Marlborough

Marlborough - Excitement was in the air this fall as the new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program began for Marlborough High School (MHS) ninth-graders and sixth-graders at the Whitcomb Middle School. During the orientation given by program teachers, students were encouraged to reach higher, become risk takers, and take ownership of their education and careers.

Marlborough - The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library and the Assabet Valley Camera Club (AVCC) are gearing up for their 17th annual photography show. Area photographers who would like to participate may submit two photographs in black and white or color. All photos must be framed and/or matted and equipped with wire suitable for display hanging. Also, each photo must have a label affixed to the back showing the title, name of artist, address, phone number and purchase price if for sale. If sold, 15 percent of the purchase price will go to the Friends.

Marlborough – The Citizens Scholarship Foundation (CSF) of Marlborough Inc. has announced that the group is conducting its 3rd Annual Scholar Bowl Super Bowl...

Marlborough – The City Council is considering a request to approve funding for the purchase of containers to be used for automated curbside collection of solid waste and recyclables. The council discussed the request, which was made by Mayor Arthur Vigeant, at its Jan. 23 meeting.

Marlborough - The City Council discussed a communication from Mayor Arthur Vigeant at its Jan. 23 meeting, a request that $100,000 be transferred from other accounts into a fund to pay for unexpected water treatments needed after last year's excessive rainfall.

Marlborough – By mid-2013, residents of Marlborough and the surrounding communities who must seek treatments related to a cancer diagnosis will not have to travel to Boston. They will be able to instead get full services, including chemotherapy and radiology, at the soon-to-be-built Cancer Pavilion at Marlborough Hospital.

Marlborough – The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Marlborough/Hudson officially got underway Jan. 17 as cancer survivors, caregivers, families, schools, companies, faith-based...

By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Families flocked to Jericho Hill on Brigham Street for some fun in the sun and snow on Sunday....

Marlborough - Is there an Earth-like planet in an Earth-like orbit? We are very close to answering that question, was the message Dr. Dawn M. Gelino conveyed to Marlborough Rotarians and guests at a recent meeting. NASA's Kepler mission team, which tries to locate and identify Earth-like planets, has discovered two Earth-size planets, the smallest ever discovered orbiting a star

Worcester - The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) now offers NuRide to the public with incentives for making the commitment to take green...

Marlborough - The Red Sox are hitting the road to get ready for a new season, and the 2012 Red Sox Road Trip will...

Marlborough – Winter 2012 program have been announced by the Marlborough Recreation Department. Programs include heartsaver pediatric first aid and CPR course, adult swim...

Marlborough - The Marlborough City Council approved motions Jan. 9 to hold two public hearings during its Feb. 13 meeting. The first hearing will be for renovations at Marlborough Nissan and the second will be for modifications of a wireless facility requested by Sprint.

Marlborough - Students in the Senior Leadership Class at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School have taken on a new challenge as part of...

Region - As part of their curriculum, students at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough learn trades such as plumbing, electrical wiring...

Marlborough – The City Council held a short meeting Jan. 9 as it welcomed new City Council President Patricia Pope and three new councilors, Ward 2 Councilor Richard Jenkins, and Councilors-at-Large Kathleen Robey and Mark Oram.

Marlborough - Marlborough Girl Scouts will be partnering with Furnishing Options of Marlborough for a Day of Service Monday, Jan. 16. The Girl Scouts...

Taking an artistic spin Marlborough - Rebecca DeAraujo, 7, is shown the spin-art design on a Frisbee she created Dec. 29 at the Pleasant...

Marlborough - The Innovative Beads Expo is underway at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 123 Boston Post Rd. West. Open Friday, Jan. 13, and Thursday, Jan.14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the expo features beads from 29 vendors. Coined "Your favorite bead show in the Northeast," the expo offers beading classes conducted by well-known experts on Saturday and Sunday.

Marlborough - Arthur Vigeant was sworn in as the new mayor of Marlborough during inaugural ceremonies held Jan. 2 at the 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School.