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Region plans 2022 Memorial Day observances
Area communities are all gearing up for Memorial Day observances on Monday as many welcome a return to more traditional parades.
Worcester County Sheriff promotes local officers
Four area officers have been promoted to the rank of sergeant within the Worcester County Sheriff's office.
Marlborough Main Street Car Show draws crowds
Vintage cars lined Marlborough's Main Street on Sunday as part of the Main Street Car Show, which made its return after COVID-19 disruptions.
Wenzel: Marlborough High School grad named to Forbes 30 Under 30
Marlborough High School graduate Matheus Fonseca, 21, made this year’s list along with a number of other notable entrepreneurs.
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.
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Marlborough Fire Department welcomes two new firefighters as one retires
The Marlborough Fire Department celebrated two new firefighters as it also honored the retirement of another firefighter earlier this month.
Fundraiser aims to helps Marlborough family with college fund
An ongoing fundraiser aims to help fund university expenses for the children of a MHS graduate who passed away suddenly last month.
‘Skiing is a big part of this lake’: Water skiers celebrate sport’s anniversary on...
A handful of Marlborough residents celebrated a centennial milestone on Sunday for the sport of water skiing.
From Marlborough to Paris, Marlborough musician enjoys playing for the crowds
MARLBOROUGH - Many people can’t carry a tune in a bucket, as the old saying goes. But Marlborough’s Jared Hanrahan was blessed 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...
Team Sharing’s founder advocates for ‘Overdose Awareness’ license plate
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH – Cheryl Juaire of Marlborough has advocated for overdose awareness since 2015 when she founded Team Sharing, Inc....
Marlborough Fire Department promotes two to lieutenant
The Marlborough Fire Department recently announced a pair of promotions, elevating Omar Torres and Michael Burnell to the rank of lieutenant.Â
Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club hosts 16th Trivia Night
The Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club hosted its 16th Trivia Night on April 1 at the the Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge 959.
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.Â
The...
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 candidate profiles: Denise Ryan – School Committee
MARLBOROUGH - It’s election season in Marlborough.Â
As such, city voters will soon head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2 to decide a handful...
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).Â
They dove...
Marlborough library project moving forward after busy winter
Crews working on Marlborough’s Public Library renovation said last week that, with the exception of a slight one-week delay, they’re on schedule following a busy winter at the historic library site.
Marlborough native continues family legacy with library donationÂ
MARLBOROUGH - Her great-grandfather was the mayor who helped secure funds from Andrew Carnegie to construct Marlborough’s then new public library.
A century later, Marlborough’s...
UPDATE: Tornado touched down in Marlborough, NWS confirms
Funnel clouds spotted throughout region as two other tornados touch down
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
UPDATE: After fielding reports of funnel clouds across the region,...