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Old coal-fired electricity plant is now a solar-powered catering business
Today’s property at 43 Hudson Street was originally built as a power generating station for trolleys and was transformed into the home for Peppers Artful Events Catering.
Shrewsbury police charge man for loaded handgun without license
A Stoughton man faces charges after police allegedly founded a loaded handgun in his fanny pack during a traffic stop.
Southborough assistant town administrator honored with national leadership award
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury/Southborough – Vanessa Hale thought she was just receiving a plate of holiday cookies from her close friend who...
Truth Organic Spa bounces back after fire
Nearly two months after a fire caused heavy damage to its business, Truth Organic Spa on North Main Street has bounced back.
Northborough resident fights to find a cure
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.
McCarthy’s Landscaping is passionate about customer service – and your backyard
“It’s our name on everything that’s being done. We want our name to be synonymous with quality of work, pride and loyalty."
Westborough officer honored for saving lives
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough Police Officer John Sweeney said that he was in the right place at the right time when he saved two lives...
Northborough, Westborough students win National Merit Scholarships
High school students Justin Wang of Northborough, Aarushi Pant of Westborough have been named as National Merit Scholars.
Feedback Earth in Grafton reopens following fire on roof
Feedback Earth at 109 Creeper Hill Road has resumed operations following a fire on its roof on Jan. 30.
Marlborough man found guilty of machete attack
A Marlborough man has been found guilty of threatening to commit a crime and mayhem after he attacked a man with a machete.
The boom and bust of straw-hat manufacturing in Westborough
The former National Straw Works factory building, as well as the National House were lost in the fire of October 12, 1917.
Grafton parade goes 4th, despite the rain
About 15 minutes before the town’s annual parade on Tuesday, July 4, Sammy pawed over the duties of office to Bruno, a 14-month-old Rottweiler.
Girl Scouts to help build pollinator garden at Shrewsbury’s Dean Park
SHREWSBURY - Dean Park in Shrewsbury is getting a new garden of pollinator-friendly plants thanks to a grant and the help of the local...
Cakes and community are priorities at Nothing Bundt Cakes
Known for their delicious, moist confections, Nothing Bundt Cakes offers 10 flavors of cakes and one special flavor-of-the-month.
High school scoreboard: Shrewsbury boys hockey wins back and forth game, Hudson basketball snags...
REGION - Area teams moved through lighter schedules last week due to a mix of pre-planned days off due to the holidays and unanticipated...
Ducklings rescued from storm drain in Marlborough
Three ducklings were rescued on Monday after falling into a storm drain at the intersection of Bolton St. and Granger Blvd. in Marlborough.
Annual Marlborough Rotary Club recycling event to be held Sept. 26 and Oct. 24
Marlborough - This year, the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce joins with the Marlborough Rotary Club for its 10th annual recycling event Saturday, Sept....
Grafton football falls to Scituate in semifinal game
GRAFTON - The Grafton High School football team came up just short in a nail-biting state semifinals game against Scituate on Nov. 20.
Rallying his...
A ‘Welcome’ help in Marlborough for refugees
Welcome Neighborhood Support Team (NST) is a program based in Marlborough that started in 2021 to help families fleeing from Afghanistan.
Centenarian first to receive vaccine at Beaumont at Westborough
Westborough – At age 103, Nancy Colonero has no doubt seen and experienced so much in her life. And recently the centenarian experienced another...