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‘We’re very grateful’: Rep. McGovern touts recent donation to Grafton Food Bank
Congressman Jim McGovern joined leaders on Wednesday to highlight the donation of a refrigerator to the Grafton Food Bank.
Northborough, Shrewsbury Challenger teams celebrate first game under the lights
Gathered under the lights at Casey Field in Northborough last week, Shrewsbury and Northborough’s Challenger Baseball teams faced off.
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.
Crush nail salon embraces high health standards for its customers
The nail care industry is a dirty one, according to Carla Miller, owner of Crush nail salon and boutique in Shrewsbury.
MidWach League announces 2022 spring all-stars
Several dozen high school student athletes were recently honored as MidWach League all-stars following the spring sports season.
Northborough man arrested after allegedly breaking into Westborough Fire Station
A Northborough man was arrested early Monday morning after breaking into the Westborough Fire Station and pointing an object at dispatchers.
Northborough public art exhibition now up for auction
A series of doors decorated by area artists as part of Northborough's "Go Out Doors - Northborough" exhibition are now up for auction.
AMSA students celebrate their next chapter during graduation
Families and loved ones of AMSA graduates gathered on the field of the Fore Kicks Sports Complex on Friday for this year’s graduation.
Assabet celebrates Class of 2022 at DCU Center
The Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Class of 2022 gathered at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday for its graduation.
Weather phenomenon rolls dense pollen cloud across region
A drop in temperatures across the region brought with it a particularly dense cloud of pollen on Tuesday, rolling across area communities.
Shrewsbury recognizes Memorial Day with parade, ceremonies
SHREWSBURY – Residents lined the streets around Shrewsbury’s Town Center on Monday to celebrate Memorial Day.
The parade, which started at Town Hall, marked a...
Massachusetts AG sues major PFAS manufacturers
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey announced a major lawsuit against more than a dozen manufacturers of PFAS chemicals used in firefighting foam.
AMSA student from Shrewsbury named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar
Aryan Kumar, a high school senior at the Advanced Math and Science Academy from Shrewsbury has been named as a 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar.
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.
Northborough’s Community Meals facing difficult financial situation
Community Meals organizers estimate that they will run out of funds for their long running program in June without additional support.
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.
Southborough’s Jonathan Hostage announces campaign for new state representative seat
Jonathan Hostage is a new candidate in the race to represent the new 19th Worcester House district in the State Legislature.
Assabet Valley Mastersingers plan performance of ‘The Seasons’
The Assabet Valley Mastersingers are gearing up for their third concert of their current season next month.
Shrewsbury, Marlborough artists collaborate on children’s book series
Fern Davis Nissim works with Sue Fleishman to create the Little Red Ant series of hand-illustrated children's books.
Westborough singer shares passion for music at Marlborough High
Caleb Whelden of Westborough developed an interest in a cappella music while a high school student growing up in Nantucket.