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Shrewsbury man and dog survive encounter with bear
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury â What started out as a typical morning trail walk for Brendan Lennon and his dog, Greta, resulted in...
Grafton teen turns love of LEGO into thriving business
By Morgan Hume, Contributing Writer
Grafton - If you think LEGO is only for children, it may be time to think again. And if anyone...
Westborough students hope to spread passion for community service
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Westborough- Abigail McLucas and Elizabeth Hopkinson, both students at Westborough High School, are on a mission to empower students of...
Fundraiser to be held for Keenan Hart in Shrewsbury June 3
Shrewsbury â A fundraiser will be held at Wild Wings in Shrewsbury (476 Boston Turnpike) on Sunday, June 3 to benefit the Keenan A....
SJL Memorial Ride to return on Marlborough roads and beyond
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH â After a four-year hiatus, the Shawna Jean Larassa (SJL) Memorial Ride will return Saturday, Aug. 14.Â
The motorcycle...
Business at Marlborough BBQ spot is sizzling hot
By Jeff Theodore, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - When Steve Uliss wakes up each day, he looks in the mirror and recalls words his grandfather told...
Hudson man reconnects with birth mom decades after adoption
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
HUDSON - Phil Knutel has three adopted children. Halfway across the country, Maggie Byrnes briefly helped families like Philâs navigate...
Warlock of Westborough – Part I
Westborough – Although the Warlock of Westborough, Ted Rabouin, passed away in 2004, he remains a rich part of the town's history. His home, a black cottage painted with flowers and mushrooms, which sat nestled in a wooded area on Bowman Street across from the reservoir has since been leveled and a new home has taken its place, but the stories of what went on there will be etched in the minds of many forever.
Shrewsbury resident continues battle with leukemia
Now cancer free, but battling lasting effects of that relapse, Jonathan Tomashefsky is thanking his community while eyeing a long road ahead.
Jennyâs Place thrives serving sandwiches and more in Marlborough
As a relatively new business owner, Jenny Geary is working overtime â often on her own â to make her breakfast and lunch spot a success.Â
The holiday spirit shines â brightly – in Southborough neighborhood
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Southborough - Growing up in Somerville, John Mansfieldâs family always decorated the outside of their house for Christmas. So when...
Hudsonâs Tommy Williams lived brilliant hockey life, weathered tragedy
Nick Abramo, Sports Columnist
HUDSON - Some stars stay alight. Others, like the late Tommy Williams, need occasional re-illumination.
A Minnesota transplant to Hudson, Williamsâ grand...
Westborough cellist Fung wins prestigious international competition
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough â Showing tremendous poise, grace and talent, Zlatomir Fung recently did what no American has done in 30 years...
Knotty Pine thrives at Hudson Mills location
Business is booming at Knotty Pine Design and Consignment in the Landing at Hudson Mills on Broad Street in Hudson.
Hudson dancers/gymnasts continue evolving their 60-year relationship
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Hudson â The 60-year relationship between Hudson residents Linda LeSage and Jean Beddow-Arnth continues to evolve.
In 1961, the 6-year-old...
Northboro Media Service: Converting film and tapes to DVD, CD, new media formats
"I convert older forms of media such as tape, 8-mm and 16-mm film, videotapes in all formats into the new digital formats such as DVDs and CDs," said Jeff Ward, owner of Northboro Media Service. "I can convert all formats. If I can's convert it, you don's have it."
Childrenâs librarian dresses up to spark literary fun
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury - Roxanne Starkin fondly recalls her childhood when her mother was studying for her bachelorâs degree and carted her...
Former Shrewsbury resident is finally living her dream
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury/Cambridge â Former Shrewsbury resident Deb Peeples, 63, recently returned from a month-long residency at the Vermont Studio Center,...
Hudson High â85 alum, singer-songwriter and bassist is still rocking
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing WriterÂ
HUDSON â Singer-songwriter and bassist Stephen Powell began performing in his teens with two rock bands in and around...
Hudson man spreads holiday cheer as Santa for three decades
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Hudson â Galen âRedâ Isaacs of Hudson has owned five Santa suits and traveled on at least 20 fire...