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Pickleball players get a boost as Westborough opens new complex
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
Westborough – The ever-growing local pickleball community celebrated a major step forward, Aug. 19, with the opening of four new...
McGovern claims Trump is interfering with ‘sacred right to vote’
Congressman calls for ‘urgent action’ regarding USPS money woes
Shrewsbury – “Urgent action” is needed, U.S. Rep. James McGovern said Aug. 18, to stop President...
Cheryl A. Daigneault, 45, of Grafton
Sept. 5, 1974 – Aug. 13, 2020
I was born on Thursday September 5, 1974 in Worcester and have lived my whole life in Grafton....
This week’s issue – Aug. 14, 2020
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Stompers’ frontman Sal Baglio still amplifies his music ‘loudah’
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
East Boston/Marlborough – Music is amplified in the DNA of singer-songwriter and guitarist Sal Baglio, an East Boston native...
Westborough Town Clerk stresses suspension of marriage intentions is temporary
They just need time to prepare for elections
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – A Town Clerk’s office can often be one of the busiest...
Community Harvest Project adapts to COVID-19
By Abbey Basile, Contributing Writer
Grafton - The Community Harvest Project (CHP) - a nonprofit farm that grows and harvests fresh fruits and vegetables for...
This week’s issue – Aug. 7, 2020
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Goliath is winning…
Region - Most of us are guilty…in these times, Amazon has made it absurdly easy to get things delivered to our doorsteps. However, we...
Small Stones Festival of the Arts announces virtual art exhibit
Grafton - The 2020 Small Stones Festival of the Arts (SSFA) will present an online juried fine art and photography exhibit with a live...
This week’s issue – July 31, 2020
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WE CAN to host regional recycling event in Grafton
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Region – Melisa Hollenback, Shrewsbury resident and president of WE CAN, is helping to coordinate another regional drive-through re-use...
This week’s issue – July 24, 2020
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Marlborough scientist-turned-watercolorist has no regrets
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Michele Clamp, 52, a native of England who now resides in Marlborough, is one of those artists that...
Northborough’s ‘Reincarnated Antiques’
By Normand Corbin, Contributing Writer
Nothborough - Welcome to “Reincarnated Antiques.” With the demolition of antique properties in Northborough a fairly regular occurrence, it seemed...
Citing health concerns, Westborough officials hesitant to approve religious gathering at state hospital property
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - The Board of Selectmen met jointly with the Board of Health July 14 to consider a request from...
Marlborough student wins major scholarship for Women in STEM
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Rising to the top of a dozen high-caliber candidates, Marlborough resident Kaya Dorogi was recently announced as the...
Tufts Community Grants Program recognizes four Grafton non-profits
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Grafton - Thanks to the Tufts Community Grants Program, four local Grafton nonprofit organizations can breathe a little easier in...
Grafton man memorializes COVID-19 deaths with massive flag display
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
Grafton - COVID-19 hurt Mike Labee’s business. It downsized his wedding. And, overall, it’s kept him quarantined like the rest...