People and Places

Region - Patrick Muldoon has been named president of UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester effective Aug. 26. For the past nine years, Muldoon has...

Westborough - The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) has appointed Nicole Godaire as its new executive director. Godaire has served the association for...

Hudson - If Hillary Rodham Clinton runs for president in 2016, Patrick S. Halley will undoubtedly be a prominent member of her campaign staff. The Hudson native was her principal advance man for nine years, working in the White House behind the scenes. He was at the former First Lady's side for campaigns, conventions, overseas trips, election nights, inaugural balls and family vacations. He was also the executive producer of the White House Millennium Celebration opening ceremony. "In the course of my employment at the White House, I toured the Kremlin with Boris Yeltsin, returned to Robben Island Prison with Nelson Mandela, shared a hotel with Fidel Castro, and met one on one with Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat," Halley said.

Region - On July 18, Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce members and guests enjoyed a night of teambuilding fun at its annual Summer...

Shrewsbury - The World Famous Hal McIntyre Orchestra will be performing at Veterans, Inc. Friday, Aug. 2. The show, directed by Don Pentleton, will...

Shrewsbury – Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis has announced that this year's Sheriff's Annual Senior Picnic will be held at the Scandinavian Athletic Club...

Westborough – NPR commentator and essayist Marion Winik will be signing copies of her new book, "Highs in the Low Fifties: How I stumbled...

Westborough – Author Quincy S. Abbot will be signing copies of his new book, "From Schoolboy to Soldier: The Correspondence and Journals of Edward...

Shrewsbury – The 3rd Annual Boudreau Memorial Wiffle Ball Tournament was held in Shrewsbury July 20. All proceeds from the tournament went towards the...

Northborough – Local teens were given the opportunity to show off their creativity in cake decorating in a contest held July 24 at the...

Marlborough??"Wayside Racquet & Swim Club prides itself on its strong tennis and swimming programs and a renewed emphasis on racquetball, but in the past year, the club has also revamped its personal training program. It now has eight nationally certified personal trainers on the staff and offers both private and group sessions.

Southborough - Perry Trugan, 10, challenges herself on the ropes course during the July 17 session of Fay Discovery, a summer camp for ages...

Westborough - The Westborough Garden Club recently announced that scholarships were awarded to two Westborough High School graduating seniors who will pursue higher education...

Worcester - Wonderful views of a lake and rolling hills, the hilltop breeze, and outdoor dining on the deck make dinner at Grill on the Hill almost a mini-vacation. And you can add in live music as you watch the sun set.

By Joan F. Simoneau, Contributing Writer Marlborough/Hudson - Family, friends and community members who know Pauline Smith through the many committees, boards and other volunteer...

Westborough - The Westwood Swing Band performed in the Willows Concert Series July 17. On a hot, steamy night, the band's fun style of...

Patina specializes in hand-painted vintage furniture, home accessories, including new home accessories but with a vintage feel, vintage jewelry, and other unique finds. I love the thrill of the hunt. When I am looking for something, I have to love it or it won's come into the shop," said Kelly O"Malley, owner of the specialty shop.

We specialize in creative, economical landscape solutions for residential customers. Every homeowner has their own vision for their property. As a landscape designer, I work with them to make that vision a reality.

Northborough - Abbie Davison and Kate Cotillo show off some of the bracelets they recently made for a fundraiser for the One Fund. The...

Westborough – Author Mike Cooper will be signing copies of his new book, "Full Ratchet" at Tatnuck Bookseller Sunday, July 21, from 1 to...