People and Places

Region – According to the National Fire Protection Association, people age 65 and over are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large.

Worcester – “Four Artists Four Visions” will be on exhibition from Saturday, April 8 through Sunday, May 7 at the Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow...

Westborough – The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced that Westborough High School student Robert M. Conley, of Westborough, has been...

Region - The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest is very excited to celebrate and support Red Nose Day Thursday, May 25! Red Nose...

Marlborough - St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 537 Bolton St. (Route 85), Marlborough, will hold an accessories and clothing giveaway Saturday, April 1, from 10...

Westborough - Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Westborough Public Library as it hosts Barbara Berenson, author of “Massachusetts in the Woman Suffrage Movement:...

Westborough – Tatnuck Bookseller will host a two-author "Murder, Mystery & Magic" event Saturday, June 14, from 1 – 3 p.m. Join Gina Fava,...

Grafton - The l'Esperance Mandolin Ensemble will present a concert Sunday, April 8, at 1 p.m., at the Congregational Church of Grafton, UCC, 30 Grafton...

By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter Marlborough - Anthony Everett, the Emmy Award-winning anchor of WCVB Channel 5’s nightly newsmagazine, “Chronicle,” was guest speaker at...

Shrewsbury – Dr. Joel Hayden, an optometrist from Shrewsbury, has become the first in the state to attain Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) status. The...

Shrewsbury – Last December, the Shrewsbury Social Club (SSC) partnered with students of Shrewsbury High School and local businesses Scizzors and SHARC to host...

Shrewsbury - Arthur and Dorothy Dobson, 57-year residents of Shrewsbury, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 3. They were high school sweethearts at Brookline...

Region – Two students from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School have earned their Eagle Scout awards.

By Lisa Stukel, Contributing Writer Northborough - Proctor School third-, fourth- and fifth-graders were honored for their participation in the National Greek & Roman Mythology...

‘Find Your TRIESSENCE: A mindfulness journey for a joyful and fulfilling life’ Worcester - Notre Dame Health Care (NDHC) is hosting its annual Educational Forum...

Marlborough - The Marlborough Historical Society’s is beginning its new membership year Sunday, Sept. 1. New members are welcome.   Membership includes free monthly presentations at...

Marlborough – Your holiday shopping will be complete at the St. Matthias Christmas Bazaar, to be held Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to...

Marlborough - Hungry ducks swarm the Wayside parking lot alongside Hager Pond in Marlborough. Photo/Sue Wambolt

Marlborough - Judy Jewett, 71, has been teaching crochet at the Marlborough Senior Center for over 10 years. She also spearheads Hats for Our Friends, a project which was started in 2002 by the late Judy Borella intended to ensure that every child in Marlborough would be warm while waiting for the school bus in the morning.

Westborough - Westborough TV will present “Stress At the Holidays,” hosted by local attorney Carolyn Spring, during the month of December. The show is...