People and Places

Westborough – Author Kathleen O"Malley will be at Tatnuck Bookseller Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to sign copies of her...

Westborough – Proving that it is never too late to get active, Martha Raphael, 70, a resident of Westborough, participated in the Sharon Timlin...

We'se always had a wide variety of marinated products - beef kabobs in a house marinade, three flavors of chicken kabobs, three types of beef tips, four types of chicken tips and Greek marinated lamb tips," said Tom Lowe, who has owned Lowe's Variety & Meat Shop in Northborough store since 1986. His grandparents started the original market in Westborough in 1951.

Shrewsbury - As part of its outreach to the community, the Shrewsbury Historical Society recently presented awards and scholarships to local residents and students. The...

Marlborough – Throughout his 56 years, Buck Barrett's love of music took him from the local club scene in Marlborough to the recording studios of Tennessee. And although his talent won him accolades and the chance to play with stars ranging from Aerosmith, Bo Diddley, Extreme, and Lonestar, it was his kind and open heart that many will remember about this musician who passed away on June 27 of complications from cancer. After his death, his niece Colette Golgata-Sychantha reminisced about the m

Westborough – In today's world, where everyone is striving to be more active, there is nothing more frustrating than getting an injury that stops you from doing what you love. Whether one is a high school athlete, a "weekend warrior," or a senior citizen, an injury can be multi-faceted, affecting not only one's physical well-being but emotional as well.

Grafton - When summer arrives, you don's want to waste a moment indoors if you can avoid it. The best place to have a meal al fresco is at 25 on the Common restaurant at the Grafton Inn. The patio is lovely, the food is outstanding, and it overlooks the Grafton Common center, which has live music once a week during the summer.

Westborough – Former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis will be the guest speaker at the Westborough Democratic Town Committee meeting Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St. As part of his talk, Dukakis will be sharing tales from his political career as governor of Massachusetts for three terms and then as the Democratic nominee for president in 1988.

Westborough – Shrewsbury resident Nancy Castle will be signing copies of her books for young teens featuring Prince Loogar (aka Loogie the Boogie Genie)...

Westborough – Shrewsbury author Lauren Grimley will be at Tatnuck Bookseller Sunday, July 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. to sign copies of her...

Marlborough - The Marlborough Educators Association donated $500 to Christopher Heights Assisted Living of Marlborough in honor of the Marlborough High School (MHS) class...

Westborough – Story Time with guest author Kate Hanscom, the author of the children's book, "Literal Lily," will be held at Tatnuck Bookseller Wednesday,...

Hudson - Members of Grupo Folclorico de Criancas, a children's folk dance group, participate in the procession of the annual Imperio Mariense Holy Ghost...

Region – When school closes for the summer, the students" free and reduced-price lunch program also ends. According to the recently released Summer Nutrition Status Report 2013 from the Food Research and Action Center in Washington, D.C., "[F]or every seven low-income students who depended on the National School Lunch Program during the regular 2011-2012 school year, only one child received summer meals in July 2012."

Northborough – Girls and boys ages 4 to 7 attended Superhero Camp, offered June 24 through June 28 by Northborough Recreation at the Northborough...

Region - It was a picture perfect day for the Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Golf Tournament at Juniper Hill Golf Course...

Westborough - In 1979, Mark Silverman, a student at Northeastern University, used his credit card to buy a used truck and moved furniture to earn money during college. That student venture turned into a business that's been successful for the past 34 years.

Westborough - The Wayside Racquet and Swim Club provided the setting once again for the annual after-the-prom "All-Nighter" held June 1 first for Marlborough High School (MHS) graduating seniors and their guests. For the past 27 years the event has been held thanks to the support of students, teachers, parents and the community allowing students to have fun in a safe, secure environment. "Another All-Nighter has come and gone and it was a great one," said parent Eileen Bailey who headed up the committee with another parent, Denise Farrell, and Sharon Buckley, MHS All-Nighter liaison.

Westborough - Michael Desio, 8, and Daniel Hackett, 7, participate in the fifth annual Westborough Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Kids Ride, held June 23 at Westborough...

Marlborough – Marlborough resident William Spitzer was one of the graduates of the inaugural Middlesex Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy. Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian presided...