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Normalcy is in Jeopardy

Region – It is a mild understatement to say that 2020 has been a year like no other. The pandemic, fanned by social media...

Goliath is winning…

Region - Most of us are guilty…in these times, Amazon has made it absurdly easy to get things delivered to our doorsteps. However, we...

Education and the ‘New Normal’

Region – August is usually a time for back-to-school shopping as families flock to local stores with lists in hand. Normally, those lists include...

New chief takes the reins

Shrewsbury – The Board of Selectmen has recently announced that Kevin Anderson has been promoted to the position of Police Chief. Anderson is a...

Following the science

Region - Throughout history, science and politics have made for strange bedfellows. Although they seemingly rely on one another, sometimes the message of the...

Masking History

Region - Throughout history, masks have played an important part in many iconic movies and television shows, such as The Phantom of the Opera,...

Listening to the data

Region – As much of the country finds itself hurtling towards a surge in coronavirus infections, Massachusetts has managed to create one of the...

All views matter

These are strange times indeed. Beyond the challenges of the pandemic, it seems that societal divides are deeper than ever. Often, today’s political and...

Vote for Dalton for Northborough BOS

To the Editor: An ode to HIPAA for you are a LAW SO often easily confused and misused.  In the beginning, HIPAA was often used...

Proceeding with care

Region - As part of the state's reopening plans, Phase II allows retail establishments to once again open their doors. Required safety precautions such...

Open for business

Region - As the economy slowly starts to reopen, there will be several things that will need to happen, according to Gov. Charlie Baker's...

Quarantine is not that bad

A lighthearted look at life in a time of “quarantine” By Pravin Trivedi Westborough - Rush hour in our little town of Westborough used to be...

Order up!

Region – Over the last two months, many local restaurants have scrambled to survive while relying on curbside pickup or take-out. The news that...

Rapunzel Rapunzel – you can finally get your hair cut!

Region – For those who have been feeling a bit “unkempt” as they lamented their overgrown roots and shaggy hairdos over the past 2...
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Vote for Moe Depalo for Shrewsbury BOS

To the Editor:  In these difficult times, it’s critical to have stable and reliable leadership. We in Shrewsbury are fortunate to have such a leader...

Slow and steady

Region – After the Baker-Polito Administration released their details for the four part Reopening Massachusetts plan, some are understandably upset that certain types of...
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Real estate, mindset and COVID-19

To the Editor:    For the past 12 years I have been a Realtor. I began my real estate career during the financial crisis of 2008....

Time for Tee

Region -  Golfers across the state are rejoicing that Gov. Charlie Baker has given golf courses the go-ahead to re-open. There will be some...
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Thanks from the Rotary Club of Northborough

To the Editor: The Rotary Club of Northborough wishes to thank all the businesses and organizations that contributed to this year’s scholarship drive. We planned our...
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Thank you to Sir Loin Catering

To the Editor: The residents of Colonial Village would like to express their gratitude to Sir Loin Catering in Northborough. For over a month, Sir Loin...