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Northborough celebrates holidays with expanded ‘Light up Northborough’ event

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NORTHBOROUGH - Hundreds of Northborough community members filled Blake Street on Dec. 4 for this year’s “Light Up Northborough” event. After a virtual tree lighting...

Westborough Golf Club has endured for more than a century

The newly created Westborough Country Club bought the Pollard estate and large farmhouse in April 1921.The club built a complete recreation facility, featuring croquet, badminton, clay tennis courts, and a golf course.

Shrewsbury native competes on ‘The Voice’

From singing with the SHS Acapella Choir to now performing on “The Voice,” Cara Brindisi continues to follow “the greatest honor of her life.”  

Hudson teacher participates in COVID vaccine trial, recounts experiences

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By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Hudson - Struggling through an unprecedented semester of teaching, Hudson High School educator Amy Plackowski is also playing a small...

Fourth of July activities in the area

With the 4th of July around the corner, check out these local events in the area to celebrate Independence Day. 

Marlborough resident killed in Army helicopter crash

Marlborough - According to U.S. Army officials, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan S. Ghabour, a 27-year-old from Marlborough, was one of five soldiers killed...

Selectmen view site plan for proposed Mass General Brigham medical center

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Selectmen spent part of their April 27 meeting reviewing the site plan for an outpatient medical facility proposed by...

Apex Entertainment Center offers exciting activities for the whole family

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - The Apex Entertainment Center is a 100,000 square foot space of pure fun.  Indoor attractions include an arcade, go-kart...
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Westborough Town Clerk stresses suspension of marriage intentions is temporary

They just need time to prepare for elections By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – A Town Clerk’s office can often be one of the busiest...

Fales school honors celebrated Westborough teacher

The first Annie E. Fales Elementary School opened on Eli Whitney Street on Dec. 2, 1963. A new Fales School reopened on Nov. 15.

Shamrock, educator and proud product of Marlborough

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The Marlboro Shamrocks call Kelleher Field home. Shamrock linebacker Will Soto does too – but he means it literally.

Hudson moves forward with Riverwalk improvement project

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON - Crews were busy pouring concrete for the new paths to the South Street Riverwalk at Cellucci Park off...

Marlborough student wins major scholarship for Women in STEM

By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Rising to the top of a dozen high-caliber candidates, Marlborough resident Kaya Dorogi was recently announced as the...
Twelve-year old Lauren Staunton gets a COVID-19 vaccine at the DoubleTree Hotel regional vaccination site in Westborough, May 13. Photo/Amy Staunton

UPDATE: Newly vaccine-eligible teens/pre-teens flock to local COVID vaccine sites

UPDATE: the Baker-Polito Administration announced May 17 that the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the...
Captain/EMT Stephen L. Krysa (middle, wearing blue mask) with members of the Marlborough Fire Department Photo/courtesy Marlborough Firefighters Local 1714

Marlborough Fire Department bids farewell to longtime Captain

Promotion and other retirements announced    By Ron Ayotte, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Marlborough Fire Chief Kevin Breen recently announced the retirements of several longtime members of...

Avidia Bank president and CEO Mark O’Connell to retire in 2023 

Avidia Bank has announced that President and CEO Mark O’Connell will retire in May of next year, capping a 35-year career with the bank.  

Brigham Street Old Burial Ground is final resting place for many early Northborough residents

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Upon first glance at the Brigham Street Old Burial Ground, it does not look like much more than a grassy, wooded lot.

Fire ended 20-year run of Westborough’s Red Barn Theatre

On April 29, 1958, a fire caused by a faulty refrigeration unit leveled the playhouse. All the stage props and costumes were destroyed.

STERIS Corp. appeals Northborough Planning Board’s permit denial

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH - STERIS Corp. has filed an appeal after the Northborough Planning Board denied its site plan and groundwater...

Trial date set for former Westborough man accused of killing his mother

Daniel Uhlman, 53, will be tried in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn on Aug. 19. A “trial readiness” hearing is scheduled for July 12.