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Marlborough-based band Circus Trees nominated for Boston Music Award
By Catherine Twing, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - 2020 has been a disappointing year for fans of live music, and even harder on bands and venues....
Cannon has graced downtown Hudson park for a century
Many of us have admired the beautiful old cannon in Liberty Park. Built in Germany, the cannon saw use during World War I.
Rain, wind knocks out power for hundreds in region
Hundreds of residents spent at least part of Monday, Dec. 18, in the dark, as a powerful storm knocked down tree limbs and power lines.
Residents show support for Westborough Police Department
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – Several dozen people gathered in front of the Forbes Municipal building June 20 to hold a peaceful vigil...
Santa delights with jet ski ride through Lake Quinsigamond
SHREWSBURY - It was a perfect December day for a jet ski ride down Lake Quinsigamond, Dec. 12, at least according to one local...
Northborough man delivers first vaccines to UMass Memorial Medical Center
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Region - After 10 months of a devastating pandemic, history was made this week as Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was approved by...
Peter Rice Homestead is home to Marlborough’s rich history
The Peter Rice Homestead is located at 377 Elm Street and has been the home of the Marlborough Historical Society since 1964.
Westborough Select Board reevaluates Columbus Day name change discussion, citing concerns
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Select Board recently opted not to entertain a motion to schedule and hold a public listening...
Paralympic athlete shares her story with Northborough elementary school community
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough - The four Northborough elementary school PTOs recently partnered to virtually host Paralympic athlete and founder of The Born...
Northborough woman celebrates a century of memories, advocacy
On Oct. 11, Penn celebrated her 100th birthday with a surprise party at the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton.
Southborough police sergeant released from hospital after stabbing
Southborough – A Southborough police sergeant was stabbed in the back in the lobby of the Public Safety Building at about 9:50 p.m. last...
WE CAN to host regional recycling event in Grafton
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Region – Melisa Hollenback, Shrewsbury resident and president of WE CAN, is helping to coordinate another regional drive-through re-use...
Southborough Town Meeting to vote on $300,000 grant for St. Mark’s Clock Tower
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
SOUTHBOROUGH - Southborough residents will vote on whether to award a $300,000 grant for the renovation of the St. Mark’s...
Grafton beats Hudson in early season basketball matchup
GRAFTON/HUDSON - The Grafton Boys Basketball team defeated Hudson by a score of 77-64, Saturday, notching an early season win at home against the...
Regional School Committee votes to retire Tomahawk mascot
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH –The Northborough Southborough Regional School Committee (RSC) voted to retire the Algonquin High School “Tomahawk” mascot following the recommendation...
George Houghton was Hudson’s leading industrialist
Born of Quaker ancestry in Canada in 1822, George "Boss" Houghton was apprenticed to a shoemaker at age eight.
Lake Chauncy
WESTBOROUGH - Drone photography captured colorful autumn scenes this past weekend over Chauncy Lake and the surrounding area. Stormy weather returned over the Halloween...
Grafton boys lacrosse defeats Westborough to remain undefeated
By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH - In their first away game of the season, May 13, the Grafton High School boys lacrosse team charged...
High school scoreboard: Marlborough boys hockey continues strong season, Shrewsbury/Westborough girls hockey dominates
REGION - Area teams continued their schedules this past week with a number of big wins and close games.
In Hudson, the Hawks girls basketball...
Westborough student investors support small businesses, entrepreneurs
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
WESTBOROUGH - A group of Westborough teens are giving entrepreneurs around the world a boost through the practice of microfinancing.
Now,...