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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...

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,...
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Northborough man charged with wire fraud, money laundering

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH – A Northborough man is facing federal wire fraud and money laundering charges after he allegedly embezzled $370,000...
Fresh Start Furniture Bank volunteers load furniture into a waiting U-Haul truck. Volunteers coordinate supplies to be sent to refugee families resettling in the US. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Local volunteers contribute to Afghan refugee resettlement effort

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - Volunteers are hard at work at Hudson’s Fresh Start Furniture Bank helping resettle a steady stream of Afghan...
An existing flagpole at Dean Park in Shrewsbury honors the late Paula Rourke. A fundraiser is currently gathering money to redesign the area around the flagpole. (Photo/Tami White)

Shrewsbury rallies to honor longtime Parks and Recreation employees

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor SHREWSBURY - Chris Rourke has childhood memories shaped and punctuated by the programming of the Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Department.  Now,...
Drone photography shows the new solar panels at Kane Elementary School in Marlborough. The solar panels went live in August.

Kane Elementary School

MARLBOROUGH - Drone photography shows solar panels on the roof of Kane Elementary School in Marlborough. The new solar system went live in August...

Kits for Kids holds dance, fundraiser

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By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Kits for Kids collaborated with Macaroni Kids of Marlborough to hold a free Halloween themed dance for children...
The Algonquin scoreboard looms over Algonquin and Marlborough players as they grind toward an eventual 14-12 final score. (Photo/Jesse Kucewicz)

Algonquin beats Marlborough in late season football clash

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By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer REGION - The Algonquin Regional High School football team defeated Marlborough High School at home in a defensive battle on...

Algonquin Regional High School

NORTHBOROUGH - Drone photography recently captured brilliant sunlight shining over Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough.   RELATED CONTENT: Drone pilot offers unique view of local life...

Shrewsbury remembers domestic violence victims at vigil

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – A chime rang out across Shrewsbury Town Common on Oct. 13 as residents and local and state...

Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge

SHREWSBURY - Drone photography recently captured cars traveling between Worcester and Shrewsbury on the Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge. Shrewsbury joined its larger neighbor...

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...
Shinya Honji is a senior at Westborough High School who was recently selected to participate in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Photo/Cindy Zomar

WHS senior wins spot in Special Olympics USA Games

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School honored for Unified Sports programs By Cindy Zomar, Education Coordinator WESTBOROUGH – Westborough High School senior Shinya Honji was recently selected to represent Massachusetts in...
Southborough Kindergroup participants of all ages march and stroll in the Southborough Heritage Day parade. (Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.)

Southborough’s Heritage Day celebration returns for 47th year

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH – Columbus Day is a particularly special occasion in Southborough. That’s when fans of parades and pumpkins gather...
Reenactors gather prior to this year’s Battle for the Airfield reenactment in Hudson.

World War II reenactment returns to Hudson after hiatus

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - The echoes of the American Heritage Museum’s Battle for the Airfield reenactment rumbled and cracked through the woods...
Westborough town icon

Westborough Select Board reevaluates Columbus Day name change discussion, citing concerns

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By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Select Board recently opted not to entertain a motion to schedule and hold a public listening...
Westborough’s Bunny Perron recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

Lifelong resident celebrates 100th birthday in Westborough

By Susan Olsen Orpilla, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Over 100 family and friends, some from as far as California, gathered on Sept. 12 for Patricia “Bunny”...

Families enjoy scarecrow-building event in Northborough

NORTHBOROUGH - Area families gathered at the Ellsworth McAfee Park Pavillion in Northborough on Oct. 2 for a special “Build-A-Scarecrow Day” event.  The event was...
The Grafton and Upton Railroad Company is located on Westborough Road in North Grafton. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Grafton & Upton Railroad Company faces civil penalty following EPA settlement

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter GRAFTON – Grafton & Upton Railroad Company will pay a $52,000 civil penalty after it allegedly violated federal chemical...

Westborough Civic Club reels in 2021 Fishing Challenge

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter WESTBOROUGH - Anglers of all ages headed to Minute Man Park in Westborough for the 13th Annual Fishing Challenge,...