of Massachusetts (PACIO) is sponsoring a voter registration drive at the Price Chopper, 221 Park Ave.,...

The Shrewsbury High School Colonials hosted the Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks for a girls' lacrosse game May 3.

Marlborough – Children and their caregivers from the Together We Can Family Network (TWCFN) recently joined residents at the Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center for the first installment of the 2012-2013 season of an intergenerational music program featuring performer Carrie Rowan, of Northborough, also known as Ms. Carrie.

Region – Preparation to enroll eligible residents of central Massachusetts as participants in the Cancer Prevention Study?3 (CPS-3) was discussed at a March 26 press conference at Worcester City Hall. Among the five sites hosting enrollment is the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA in Westborough, which serves nine communities including Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Southborough and Westborough. Non-members are welcomed to enroll in CPS-3. Enrollment will also be available at three locations in Worcester and one in Fitchburg.

By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer Grafton – As challenging as it is be a firefighter, some want to go above and beyond, such as the...

By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer Shrewsbury – The St. John’s School boys’ basketball team defeated visiting Algonquin Regional by a score of 65-60 in a...

Helping to initiate the body’s natural healing capacities  By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer Northborough - There is an old saying that “prevention is the best medicine,”...

Westborough - Local attorney Carolyn Spring announced the start of the fifth season of her show on Westborough Cable TV called “Law for Your Life.” Each show discusses and provides information on a legal or financial matter, or a topic of interest to the senior members of the community.

Hudson – Edward P. Karvoski Sr., 90, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford after...

Hopkinton - Dawn E. Smith, APMA®, CFP®, CDFA®, CLTC®, CRPC®, Chief Executive Officer, Oasis Financial Services, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial...

Shrewsbury – Each year, Roger and Sue McCarthy donate to a selected charity on behalf of the business they own, McCarthy Landscaping and Irrigation, Inc. Long-time supporters of breast cancer aid organizations, the couple had personal reasons this year for wanting to find an organization that helps local people affected by the disease. Sue’s research turned up the Breast Friends Connection, which offers a monthly support group in Shrewsbury as well as other assistance. After learning details about what the group provides, the McCarthys wrote them a check for $2,000 to support the organization.

Southborough - A rainy morning May 10 cleared in time for the New England Center for Children's (NECC) eighth annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism, beginning and ending at Neary Elementary School. Over 1,200 runners and walkers participated, many of whom returned from previous years.

Shrewsbury – Support from the community continues to grow for Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services (SYFS). Last year, a record number of 375 guests attended the agency’s major fundraiser. The event committee’s goal is to match that turnout for the 11th annual Gala to be held Saturday, March 14, 6 p.m., at St. John’s High School.

Marlborough – The Highland City Striders Running Club is hosting their ninth annual Running with the Wolves 10k race Wednesday, July 12, at 6:30...

Northborough—Attorney Jane Fraier spends a lot of time in court litigating divorce cases. But she urges couples to try mediation first. Fraier is a partner with Monique Maillet at the Northborough firm of Fraier & Maillet, and she has specialized in family law since 1992.

Westborough - For years, the Center for Women and Enterprise’s (CWE) Central Mass. office, based in Worcester, has helped hundreds of people jumpstart their careers. Now, with a move to a new Westborough location, the nonprofit hopes to expand its reach to serve more people beyond the city’s borders. When their lease was up in Worcester, the organization decided a move to Westborough made sense for several reasons, according to the organization’s Central Mass. Program Manager Lori Allen. The Worcester location was not compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and parking was an issue at times.

Shrewsbury – The following events listed below are the core events sponsored by Spirit of Shrewsbury Festival Committee. For more information, visit www.spiritofshrewsbury.org. Volunteers are always welcome and this is a great way to get community service hours for teens.