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Selection, satisfaction key at Spotlight Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Design Center
Spotlight’s incredible selection means that the company helps people with different budgets. From affordable cabinetry to high-end options, Spotlight has you covered.
Suspect arraigned in fatal 2018 Marlborough crash
Monica Buck has been charged with misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation and a state highway traffic violation.
Regal Cinemas cases could extend into 2024
The fate of Regal Cinemas on Turnpike Road remains in the courts, and the case could still be in court come 2024.
Lake Chauncy Park was the place to be in Westborough
The dance pavilion, beer garden, bowling alley, and pool hall burned down. The glory days of Lake Chauncy Park ended in a pile of ashes, never to return.
Westborough-based dojo dominates at karate championship
In July, athletes from Westborough’s MassDojo found success at the 2023 USA National Karate Championships and Team Trials in Richmond, Va.
Gov. Healey signs state budget: here are the local earmarks
The budget, which calls for increased local aid and free universal school meals, also includes funding for several local initiatives.
Creativity and customer care are hallmarks of Valois Home Improvements
With the use of 3D drawing software, Valois can sketch out a project for his customers and share his vision of a project.
Nature Notes: Corpse flower & local relatives
The corpse flower typically blooms for 2-3 days after many years of repeatedly producing huge leaves and then dying back to the ground.
Community Snapshot: Red-tailed hawk spotted in Westborough
Andrew Koenigsberg captured this incredible photo of a red-tailed hawk in Westborough. Do you want to see your photo published?
Northborough once had a thriving comb industry
In fact, in 1850, out of fifteen industrial establishments in Northborough, six of them were comb factories.
Flash floods dump rain into the region
While parts of the state experienced tornado warnings, the NWS issued severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings for parts of the region.
Canines cool off at Grafton’s Silver Lake Beach
Over 40 canines attended the Grafton Recreation Department’s Doggie Dip Day at Silver Lake Beach on Aug. 13.
Site of vacant lakeside building in Shrewsbury saw a variety of uses over time
The history of that location goes back to the mid-1800s, when the Haas and Fenner boathouse occupied the same spot. Years later, a number of buildings were built just east of the boathouse.
Marlborough woman charged in stabbing death
Middlesex DA Marian Ryan and Marlborough Chief David Giorgi have confirmed that Darlene Carreras, 37, has been charged with manslaughter.
Eagle Scout project uncovers piece of Westborough history
For his Eagle Scout project, Hunter Felton dug up a piece of history. For years, only the “John Oldham” part of the marker was visible.
Irish immigrant John O’Connell left his mark on Marlborough
Young John O’Connell traveled alone to America, but had the blessings of his father and pastor and two years of solid working experience.
Nature Notes: Noticing local day-flying moths
When something colorful flutters in a garden or long grass, do you think “butterfly”? Or perhaps “moth”? Or maybe even “day-flying moth”?