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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...

High school scoreboard: Power rankings bring good news for area teams as winter season...

REGION - A handful of area basketball and hockey teams celebrated favorable rankings this past week through the state’s new power ranking system. Weighing win-loss...

PHOTOS: Carnival comes to Marlborough

The carnival has come to town. Marlborough residents headed to Navin Arena on Bolton Street to enjoy food and test their luck out at games.

Northborough man arrested after allegedly breaking into Westborough Fire Station

A Northborough man was arrested early Monday morning after breaking into the Westborough Fire Station and pointing an object at dispatchers. 

Shrewsbury resident continues battle with leukemia

Now cancer free, but battling lasting effects of that relapse, Jonathan Tomashefsky is thanking his community while eyeing a long road ahead.
Scott Henderson and John Bogaert are teaming up to raise awareness of those without a home this winter.

Westborough men plan ‘a night in the cold’ for homeless fundraiser

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By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer Westborough - As a New England contractor, John Bogaert has worked in all temperatures, and even enjoys camping out in...

Hudson man reconnects with birth mom decades after adoption

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - Phil Knutel has three adopted children. Halfway across the country, Maggie Byrnes briefly helped families like Phil’s navigate...
USPS mail carrier Bob Wendorf in his mail truck

Northborough neighborhood delivers their farewells to retiring mail carrier

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By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough - The familiar face of Northborough United States Postal Service mail carrier Bob Wendorf will be greatly missed along...
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Young Westborough entrepreneur named Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Social Impact

When Westborough native Connor Schoen, 22, launched the nonprofit organization Breaktime, he was driven by kindness, compassion, and community. For his dedicated spirit and passion for helping others he was awarded Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Social Impact with co-founder, Tony Shu, 22, of Wellesley.

Car crashes into Simarano Drive building

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The Marlborough Fire Department responded to a car crashing into the building at IPG Photonics at 377 Simarano Drive.

Checkerboards Restaurant & Bar features quality food, casual atmosphere

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Checkerboards has Italian roots, but the restaurant serves many different types of cuisine.

Spotted Lanternfly remnants found in Shrewsbury

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SHREWSBURY – Remnants of a Spotted Lanternfly have been found in Shrewsbury. Town Manager Kevin Mizikar told the Board of Selectmen on Jan. 11 that...

Moderna wants to buy Marlborough site

Moderna wants to move to Marlborough. The biotech company is in the process of obtaining 149 Hayes Memorial Drive.

Westborough Police arrest Worcester man on firearm and drugs charges

Westborough - The Westborough Police Department released this statement this morning: On Thursday, August 27th, 2020 at 2:52AM an Officer from the Westborough Police Department...

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.

Man dies after being pulled from Shrewsbury pool

SHREWSBURY - A man died, Wednesday, after being pulled from a pool on Spring Street in Shrewsbury, police say. An initial 911 call came in...
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...

Man found dead in pond following multi-agency search

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SHREWSBURY – A man was found in a pond following an extensive search throughout the night of Nov. 24. According to a Shrewsbury Police Department...

High School students honored as MidWach League all-stars

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The Midland Wachusett League recently released its fall all-star list, which honors over 170 local high school athletes. 

Grafton athletic trainer reflects after responding to serious hockey injury

By Kevin J. Stone, Contributing Writer GRAFTON - Grafton High School (GHS) athletic trainer Sarah Mealy found herself in a position, earlier this winter, where instinct...