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Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: On May 12th, at approximately 8:20 AM, the Westborough Police Department was assisting with...

Northborough – The Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks boys’ and girls’ basketball teams defeated the Shrewsbury High School Colonials in back-to-back games Feb. 6. The combination of senior night for Algonquin, the spirited crowd and the music of the pep band provided the extra bit of magic the Tomahawks needed to pull off two dramatic wins.

Marlborough - The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will hold its Annual Meeting and election of officers Wednesday, June 8, at 5 p.m. at Employment Options Function Room, 82 Brigham St. in Marlborough. Guests will include keynote speaker Daniel Verrico, chair of the Capitol Fundraising Committee of the Marlborough Public Library Foundation, Alice Welch, president of the Massachusetts Friends of Libraries, and Mayor Arthur Vigeant.

Northborough – Students from the Cornerstone Academy recently were awarded medallions in the 2015 National Mythology Exam. The purpose of the exam is to inspire students to learn about classical mythology and literature.

Northborough ??" Residents who want their private ways plowed, sanded, and salted by the town this winter can expect to pay a little bit more. Selectmen on Oct. 7 voted unanimously to increase fees $5 for plowing and $5 for sanding and salting.

Northborough - St. Rose of Lima recently collected approximately 1,100 gifts for children and families in need as part of their Giving Tree effort run by the church’s youth. Around 70 student volunteers in grades 7-12 were involved this year.

Grafton – For Grafton resident Lisa Nelson, advocacy for students with dyslexia is a personal crusade. One of her three children, now in ninth grade, has struggled with the learning disability that affects the ability to read.

Southborough - Plans for a new ropes course at the Fay School were already underway this past summer when Bob Rojee, Fay’s director of FaySummer and Auxiliary Programs, learned of a unique opportunity to help the local Southborough community.

Westborough – With the decision to have the town’s American Legion Stowell-Parker Post 163 move out of its 7 Parkman St. location, an important part of Westborough’s history is coming to sad, but inevitable end.

Region – The Community Advocate is now partnering with Charter TV3 in Worcester to produce a new cable feature – “Your Community Advocate – Focusing...

Southborough – The town's "Swap Shop" will remain open, at least for the near future. The shop had been due to close on Jan. 7 but was issued a reprieve by the Board of Selectmen at its Jan. 3 meeting. Over 700 residents had signed a petition protesting the closing and another 300 had signed a second petition that had been started by students at the Neary School.

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Region – Members of the Boroughs Loop Trail Committee are in the final stages of work that has been...

Marlborough – Perhaps no one is hoping more for clear skies Thursday, July 18, than the three-part harmony trio known as the Mood Elevators. That's when they'se scheduled to perform with a five-piece band as part of Marlborough's annual Summer Concert Series at Union Common from 7 to 9 p.m. – weather permitting.

Marlborough - Pets Gone Healthy will be hosting a free seminar with special guest Jacqueline Hill Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. Hill, the...

By Andrew Strecker, Senior Community Reporter Westborough – The Republican tax bill, passed by Congress in December 2017 and lead by President Trump, may have...

Southborough – Guests attending the Oct. 11 meeting of the Breakfast Club at the Southborough Senior Center learned more about that morning's guest speaker, John Del Rios. Some already knew he volunteered to design, build, and maintain the center's website. But many were unaware that he's also an experienced stone and wood sculptor.

Shrewsbury – Firefighter Bob Ljunggren maintains a full work schedule with four jobs at different locations including the Shrewsbury Fire Department, where he’s also a hazmat technician. During time off from work March 29, he attended the annual awards and recognition ceremony held at the fire station.

Northborough – Members of the Northborough's 250th Town Chorus have been rehearsing for weeks and will perform a free concert to celebrate the town's anniversary Aug. 10 at 7:30 pm at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St. Under the direction of Tom Lowe, the chorus will be performing selected choral pieces from two of Northborough's own composers, Abraham Wood and William Kellette.

Westborough - Boston Lawnmower Company is having a Pre-Season Snow Thrower Sale starting Saturday, Aug. 20 and running through Sunday, Aug. 28. The sale will include big savings on select Ariens Snow Throwers and free local delivery. The service department is also holding its annual Snow Thrower Service Special which offers free pick-up and delivery within the local area if you sign up by Saturday, Oct. 15.

Northborough - Pancake lovers flocked to the American Legion Vincent F. Picard Post 234 for the annual Boy Scout Troop 1 pancake breakfast on...