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Shrewsbury couple takes to the streets – all of them!

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury couple Laura Moore Spangenberg and her husband Scott love walking. To pass the time during the...

High school scoreboard: Teams wrap up end-of-season tournaments, eye state tournament brackets

Students had the last week of school off due to February break, but regional high school sports teams stayed active.

Northborough resident fights to find a cure

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Meghan Soens is stepping into the boxing ring to fight for a cure against cancer as part of Haymakers for Hope’s Belles of the Brawl.

Newspapers were delivered on skis after big Shrewsbury snowstorm

As New England endures another winter, we can look back at how fortunate we are to have the snow removal services we do today.

Flaherty Physical Therapy offers individualized, fun approach to exercise

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PRACTICE WILL SOON OFFER FOUR-WEEK HEALTH PROGRAM REGION – When Kevin Flaherty started his own physical therapy practice in 2015, he said he wanted to...

Mugford’s Flower Shoppe: the spot for fresh flowers

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"We really get to know people,” said Bakutis. “We have flowers for good occasions and flowers for bad occasions, so we’re able to be there and help people during their highs and lows.”

Shrewsbury police seize counterfeit goods

The Shrewsbury Police Department has seized over $11 million in counterfeit goods after responding to the report of multiple gunshots.

Julio’s Liquors makes list of top 17 liquor stores in U.S.

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Julio’s Liquors has been named one of the 17 best liquor stores in the U.S. by Tasting Table. It's the only chosen spot in New England.

Community Advocate April 7, 2023

Northborough Legion honors World War II veteran. “Perry” Sacco owned two restaurants in Northborough and one in Worcester. He is also a veteran of World WarII, and he just turned 100 years old.

Shoe manufacturer gave Grafton an enduring gift

Grafton is notably known for its role in the shoe industry during the 1800s. Shoe manufacturing was run in homes with a lot of tedious work, done by hand.

Marlborough resident’s research revolutionized mine safety

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Grant Wheat can be credited with saving thousands of miners' lives through his diligent work developing battery-operated lamps for helmets.

Art Educator Tracy Wesinger shares her passion with others

By Mary Catherine Karcich, Contributing Writer Hudson - For Hudson native Tracy Wesinger, art is more than just a subject in school. It’s her...

Community Snapshot: A snowy day in Westborough

Photographer George Fortier Jr. recently shared this photo of Denny Street in Westborough after a recent snow storm.

Fatal accident under investigation in Westborough

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State Police and other authorities are investigating a fatal accident that occurred this morning at a trucking facility behind 4400 Computer Drive.
The Marlborough Police and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, are seeking the public’s help finding 15-year-old Trinity Perdomo-Ford.

Marlborough Police seek help to find missing teen

Marlborough – The Marlborough Police Department, along with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, are seeking the public’s help in finding this...

Nature Notes: Corpse flower & local relatives

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The corpse flower typically blooms for 2-3 days after many years of repeatedly producing huge leaves and then dying back to the ground.

Small Stones Festival of the Arts announces virtual art exhibit

Grafton - The 2020 Small Stones Festival of the Arts (SSFA) will present an online juried fine art and photography exhibit with a live...

A Day at the “Lake”

By Michael Perna Jr., Shrewsbury History Columnist  SHREWSBURY - Around the turn of the 20th century, what we now know as “motorboats” had just come...