People and Places

Northborough - Brianna Ouelette, 3, gets a close-up look at a pygmy goat July 16, when the Northborough 4-H Small Animal Club set up...

By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Mike Nawrocki is the newest principal of the Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) Charter school in Marlborough,...

Shrewsbury – Olivia LeBlanc is a recent graduate of the Shrewsbury High School class of 2017. One of the talents that she demonstrated during her academic career was drawing. Throughout the course of her senior year, LeBlanc assembled a portfolio of Native American-themed work that focused on various aspects of their lifestyle, including clothing and animals that were part of their culture.

Westborough High girls hear advice from local business women By Catherine Twing, Contributing Writer Westborough - There are some topics unique to women in business that...

Westborough - Cancer can strike anyone - even young athletes in their prime, such as Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester, former Boston Bruins forward Phil Kessel, champion bicyclist Lance Armstrong and the late Greg Montalbano, a Westborough resident who was a star pitcher for St. John's High School and the Worcester Tornadoes.

By Lisa Stukel, Contributing Writer Northborough/Southborough - Middle school students from surrounding districts competed in the Central District Junior Jazz Festival at Trottier Middle School...

Former member of the USA U17 National Team, Joe Lavin, 25, has come a long way since playing pond hockey in his hometown of Shrewsbury. The defenseman has had a wild journey so far in his young career. Drafted in the fifth round of the 2007 National Hockey League draft by the Chicago Blackhawks, Lavin originally committed to, and played for Providence College.

Northborough - Don’t forget your sunscreen. This is the message that Kelly Scangas and the Northboro Junior Woman’s Club (NJWC) want to relay as people start to spend more time outdoors this season. It’s also why there is a new sunscreen dispenser at Ellsworth-McAfee Park on Route 135.

Clinton  – Clinton Savings Bank (CSB) employees recently collectively raised $658 to present to Binkeez for Comfort, a nonprofit located in Shrewsbury. Every quarter,...

Marlborough - Thanks to the generosity of the city’s residents, the Marlborough Democratic City Committee (MDCC) was able to deliver nearly 2,500 pounds of...

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – Sadly, active shooter situations have become more common. Not only happening in schools but in churches, shopping...

Shrewsbury - The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce announced its 2017 Scholar Award recipients in March. Sixteen scholars were selected and will share $11,425 in Scholarships. Madison Dugan, a senior at Shrewsbury High School (SHS),

Region - Effective Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, Randal D. Webber will be appointed President at Cornerstone Bank. Currently, Webber serves as the Bank’s EVP, COO and Chief...

Marlborough - Ten Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (AVRTHS) students and four staff members shared a special experience during an April break from...

"Both of my parents have been very supportive of me. They have driven me to countless practices and come to every event. I have also had the same gymnastics coach growing up. He owned Diamond Gymnastics and has been with me ever since. He has pushed me and has helped me with not only the physical aspect of the sport, but also the emotional part."

Spring is here. So, the Westborough Garden Club is currently accepting sponsors for flower boxes in the downtown area. 

Grafton – State Representative David K. Muradian Jr. (R-Grafton) has been named to the selection committee for the 2019 Madeline Amy Sweeney Award for...

Marlborough – Marlborough High School senior Matthew Zinck is looking forward to vacation this year, but not because he wants to sleep late or...

Hopkinton - Baypath Humane Society urgently needs foster homes for a handful of dogs in need. Fostering involves providing care and a loving temporary...

Boston -  State Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) recently welcomed students from the 9th Worcester District to the 72nd Annual Student Government Day. On April 5, students...