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Thank you from St. Vincent de Paul Societies

To the Editor:  The Marlborough St. Vincent de Paul Societies (of Immaculate Conception and St. Matthias) would like to thank the community for their support...

Marlborough Fire Department plans entrance exam

The Marlborough Fire Department will conduct an entrance exam on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Marlborough High School, 431 Bolton St.
Flags wave on the lawn of the Walker Building in Marlborough before a past year’s overdose awareness vigil. Photo/Courtesy Kathy Leonard

Overdose Awareness Vigil adds Narcan training, activist/artist to lineup

MARLBOROUGH - The 2021 Opioid Overdose Awareness Vigil scheduled to take place outside Marlborough’s Walker Building on Aug. 31 has added free Narcan training...

Wenzel: Elvis impersonator comes to Marlborough

“A Tribute to Elvis,” with Mike Slater, will be presented Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Read more in Mary Wenzel's column.

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.

Marlborough and Hudson’s Civil War sacrifices were substantial

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer REGION - Marlborough and Hudson’s Civil War history and service records were lost to a fire over a century ago....

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.

Wenzel: Cemetery foreman retires, Dukes corps to reunite

Former members of the Dukes Drum and Bugle Corps and the Duchess Drill Team are planning a Reunion on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the Loyal Order of the Moose, 67 Fitchburg St., Marlborough.

St. Stephen families support Cathedral in the Night

MARLBOROUGH - More than 20 families from St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marlborough helped give back through a recent outreach effort to the Northampton-based...

COVID-19 testing site relocates to Marlborough Hospital

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough’s “Stop the Spread” COVID-19 testing facility moved to Marlborough Hospital effective June 1.  Announced via a press release...

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...

Wenzel: Marlborough holds Medal of Liberty Ceremony; Assabet student wins award

A Medal of Liberty Ceremony was heldto honor service men and women who were killed in action, died of wounds, or died in a combat zone.

Fort Meadow boaters asked to help fight spread of invasive weeds

MARLBOROUGH/HUDSON - Officials in Marlborough and Hudson are issuing their annual plea to local boaters to help slow the advance of invasive plant species...

‘Large pig’ spotted in Solomon Pond Mall parking lot

MARLBOROUGH - Police have located the owner of a large pig who was spotted wandering through the parking lot of the Solomon Pond Mall...

Wenzel: Stanley the dog visits Kane Elementary School classroom

MARCH is celebrated as "Music In Our Schools Month," and at Goodnow School, kindergartners showcased their creativity by crafting their own instruments.
Cooper, the four-legged fisherman, prepares to catch a fish at Fort Meadow Reservoir in Marlborough.

Four-legged fisherman in Fort Meadow Reservoir

MARLBOROUGH – A Marlborough resident recently snapped a photo of Cooper, a four-legged fisherman, on the Fort Meadow Reservoir. From her kayak, she saw the...

Health fair for veterans in Marlborough

Mayor Arthur Vigeant and Veterans Services Officer Mike Hennessy have announced a health fair for veterans at the Marlborough Senior Center.

Pollinator garden opens in Marlborough’s Ghiloni Park

Things are buzzing around Marlborough's Ghiloni Park's pollinator garden, thanks to two Girl Scouts, city staff and SVT members.

Marlborough, Hudson police mark autism awareness month

REGION - Marlborough and Hudson police patches have a new look this month as both departments are rallying for autism awareness. Part of an initiative...

Kits for Kids holds dance, fundraiser

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Kits for Kids collaborated with Macaroni Kids of Marlborough to hold a free Halloween themed dance for children...