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Wenzel: Historical Society preps for exhibit, Senior Center plans pickling event

By Mary Wenzel, Marlborough Columnist “When one door closes, another door opens” is a phrase I’ve heard many times.  Although I have been hesitant to believe,...

‘Walk for the Poor’ raises money to help Marlborough community members

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – The Saint Vincent de Paul church in Marlborough raised a record high $22,596 for Marlborough residents in need...

Wenzel: Assabet senior wins award, Lions Club welcomes new members

OMAVUAYE “JUDE” IGHOVOYIVWI, a senior at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, was named as a winner of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents...
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Power line inspections bring low flying helicopters to Marlborough

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor Marlborough – Low flying helicopters may suddenly become a familiar sight for some Marlborough residents, this spring.  In a series of...

Wenzel: Mayor’s Charity Benefit May 13, garden club transplanting plants

The Burrow, located at 1000 Green District Blvd. in Marlborough, is the scene of the 2023 Mayor’s Charity Benefit on Saturday, May 13.

Interfaith group works to fight homelessness, hunger in Marlborough area

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - Longtime educator Mark Vital remembers a former student approaching him late last year with difficult news -- she...
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Thank you to all who helped in effort to vaccinate school nurses

To the Editor: Dakota Antelman's article captured the spirit of the volunteer vaccine clinics on January 7th & 8th ("Marlborough doctor runs COVID-19 vaccine clinic...

Marlborough band nominated for Boston Music Award

MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough band Circus Trees has been nominated for a Boston Music Award, appearing in the Rock Artist of the Year category alongside...

Moose spotted in Marlborough

MARLBOROUGH - Several Marlborough residents saw an unexpected visitor wander through their yards on Tuesday morning as a moose made its way through town.  The...

Wenzel: Band teacher named Masonic Teacher of the Year

James Verdone, Marlborough High School band and music teacher, was named Masonic Teacher of the Year at a ceremony held downtown.

Marlborough’s Polar Plunge makes a splash for the Special Olympics

MARLBOROUGH – Individuals and teams appreciated mild temperatures on March 6 during the sixth in-person Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA).  They dove...

Marlborough candidate profiles: Teona Brown – City Council

MARLBOROUGH - It’s election season in Marlborough.  As such, city voters will soon head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2 to decide a handful...
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Marlborough Rotary stages children’s book drive

The Rotary Club of Marlborough is staging a book drive for rural libraries in Uganda and the Philippines for children in K-6.

Wenzel: Jaworek’s Girls On the Run coach to participate in Boston Marathon

Jaworek’s head coach and School Adjustment Counselor, Christine Hilditch, will be running the Boston Marathon as a part of the GOTR team

Highland City Striders to sponsor Labor Day race

The Laborious Labor Day Road Race, a 20-year tradition, is set to take place Monday, Sept. 4 at Ghiloni Park in Marlborough.
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New Horizons celebrates Veterans Day with residents

MARLBOROUGH - New Horizons in Marlborough hosted a luncheon for its resident veterans, on Nov. 11.  New Horizons Assisted Living has roughly 80 such resident...

Worcester County Sheriff promotes local officers

Four area officers have been promoted to the rank of sergeant within the Worcester County Sheriff's office.

Santa’s Elves backpack, school supply giveaway Aug. 19

Santa’s Elves of Metrowest will host its fifth annual Back to School Backpack Drive on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Ward Park.

UPDATE: Firefighters used jaws of life to save man in rollover crash in Marlborough

UPDATE: This article has been updated to include information on a separate crash this afternoon in Westborough. By Laura Hayes and Dakota Antelman MARLBOROUGH –  A...

Wenzel: Marlborough Lions Club clean recycled eyeglasses

CONGRATULATIONS to Marlborough High School’s Athletic Director Jeff Rudzinsky who was honored as Athletic Director of the Year for District 3.