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Shoe manufacturer gave Grafton an enduring gift
Grafton is notably known for its role in the shoe industry during the 1800s. Shoe manufacturing was run in homes with a lot of tedious work, done by hand.
Grafton High serves graduates superlatives with breakfast
Grafton – Before graduating June 5 at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester, the Grafton High School (GHS) class of 2015 gathered June 4 for a senior breakfast at the GHS Commons.
Community Harvest Project to host Harvest Home Fall Festival & 5K
GRAFTON - The 15th annual Harvest Home Fall Festival & 5K will take place on Sunday, Nov. 7 in Grafton.
The event will feature in-person...
Nipmuc Nation hosts annual powwow
By Jerry Callaghan, Contributing Writer
Grafton - Although the third smallest Native American reservation in the United States, the Hassanamesit Reservation, located at 80 Brigham...
Willard Clock Museum director shares secrets of rare antique timepiece
By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer
Grafton – If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, renowned clockmaker Simon Willard should have been delighted when his...
Grafton marijuana dispensary inches closer to final approval
GRAFTON - A Grafton marijuana business just took a major step forward in its effort to open a dispensary in town.
Discern’d Cannabis Purveyors is...
Clinical trials offer hope to dogs and humans
By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer
Grafton – The American Cancer Society estimates that by the end of this year, there will be 1,735,350 new cancer...
Grafton football dominates Algonquin at home
The Grafton Gators dominated the swamp in a Friday night football matchup against the Algonquin Regional High School Titans.
Kevin F. Kuras, 39, of Millbury and Grafton
Millbury/Grafton – Kevin F. “Kev” Kuras, 39, passed away after a heart attack on September 22, 2020.
He leaves his loving wife, Christine (Soares) Kuras,...
Grafton baseball enjoys game under the lights at Polar Park
The GHS baseball team enjoyed an early season surprise this week when they headed to Polar Park in Worcester for a game against Doherty.
Bank at the Grafton Town House was the site of a daring robbery in...
On the night of October 25, 1870, Grafton's First National Bank would experience a robbery from right under their noses.
A trip back in time: attending school in Grafton in the 19th and early...
Grafton - Living in 2015, it can be hard to imagine even the most commonplace aspects of life in the centuries that preceded ours.
High school scoreboard: AMSA pitcher tosses no-hitter, Shrewsbury baseball soars
The spring sports season is now in full swing more than halfway through the month of April. A number of teams had strong performances.
Grafton firefighters battle fire on Upton Street
For the second time in four weeks, the Grafton Fire Department has battled a fire at a residence on Upton Street.
Grafton, Shrewsbury battle in close game on the gridiron
The Gators and Colonials went head-to-head on Friday night. After battling neck and neck, the Gators beat the Colonials 13-12.
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.
Shrewsbury High School soccer defeats Grafton in third scrimmage of season
The Shrewsbury boys varsity soccer team beat Grafton 5-1 in the third pre-season scrimmage on the Gators home turf Sept. 1.
Veterans Day ceremonies across the region
Across the region, communities will be holding ceremonies to commemorate Veterans Day. Some events begin as early as Nov. 9.
Local students make dean’s list
Several local students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2023 spring semester. Additionally, a Shrewsbury resident who attends Stanford University received a top graduate research award.
Michael Shaughnessy, 30, of Grafton and Yarmouth Port
Grafton/Yarmouth Port - Michael Henry Shaughnessy, 30, died unexpectedly Dec. 31, after a tragic fall. He was the son of the late John “Jack”...