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Wenzel: Woman’s Club marks National Wear Red Day; Police mourn passing of former chief

MARLBOROUGH - Members of the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club were wearing red for the “GO RED FOR WOMEN” challenge at their meeting on...

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 native continues family legacy with library donation 

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...

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...
The Greater Grace Church is located at 187 Pleasant Street in Marlborough. (Photo/Jesse Kucewicz)

Greater Grace Christian Fellowship to conduct fundraising drive

MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough’s Greater Grace Christian Fellowship is seeking donations to support the Children of Grace orphanage in Uganda. It is organizing the event with FUNDrive, which...

Marlborough Senior Center receives $6,800 in donations 

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Senior Center and the Council on Aging recently received $6,800 in donations to enhance the center’s recreational and financial assistance...

For Marlborough teen, volunteering is a way of life

MARLBOROUGH - From running park cleanups to working with refugees, Poorvi Mohanakrishnan is passionate about volunteerism.  “Whenever I’m not in school doing work, I’m working...

MRCC names new chair of Board of Directors

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) announced the appointment of Steve Messineo as the new chair of its Board of Directors earlier...

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...

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...

Marlborough Democratic City Committee to hold collection drive

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Democratic City Committee will hold its quarterly collection drive in partnership with the Marlborough Community Cupboard on Saturday, Jan. 15 The...

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...

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...

Wenzel: Police complete No Shave November fundraiser; paraeducator marks retirement

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Police Department’s “NO SHAVE NOVEMBER” fundraiser has ended. A total of $3,295 dollars was collected to benefit “Cops for Kids...

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...

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...

COVID-19 testing continues at New England Sports Center

MARLBOROUGH - COVID-19 testing continued at the New England Sports Center Tuesday morning amid what has, at times, been an “overwhelming” amount of demand...

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...

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...

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,...