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Westborough Boy Scouts have big plans this year
Westborough – The Boy Scout motto is "Be Prepared," and the Westborough Scouts have prepared an outstanding year of fun events as well as...
Local players go pink for cancer fundraiser
Marlborough – Players from the Marlborough High School (MHS) varsity ice hockey team stand at center ice awaiting their game versus Hudson High School...
Halloween costume fun
By Joyce DeWallace, Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury - Spooky ghosts, colorful princesses, a wandering gypsy and even a sparkling pheasant recently enjoyed going through a haunted...
Shrewsbury middle schooler joins 2013 USA Tap Team
Shrewsbury - In November, Oak Middle School student Julianna Lino will be heading to Riesa, Germany, to participate in the International Dance Organization (IDO) World Tap Dance Competition.
Stax Discount Books to host local author
Marlborough – Local author Juliette Fay will be at Stax Discount Books, 193A Boston Post Road West in Marlborough, Saturday, March 25, from 1-3...
Marlborough Savings Bank president addresses Westborough EDC
Westborough – For the last century and a half, Marlborough Savings Bank (MSB) has been a steady presence in the local banking community. For the last decade, Rick Bennett has been the bank's president and chief executive officer.
Annual plant sale at Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Boylston - Tower Hill Botanic Garden will hold its 29th annual Plant Sale Saturday, May 31, featuring unusual plants and garden items. Members will have special early admission from 9 to 11 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the sale is open to non-members; free with admission. The first 500 members will receive a free seedling-size tree or shrub.
Post hardship, family from France adjusts well to new life in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury??"Fabien Pesquet was living in his hometown of Limoges, France, in 2010, making a lengthy commute to his research and development job for Albany International when he faced a rare choice. The company's U.S. manager asked Pesquet to transfer to their facility in Wisconsin. Employment opportunities in his field were scarce near Limoges, and Pesquet had to weigh options. He thought the offer was a great career opportunity and terrific chance for his toddler-aged son to have English emergence. But his wife, Sophie, was ambivalent.
Northborough Rotary Club launches Nutrition 68 program
Initiative will help feed children throughout weekend hours
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Northborough – The Northborough Rotary Club officially launched the 2019-2020 Nutrition...
Ez Fix Delivery brings your favorite restaurants right to your door
Hudson - Ez Fix Delivery is a local restaurant and grocery delivery service centralized in Hudson. Their goal is to support local restaurants to...
Public invited to Boroughs Loop Trail grand opening activities Oct. 4-5
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Region - The Borough’s Loop Trail (BLT) – a project almost 10 years in the making - is scheduled...
Just days after storm, region enjoys balmy weather
Westborough - What a difference a few days make, weather-wise! Here are two pictures from C.A. contributing writer Sue Wambolt taken today in Westborough....
Presentation on Marlborough’s efforts in WWI May 28
Marlborough - The Marlborough Historical Society, 377 Elm St., will present “Lest We Forget: Marlborough’s Contribution to WWI” Tuesday, May 28, at 7 p.m.
Marlborough...
Shoppers enjoy Shrewsbury church fair
Shrewsbury – Dozens of shoppers got an early start on their holidays lists when they attended the ?Shrewsbury First Congregational Church's Fall Fair Saturday,...
Deaccessioning yard sale at the Marlborough Historical Society Oct. 5
Marlborough – The Marlborough Historical Society will hold an open house sale of items deaccessioned from their archives and storage areas Saturday, Oct. 5,...
Boston Marathon Profile – Jim Kane
By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer
Region – Jim Kane of Northborough, 41, is running his second Boston marathon and 15th marathon overall.
How many marathons have...
Canvas Salon and Spa now open in Westborough
Westborough - Canvas Salon and Spa is now open at 30 Lyman St., Westborough. The salon, the former Profilo Day Spa, was purchased in April 2019 by...
Westborough names father and son Veterans Day co-grand marshals
Westborough - Ruano Andrew Lampi and his son Martin Andrew Lampi were named co-grand marshals of the 2015 Westborough Veterans Day Parade.
Ruano was born...
Assabet Valley’s classroom without walls
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s longtime House Carpentry instructor Wayne Coulson has a new title under his...
Marlborough welcomes new children's librarian
Marlborough – There have been lots of changes in the Children's Room of the Marlborough Public Library. Recent renovations include new carpeting, shelves, furniture and a fresh coat of paint. While checking out the room's makeover, young patrons and parents are also meeting Geralyn Schultz, the new children's librarian.