Editorially Speaking

The Mass SJC, in one of its liberal modes, ruled last month to place the residents of this Commonwealth at risk by releasing illegal aliens subject to federal detainer requests. The SJC decided for the rest of us, that illegal immigrants charged or even convicted elsewhere of even the most serious or violent crimes could not be held by Massachusetts law enforcement one minute for ICE to act on the detainer.

Region - There is no doubt that shopping online is convenient. But local merchants are hoping that shoppers will consider visiting their establishments on...

Nation - Only six months into the Trump presidency and the political pundits are already speculating about who will – and will not – run for the Oval Office in 2020. The president himself appears to be campaigning already for a second term while both Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vice President Mike Pence have strongly denied their intentions to run. However, if we have learned anything at all about the game of politics, we should not believe everything we hear. Only time will tell who will be throwing their hat into the race.

The Westborough Education Foundation (WEF) would like to thank our local sponsors and donors, teams from local businesses and companies, teachers and administrators, parent groups and sports organizations, and volunteers who made the seventh annual Trivia Bee a huge success. Thank you for supporting the Westborough Education Foundation. The Trivia Bee, the foundation’s largest fundraiser, brings together many groups from across the community and has allowed WEF to award over $270,000 in grants since its inception.

When we moved into our house twelve years ago this month, we noticed a knee-high balsam in the middle of the small cleared field...

To the Editor: I was dismayed to receive a “push poll” robocall relating to the race for State Representative in the 11th Worcester District. These...

To the Editor: I am supporting John Samia for Selectman position because John has multiple years of experience working in the Shrewsbury community as member...

To the Editor: Brenda Brown, longtime Shrewsbury resident, announced her intention to serve the town of Shrewsbury on the Housing Authority Board, and will be...

With so much tragedy and horror in the world that is out of our control, it is appalling to me that the president added to the pain and mistreatment suffered by the victims of former Sheriff Arpaio by pardoning him with the simple and erroneous statement that Arpaio was convicted for “doing his job.”

To the Editor:   The Donahue family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Tom Falzoi who has done the choreography, selected the music and spent...

Region - When the Governor's mask mandate went into effect on May 6, it was a change for a lot of folks. However with...

To the Editor: Articulate. Intelligent. Compassionate. Results-Driven. This is how I describe Hannah. Seatbelts are required when working with Hannah – and be prepared for...

To the Editor: Please join me in supporting Jason Palitsch for State Representative on March 31st. For years Jason has worked tirelessly on...

Shrewsbury - As a new year starts, there will also be a new face on Shrewsbury’s Council on Aging.  Hollie Lucht was recently named...

Region – As homeowners prepare to awaken their lawns after a long winter, there is one unwelcome sign of spring in the air –...

In a quest to raise funds for its organization, the city’s Community Development Authority (CDA) is seeking to sell certain parcels of land within...

Westborough – NASCAR fans had a local connection to the Daytona 500 on Feb. 14 as Westborough’s Kaz Grala made his second appearance in...

The world would not come to an end – even my tiny corner would not be endangered – if I could not learn how to play the ukulele.

Pia the young osprey perched at the edge of a massive nest constructed atop a pole on an island in Maine's Muscongus Bay. Alone, she...

Region - For this year's graduating seniors it will be a year filled with many firsts. One of these will be the first time they will be eligible to vote in the presidential election. With rhetoric that seems uglier than any election in recent memory, this year's graduating class will have an opportunity to cast a vote that will help shape our nation for the next four years.