People and Places

Northborough - Children enjoy a fun-filled afternoon cooling off at Northborough's "Splash Pad." Located at the Assabet Park on South Street (Rt. 135), preschool children can beat the heat by running through a maze of water fountains and enjoying lunch at one of the many picnic tables. Said one parent, "I bring my kids here on hot summer days and they have a blast."

Region - Bancroft's Middle School language students, led by Spanish teacher Jody Stephenson, traveled to Heredia, Costa Rica, with 10 language students over spring...

Westborough - As a professor, the creator of her own television show, and an in-store dietician, Westborough resident Karen White’s career takes many different forms. Through multiple educational channels, White pursues her one main goal: to teach people about healthy eating habits.

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Woman's Club will welcome author/illustrator Ralph Masiello as the speaker for its Friday, Nov. 1,?meeting starting at 12:15 p.m. at...

Worcester - For a young teenager enjoying an active lifestyle, there is little room for joint pain. Sports and vigorous activities are a top...

Northborough - The Saint Rose of Lima Church held its eighth annual car wash fundraiser May 31.

Northborough - The GFWC-Northboro Junior Woman’s Club will hold its annual Applefest Apple Pie Café Saturday Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m....

Region - Air Force Airman Alex C. Bissonnette graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed...

Northborough - (front, center) Helen Petino, 100, is joined by (back, l to r) her granddaughter, Sara Larson, her daughter, Lynne Johnson, and (front,...

Northborough – Northborough will be celebrating its annual Applefest weekend, Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22.  There are many events scheduled throughout the...

Marlborough – U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Jesus A. Murillo Aguirre, son of Jackeline and Erwin Murillo of Marlborough, recently completed 12 weeks of basic...

Longtime Westborough resident Polly Howard celebrated her 90th birthday on May 21.

Shrewsbury - Tom Ryan, currently the vice president for Institutional Advancement at Assumption College, will become the chief advancement officer for St. John's High School in Shrewsbury.

Westborough - Every teen band needs a place to practice, but in most cases aspiring rockers are relegated to their basements or garages. For bands looking to take their talents to the next level and practice and perform in a professional environment, Studio 22 is the place.

Hudson – Guests gathered Jan. 30, the last day of work for Marie Estevez after 19 and a half years as administrative assistant at the Hudson Senior Center. She received a citation in recognition of her service from state Rep. Kate Hogan, D-Stow.

Westborough - Westborough Girl Scout Troop 30508 recently met with Christina Papadopoulos from Westborough DPW to learn about storm water pollution. The girls did...

Northborough – Rev. Judith Wright meditates daily. Embodying the giving principles of her longtime practice, the minister at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Northborough started a Buddhist Insight meditation group on site soon after getting hired in 2003.

Marlborough - St. Matthias Parish will be holding its Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to visit the St. Matthias crafts table, the traditional greens table, and the many vendors that will be selling their own specialized crafts.

Westborough - Like many New England Patriots fans, 3-month-old Gus is pretty tired after last night’s exciting game. But get your rest Gus! Tomorrow...

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...