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Marlborough Food Truck and Arts Festival packs Main Street

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Some 4,000 community members from Marlborough and its surrounding communities gathered to enjoy food trucks, art vendors, and...

PHOTOS: Ice clings to Marlborough Public Library construction site

MARLBOROUGH - Photography on Sunday captured a frozen scene at the Marlborough Public Library as the region continues to thaw out from messy weather...

GoFundMe fundraiser seeks to raise money for MHS student’s new wheelchair

A Marlborough resident has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to buy a new wheelchair to help his brother.

Wenzel: Easter Egg Hunt returns to Ward Park, schools celebrate International Women’s Day

Something exciting is happening in the city on Saturday, April 8, as the Easter Bunny is hopping into Marlborough.

Marlborough photographer is dedicated to sharing community’s beauty

MARLBOROUGH - For Rehan Qadri, photography in Marlborough has become much more than a simple hobby. “Whenever I’m traveling, my eyes are continuously looking,” he...

Marlborough fire lieutenant retires

By Ron Ayotte, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Lieutenant Mark Assencoa retired from the Marlborough Fire Department after a 32-year career on April 21. A get-together...

Marlborough candidate profiles: Arthur Vigeant – Mayor

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...

For Marlborough couple, bird sculpture brings joy

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Carl the Cardinal’s life has had its ups-and-downs.  First, he was a tree. Then, he was a seven-foot-tall...
Marlborough Mayor concerned with Phase two of vaccine rollout.

Marlborough will host cardboard recycling event

MARLBOROUGH - With cardboard boxes from online shopping piling up from the holidays, Marlborough is hosting an event where residents can drop off their...

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...

Codey Daly to join Eagle Scout ranks in Marlborough

By Cindy Zomar, Education Coordinator MARLBOROUGH - Codey Daly will be recognized on Sunday, June 27 at the Troop 41 Eagle Scout Court of Honor...
An American flag hoisted over Coolidge Street by the Hudson Fire Department welcomes the ride participants back to Hudson, including event co-founders Lenore and John Musorofiti (far right).

Hudson motorcycle ride benefits kids with cancer

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer HUDSON – After a year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions, the 11th Riding for Why Me & Sherry’s House...

Team Sharing’s in-person run/walk returns to Marlborough roads

Team Sharing's annual 5k run/walk returned to Marlborough roads on May 7 after multiple years of running virtual due to pandemic restrictions.

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...

Marlborough breaks ground on library renovations

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter MARLBOROUGH -  City officials broke ground on renovations to the Marlborough Public Library on Sept. 21.  Marlborough Public Library Director...

Hudson woman grateful for successful kidney donation after chance meeting in Target parking lot

Long awaited and once delayed, a kidney donation surgery involving a pair of local residents went forward successfully on Tuesday.

Royal Plaza Trade Center to host fly fishing show

The 2023 edition of “The Fly Fishing Show” will begin its nationwide winter run Jan. 20-23 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center with everything for the fly-fishing angler

2021 year in review: Marlborough

MARLBOROUGH - As 2021 winds down, the Community Advocate is taking a look back at major stories that shaped the past 12 months.  From COVID-19,...

Alberta Fullem celebrates 100th birthday in Marlborough

MARLBOROUGH - The sparkling eyes above a gold-sequined mask matched the bright smile underneath as Alberta Fullem celebrated her 100th birthday at New Horizons...

Marlborough holds ‘Home for the Holidays’ celebration

MARLBOROUGH – After 2020’s hiatus due to the pandemic, this year’s well-attended Home for the Holidays celebration took place on Dec. 3 at Marlborough’s...