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Planet Fitness to open in Westborough in November
Planet Fitness will open its newest location in Westmeadow Plaza at 166 Milk Street in November. Crews were working on the site Oct. 11.
Students, staff settle into Westborough’s new Fales School
WESTBOROUGH – Community members have eagerly kept an eye on the Annie E. Fales Elementary School over the past two years, watching as a...
Weather phenomenon rolls dense pollen cloud across region
A drop in temperatures across the region brought with it a particularly dense cloud of pollen on Tuesday, rolling across area communities.
Colonials hockey team wins state championship
Shrewsbury High School captured its first-ever girls’ hockey State Championship with a 4-1 win over top-seeded St. Mary’s of Lynn, at TD Garden.
Shrewsbury police, loved ones mourn the loss of Sergeant Jim Carlin
The family and former colleagues of retired Shrewsbury Police Sergeant Jim Carlin are mourning his loss after he passed away Oct. 22.
The lure of the Westboro Speedway
The roar of the engines, squeal of wheels, and clouds of dust captivated fans at the Westboro Speedway for nearly four decades
Area residents prepare for 2022 Boston Marathon
Residents are set to converge on Hopkinton for the 2022 marathon, which is now back on its regular schedule.
Hospitals respond to Attorney General’s report on proposed MGB expansion
REGION - A report from state Attorney General Maura Healey last month highlighted elements of the ongoing debate over a proposed Mass General Brigham...
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...
First female Eagle Scout candidate makes Northborough history
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough - It’s a huge accomplishment for any scout to complete the Eagle Scout rank requirements, but it is historical...
Shrewsbury takes a step forward to join Assabet district
The Shrewsbury selectmen and School Committee have taken the first step to have the town possibly join the Assabet’s regional district.
Northborough resident, athletic trainer charged for alleged assault
Damon Amato, 32, of Northborough, has been arraigned on three counts of indecent assault and battery on persons over the age of 14.
Hudson High welcomes new school resource officer
When Nick Lampson was in high school, the Shrewsbury native looked up to his school resource officer (SRO), Mark Hester.
Northborough releases election results
NORTHBOROUGH - A busy election season came to a close May 11 in Northborough when voters headed to the polls to settle contested races...
Westborough man ordered held without bail in Worcester shooting
A verbal altercation and a broken window was what allegedly led to the shooting death of an unidentified man in Worcester on Dec. 7.
Shrewsbury reacts as Baker, Polito say they will not seek third term
SHREWSBURY – Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced, Wednesday, that they will not seek re-election to a third term in 2022.Â
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Westborough’s Kate Donaghue announces campaign for new state representative seat
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough resident and community activist Kate Donaghue announced a run for State Representative on Thursday, running in the new 19th Worcester District.
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Grand jury indicts two people in fatal Shrewsbury hit-and-run
Jerry Santiago Jr., 25, of Worcester, and Justina Riopelle, 22, of Worcester, was indicted by a grand jury related to a fatal hit-and-run.
Hudson resident turns 104
Esther Folkes celebrated her 104th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Folkes thanked people for their kindness.
Twelve-day search in Westborough ends happily for Honey the cat
Missing cat, Honey, didn’t have much to say of her 12-day odyssey through the neighborhood. Her owners, on the other hand, had a lot to say.