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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...
Grafton High Class of 1968 holds reunion
The Grafton High School class of 1968 held its 55th reunion on Sept. 20 at the Grafton Town House Tavern.
MidWach League announces 2021 fall all stars
REGION - Well over 100 local high school athletes were recently recognized with all star honors as the MidWach League released its finalized fall...
Grafton business targeted by scammers
The Better Business Bureau is cautioning community members about job scams after an issue at a Grafton biotechnology company.
Fire departments battle blaze in Grafton
GRAFTON - Crews from multiple area fire departments were on scene at a building fire in Grafton as of 5:15 p.m. on Monday.
Firefighters were...
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.
Buddhist Temple in Grafton offers calm from present storm
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Grafton - On a quiet hillside in the woods off Route 140 in Grafton, a Buddhist temple is doing its...
Tracking COVID-19 in Grafton
COVID-19 has hit communities across the region hard.
Knowing that, we’re sorting though the flood of statements and articles to gather all the news on...
UPDATE: Westborough firefighters help rescue horse as messy winter storm muddies region
UPDATE: This post has been updated to include additional information on the impacts of today's winter storm.Â
REGION - Snow gave way to ice and...
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.
Firefighters respond to fire at Grafton spa
Truth Organic Spa on North Main Street in Grafton is seeking a temporary home after a fire caused heavy damage.
And still they rise: The many lives, and deaths, of the South Grafton mills
Grafton – The revolution started with a river. The Blackstone River had no idea, of course, that it was to become a tireless laborer, the driving force that would keep the wheels of industry turning. But with a staggering drop of 438 feet over a 46-mile course, its powerful flow proved irresistible. Wherever the river went, so men and mills would follow.
MidWach League announces 2021-2022 winter all-stars
The MidWach League, which includes Algonquin, Shrewsbury, Marlborough, Hudson and Westborough high schools, is honoring its winter all-stars.
Forecasters share projected snowfall totals for weekend nor’easter
REGION - Though they've emphasized that the outlook may change, forecasters say a storm this weekend could bring up to a foot of snow...
Traffic closures, advisories for Labor Day Parade
The following parking and traffic restrictions will be in effect on Monday, Sept. 4, due to the Labor Day Parade.
Grafton man recalls posing for iconic Norman Rockwell painting
By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer
Grafton – In 1958, Ed Locke was an eight-year-old boy having lunch in his school’s cafeteria, when fellow Stockbridge resident...
NWS releases snow totals from Friday winter storm
Yesterday's winter storm dropped up to nine inches of snow on area communities, with Hudson leading the way in accumulation.
Templeman Tree Service
Grafton—To protect the shade and ornamental trees that are an essential part of a home’s landscape and value, those trees need preventative maintenance.
Sen. Eldridge files bill to regulate private wells
REGION - A new bill introduced in the state legislature by Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Rep. Dan Sena would establish and tighten regulations on...
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...