Events

Grafton - The Grafton Police will host their thirteenth annual National Night Out Block Party at their headquarters on Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 5-8...

Region – With this year’s theme of music, melodic sounds of various genres accompanied the traditionally creative sights Sept. 9 when the annual Lake Quinsigamond Boat Parade began and ended at Regatta Point in Worcester.

HUDSON – Young innovators and entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their ideas for businesses or homemade products at a “Young Entrepreneurs Market and Shark...

By Janice Elizabeth Berte, Contributing Writer Marlborough - From infants to seniors, there were good times to be had June 2 at the 20th annual...

Westborough - The Westborough Historical Society will hold a Memorial Cemetery Tour, “Death Heads and Angels,” Saturday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. Presenter Leslie M. Leslie will lead the tour of Westborough’s oldest cemetery and speak about the community’s first settlers and the stories told by the early Puritan gravestone symbols.

Marlborough – The Marlborough Central Fire Station hosted a fun and educational open house Oct. 14 in observance of National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8 to 14). This year’s theme was “Every Second Counts: Plan Two Ways Out!” The fire-safety literature distributed emphasized that everyone needs to have an escape plan.

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Westborborough – With frigid temperatures outdoors in single digits Jan. 6, families enjoyed swimming in the dome-covered pool at...

Marlborough – At the Raymond C. Richer Elementary School Science Fair Nov. 2, groups of students swarmed around various tables, such as “Make Red Slime,” “Smell a Station,” and “Extract Strawberry DNA” to figure out the “how-tos” presented at the individual stations. Not only did elementary students exhibit active inquiry skills and problem-solving, so did their younger and older siblings as well as parents and grandparents who joined them at this annual event.

Westborough – Bay State Commons was brighter Oct. 28 when the Westborough Garden Club hosted its first Light Up Westborough’s Pumpkin Wall. About 30 jack-o-lanterns were illuminated by battery-operated candles or glow sticks. Among the carved pumpkin designs were the Westborough High School Rangers’ “W” and the town’s 300th anniversary celebration logo. The club hopes to present the event annually.

Region – Memories, updates and humorous senior moments were shared Aug. 26 as members of the Hudson Catholic High class of 1972 gathered for their 45-year reunion. The setting was an informal barbecue at the Bolton home of classmates Mary McQuillan Codyer and David Codyer, who organized the reunion with Ed Karvoski Jr. The menu featured grilled hamburgers, veggie burgers and chicken breasts with various salads.

The ASP is sponsored by First United Methodist Church and St. Luke the Evangelist Parish.

Marlborough – In the spirit of community building and sharing warmth, the Raymond C. Richer Elementary School has just implemented a new program called “Coffee...

MARLBOROUGH – Santa is coming to town this weekend. With assistance from the Fire Department, the big guy will be making the rounds Dec. 16,...

Southborough – Despite unseasonable humidity and intermittent rain showers Oct. 9, the center of Southborough bustled with activities for the 44th annual Heritage Day Celebration organized by Southborough Recreation.

Hudson – On a cold Nov. 11 morning, parade participants and spectators in downtown Hudson thanked military veterans for their service.

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Grafton – The Nipmuc Nation hosted a pow wow celebration of their heritage on the Hassanamesit reservation in Grafton July...

Northborough – On a drizzly Oct. 29, nine teams of two players competed in the first Cornhole Tournament to benefit a new Boros Cares 4 Troops (BC4T) scholarship fund at the Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 234 in Northborough. The winners Pinh Pen and Jerry Riel received $100. Second-place players Karen Thornton and Jeff Millar got $50. Each team donated their winnings back to BC4T.

Region – Marlborough resident Trish Finlay will be hosting a three-week workshop, “Writing Away Your Pain,” at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, on Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12 and 19, from 10-12:30 p.m. each session. The cost is $75 for Tower Hill members and $90 for non-members.

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Westborough – Members of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee members, Westborough High School (WHS) staff, students, and local business...

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Hudson - Hundreds of area residents packed Hudson’s South Street and the surrounding area June 9 for the 32nd annual...