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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 Mayor concerned with Phase two of vaccine rollout.

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 Mayor concerned with Phase two of vaccine rollout.

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...