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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,...
Northborough man charged with wire fraud, money laundering
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...
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...
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,...
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
By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - Kits for Kids collaborated with Macaroni Kids of Marlborough to hold a free Halloween themed dance for children...
Algonquin beats Marlborough in late season football clash
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.
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Shrewsbury remembers domestic violence victims at vigil
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...
WHS senior wins spot in Special Olympics USA Games
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’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...
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 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...
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...
Grafton & Upton Railroad Company faces civil penalty following EPA settlement
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
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
WESTBOROUGH - Anglers of all ages headed to Minute Man Park in Westborough for the 13th Annual Fishing Challenge,...