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World War I artifacts discovered in American Legion attic
By Cindy Zomar, Education Coordinator
MARLBOROUGH - Nearly everyone can identify with the feeling of finding long-forgotten items stored in the attic. But, when the...
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 municipal government course wraps up after six weeks
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - A six-session municipal government course for Marlborough residents wrapped up on May 26 after covering the operation of...
MHS Seniors enjoy pre-graduation celebrations
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
MARLBOROUGH - Before they crossed the stage at graduation June 5, the Marlborough High School Class of 2021 crossed a red...
Marlborough City Council approves Calverde Naturals marijuana permit
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough City Council unanimously voted, June 6, to approve Calverde Naturals’ application for a special permit to operate...
Man arrested in connection with Marlborough rail trail assault
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
MARLBOROUGH - Police arrested a 35-year-old man, June 7, in connection with an alleged assault on the Assabet River Rail...
‘Marlborough is your home’: Marlborough seniors graduate
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH — Dressed in black gowns and colorfully-decorated caps, Marlborough High School seniors walked across the stage at the John...
Assabet graduates ‘courageous’ Class of 2021
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
MARLBOROUGH - Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School gathered family members and friends on its football field June 4 to...
Mayor Vigeant seeks funding to enlarge Callahan State Park
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough may soon purchase more than 33 acres of land to enlarge the Callahan State Park, which straddles the...
Three-sport MHS athlete wins character award
By Kevin Stone, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough High School senior Matt Farrell was awarded the Hobey Baker High School Character Award alongside athletic director...
HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD: Rainy weekend caps strong week for local softball, baseball teams
By Chris Wilson, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH/HUDSON - Most of last week’s games went on as scheduled. But May showers towards the end of the week...
Marlborough recognizes Memorial Day with ceremonies
By Ron Ayotte, Contributing writer
MARLBOROUGH - Gray skies marked the somber mood as Marlborough honored its war dead in a brief ceremony on Memorial...
Marlborough baseball narrowly beats Nashoba
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
MARLBOROUGH - The Panthers baseball team walked off with a win in atypical fashion, May 20.
Tied 3-3 with Nashoba with...
Trail through Marlborough and Hudson was once part of the robust Fitchburg Railroad
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Region - Most local residents just think of the Assabet River Rail Trail as a tranquil, paved pathway for a...
AMSA softball snags walkoff win
By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - In a back-and-forth game May 21, the Advanced Math & Science Academy (AMSA) softball team mounted a seventh...
Man shot in Marlborough apartment
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH — A Marlborough man was taken to the hospital after being shot in the arm Thursday morning, according to...
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....
City receives $44,500 grant as part of state Tree Planting Initiative program
By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH — Seeing an opportunity to both combat some of the effects of climate change and beautify several city neighborhoods,...
Marlborough Schools to add grant-funded student adjustment counselors
By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH — After what has been a tough year for districts around the state, particularly affecting social and emotional needs of...
After teaching remotely, Marlborough teachers thank supervisor
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH — Clad in black T-shirts reading “Teachers can do virtually anything,” Marlborough Public Schools remote teachers gathered May 19...