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Mr. Handyman marks 20 years in area

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Mr. Handyman employees are licensed and knowledgeable, they’re personable as well. The company seeks to hire well-rounded individuals.

Tree shines over downtown Northborough

NORTHBOROUGH - Drone photography recently captured an aerial view of Northborough’s decorated tree overlooking the downtown area. Northborough celebrated its tree lighting earlier this...

Shrewsbury police seek help to find owner of abandoned dog

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The Shrewsbury Police Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking down the person who abandoned a dog on Route 9 Sunday morning.

Area runners lace up for Boston Marathon

REGION - The Boston Marathon returned this week for the first time since the spring of 2019. Several dozen area residents were registered to make...

Tips to stay safe amidst RSV, COVID and flu

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According to Northborough staff, most of the illnesses are caused by respiratory viral infections including the flu, RSV and COVID-19. 

High school scoreboard: Area teams continue winter sports season as holiday break arrives

REGION - Local high school winter sports teams largely wrapped up their December schedules last week as they now move through their winter break...

Railways and trolley companies influenced the development of Westborough’s roadways

The trolleys worked to transport children to school, shoppers to village stores, and beachgoers from throughout the region to Lake Chauncy.

Cub Scouts celebrate milestone amid COVID-19

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - Four Westborough Cub Scouts celebrated a milestone in their Scouting journeys April 10 at the Harvey Building in...

Tulip poplar tree at Grafton’s Houlden Farm has a long and storied history

In Grafton, residents have farms bustling with activity, even to this day. At Houlden Farm, there’s a tree with ties to the Revolutionary War.

Theodore Roosevelt’s 1911 visit to Southborough was kept quiet

Theodore Roosevelt loomed large over America and literally over Southborough. Like the rest of America, Southborough was infatuated with Roosevelt. His triumph in Cuba cemented his popularity and his connection to Southborough.

Marlborough women have a rich heritage of serving their country in wartime

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To these brave women we say thank you. The city of Marlborough is proud of you. Read more in this Marlborough History article.

Juniper Hill Golf Course is the perfect setting for the very social sport of...

Four generations of golf professionals have served this community from the picturesque grounds of Juniper Hill Golf Course.

Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. celebrates 50 years of personal financial planning

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And while Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. has had an incredible 50-year run, the firm is not resting on its laurels.

Marlborough resident leads Massachusetts Senior Games

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For the first time in six years, there is new leadership at the Massachusetts Senior Games. Dennis Pollard was recently elected as chairman.

The Turner’s Club in Shrewsbury was the first social club on Lake Quinsigamond

The Turner’s Club, or as it was sometimes known, the Turn Verein, was the first ethnic/social club to have its quarters on Lake Quinsigamond.

Northborough builds path to help kids get to Peaslee swings

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NORTHBOROUGH – All of the playgrounds at Northborough schools will now be equally accessible after the school district helped build a ramp to a...

Region wakes to snowy scenes after light snowfall

REGION - The region woke Thursday, to some of this winter’s first accumulated snowfall.  Though not a major storm, flurries drifted in on Wednesday and...

Hudson’s Mary-Lee King honored at Town Hall event

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - Longtime Hudson resident and public servant Mary-Lee King was all smiles in the Town Hall auditorium April 23.  Recently...

Westborough and Northborough Girls on the Run dash through fall season

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The Northborough and Westborough chapter of Girls on the Run has made strides towards building confidence and relationships this season.

New plan is an important step for preserving Northborough’s history

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The Historic Preservation Plan is the road map for Historic Preservation in Northborough for the next 10 to 15 years.