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Marlborough Senior Center to host Behind the Mask Theatre performance, workshop

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Marlborough - Behind the Mask Theatre will perform "The Woman Who Outshone the Sun" Tuesday, Feb. 21. The event will start at 1 p.m....

Malborough officials issue traffic advisory

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Malborough - Commuters should take note of this advisory from the city of Marlborough - Be advised that demolition of the office building at...

Athlete of the week: Marlborough High's Josh Hill

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Hill is the co-captain of the hockey team at Marlborough High School (MHS). Statistically, he is one of the best players in all of Central Massachusetts. Josh has also played for the Minuteman Flames, the Marlborough Thunder and the Junior Shamrocks Elite team in the International Junior Hockey League.

District art show in Marlborough set for March 30 through April 12

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Marlborough - Works of art by Marlborough Public Schools students grades kindergarten through 12 will be on display at Whitcomb Middle School for two...

Mayor proposes tax work-off program for Marlborough seniors

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Marlborough – The City Council reviewed a request from Mayor Arthur Vigeant at its Feb. 13 meeting to consider approving the establishment of a Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off Program. This program would allow the city to provide local property owners over the age of 60 with a reduction on the amount paid on their property tax in exchange for services to the city. In a written communication to the council, Vigeant said that in addition to the abatement, seniors would also be paid the Massachusetts minimum wage hourly rate of $8. The mayor proposed that the abatements be allowed up to the maximum amount allowed by the state, $1,000.

Evangelous arraigned for alleged Marlborough voter fraud charges

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Marlborough - Mark Evangelous, a former candidate for Councilor-at-Large, was arraigned on Feb. 15 on alleged voter fraud charges in Middlesex Superior Court.

The C.A. picture of the day

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Lunchtime with laughs Marlborough - Following a catered luncheon, Paul and Irene Dollard enjoy humorist David Shikes performing at the Marlborough Senior Center. After...

The case of the missing principal

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By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Marlborough - The unexplained absence of Marlborough High School (MHS) Assistant Principal Adam Bakr has students looking for answers. Bakr,...

Abutters respond to Marlborough Nissan expansion plans

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Marlborough - A plan by Nissan Automobiles of Marlborough, Inc. to expand its operations on Route 20 East drew comments from abutters during a public hearing held during the City Council's Feb. 13 meeting.

“Military Friends” offers scholarships

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Region - Military Friends Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving Massachusetts National Guard, Reserve and Families of the Fallen for nearly a decade, is now...

New Emergency Department clinical director joins Marlborough Hospital

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Marlborough - Karen O. Moore, president and CEO of Marlborough Hospital, has announced that Mark A. Tuttle, RN, has been selected as the new...

“No Show Ball” to raise funds for Boys & Girls Clubs

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Region - The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest invites you to support the "No Show Ball" by not attending. That's right. Go online...

February vacation events at Marlborough Public Library

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Marlborough – The Marlborough Public Library has announced two fun events for your child to participate during February vacation week. A pizza tasting will be...

Marlborough resident goes behind enemy lines

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Marlborough - It is not uncommon to hear of deployments and heartwarming reunions as the war in Afghanistan rages on. It is easy though to forget about the faraway conflict because of our busy lives. For Amy Blanchard, an employee in the business office at Southborough Medical Center, the reality of war is something she lives with each and every day. Her husband, Gerry, is squad leader for "BAD 1-2" and has been stationed in Paktya Province, Gardez City, for almost a year.

Marlborough art center to host fundraiser

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Marlborough - Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Road East, is currently sponsoring "A Show of Hearts" to benefit the Art beCAUSE Breast Cancer Foundation, an organization committed to funding research dedicated to eradicating environmental causes of breast cancer.

Tractor-trailer rollover on Route 290 still causing backups

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Marlborough - The ramp from Route 290 eastbound to Route 495 westbound remains closed after a tractor-trailer rollover earlier this morning.

Marlborough Public Library Classic Film Series to show Casablanca, Citizen Kane

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Marlborough - The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will continue their winter Classic Film Series with Casablanca Saturday, Feb. 18, and Citizen Kane...

Marlborough Historical Society announces “Festival of Trees” awards

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Marlborough - Bob Kane, curator of the Marlborough Historical Society, has announced the awards that were given out at December's very successful "Festival of...

Marlborough Hospital auxiliary to hold chocolate sale

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Marlborough - Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring the sale of Double Dip Chocolates in the front lobby...

Pro Musica Youth Chorus looks for new members

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Region - The Pro Musica Youth Chorus is accepting new members to be a part of their 25th anniversary season. The chorus provides a...