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President should not have pardoned Arpaio

With so much tragedy and horror in the world that is out of our control, it is appalling to me that the president added to the pain and mistreatment suffered by the victims of former Sheriff Arpaio by pardoning him with the simple and erroneous statement that Arpaio was convicted for “doing his job.”

Wenzel: Whitcomb student receives first place in Peace Poster Contest

Congratulations to Whitcomb's Daejanae Lewis on being awarded First Place in the Marlborough Lions Club annual Peace Poster Contest. 

Wenzel: MHS orchestra director to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The MHS orchestra director will march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Marlborough Cub Scouts drive up the fun with Pinewood Derby

Scouts and their families filled the gym at Jaworek Elementary School to engage in the annual Pinewood Derby.

St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marlborough welcomes new pastor

St. Stephen Lutheran Church will welcome Pastor Greg Mileski as its regular supply pastor on Sept. 11. Mileski talks about the new role.

Save the date for Marlborough Family Fun Festival

The Marlborough Family Fun Festival will take place on Sunday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ward Park.

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church welcomes new pastor

Rev. Rheanna Goodrich has been settling into her new role as pastor of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Marlborough, with a variety of events and milestones.

Wenzel: Marlborough resident remembered as pioneer for young women

JANET DOUCETTE LICHT of Marlborough passed away last week after a period of poor health. She was a shining example of what young women...

Marlborough’s SJL Ride continues fundraising for scholarships

Over 250 motorcyclists endured humidity Aug. 6 to participate in the ninth Shawna Jean Larassa (SJL) Memorial Ride. 

Region digs out from season’s first major snowstorm

REGION - Friday's winter storm dropped well over six inches of snow across parts of the region before a deep freeze made for icy...

St. Stephen Church youth fill buckets for Fresh Start Furniture Bank

MARLBOROUGH - The youth of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marlborough recently formed a “bucket brigade,” collecting and filling 40 buckets with essential cleaning...

Wenzel: Woman serenaded by Elvis, Class celebrates 70th reunion

The Marlborough High School Class of 1952 recently held its 70th reunion. Plus, an Elvis impersonator performed at the First Church.

Marlborough Rotarians’ 39th annual Turkey Shoot returns in person

MARLBOROUGH – After being held virtually last year, a popular holiday tradition returned in person on Nov. 20. The Marlborough Rotary Club hosted its...

Wenzel: Marlborough says goodbye to interns, pasta supper returns

The City of Marlborough is saying goodbye to the summer interns who were a “huge” help this year. Read more in Mary Wenzel's column.

Marlborough’s Troop 41 celebrates 10 new Eagle Scouts

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – Boy Scout Troop 41 in Marlborough celebrated the achievement of ten of their newest Eagle Scouts in an...
The Greater Grace Church is located at 187 Pleasant Street in Marlborough. (Photo/Jesse Kucewicz)

Greater Grace Church to hold holiday letter-writing event

MARLBOROUGH - The Greater Grace Church in Marlborough hopes an upcoming event will create a friendly space for young people to write letters to...

Wenzel: Santa visits Home for the Holidays event; Lions hold Festival of Trees

MARLBOROUGH - Santa Claus himself was at Marlborough’s Dec. 3 “Home for the Holidays” with tree lighting on Union Common. Children gathered around the...

UPDATE: Local groups hold Christmas tree pickup drives

UPDATE: This post has been updated to include information on Marlborough's Christmas tree drop-off program. REGION - Need to get rid of a Christmas tree? Everyone...

Marlborough’s CSF Dollars for Scholars plans to relaunch Scholar Bee

MARLBOROUGH - After a relatively quiet year in terms of fundraising, CSF of Marlborough Dollars for Scholars program has come roaring back with a...

Samuel Boyd: Nineteenth Century businessman known as father of city of Marlborough

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Samuel Boyd, a pioneering businessman who dominated civic life for over 50 years, is “the father of the...