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Reducing exposure to radiofrequency radiation in schools

By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer Region - Did you know that there are scientific studies that link radiofrequency radiation (RFR) with certain diseases and medical...
Major (Dr.) Howard W. Beal. Photo/Author’s collection

Remembering Shrewsbury’s heroic Major (Dr.) Howard W. Beal

By Michael Perna Jr., Contributing Writer Shrewsbury - There have been many discussions and meetings lately regarding the plans for the Major Howard W. Beal...

Shrewsbury COA director asks for patience with as senior center grapples with changes

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Changes are happening at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. Council on Aging Director Hollie Lucht has...

Lowe's Variety & Meat Shop: Northborough market can provide for your holiday table

Northborough - As the holiday entertaining season approaches, Lowe's Variety & Meat Shop is right there to help. Whether it's a shrimp or cheese platter for a party, a fresh native turkey for Thanksgiving, marinated kebobs for a football tailgate, or prime rib for Christmas dinner, Lowe's can meet your needs.

Free outdoor concerts slated to return throughout the region

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer REGION – Free outdoor concerts are synonymous with summer – except for in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions. Now...

The Peterson School now open at new location in Worcester

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Worcester- The Peterson School has moved to its new location at 705 Plantation St., Worcester.  Prior to the move, the school occupied space in...

Charlton Manor Rest Home and Assisted Living

Individualized and personalized care in a home-like setting By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer Charlton - Situated on a 30-acre sprawl of land in Charlton, Charlton Manor...

Shrewsbury resident writes children’s book with daughters

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SHREWSBURY - The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown presented many people with ample free time and the chance to pursue new hobbies and activities. Shrewsbury resident...
Chad and Henny Champeon stand together. The two bought Cafe 641 in 2017.

Hudson’s Café 641 offers lots of choices in a cozy place

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer HUDSON - Is it the soft jazz music playing in the background? Maybe it’s the hand-painted floors, bookshelves filled with...

Gone in a Flash

By Alana McCarthy     There is a thief that has robbed me. He travels from continent to continent, missing not a single town. Swooping down, stealing laughter and lives, like...

Bringing history to life

Collings Foundation opens new interactive American Heritage Museum  By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Stow - Since 1979 the Collings Foundation, under the directorship of Bob Collings and...

Butler named director of operations for Junior Railers

Worcester - Former Olympian Bobby Butler of Marlborough, a 10-year professional who played for four NHL teams, will officially become the first director of...

Silva joins Avidia Bank as new business banking officer

Region  - After more than 13 years in banking, accounting and management, Marcy Silva has joined Avidia Bank as its assistant vice president, business...

Shrewsbury walk to support mental health services

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‘It’s okay to not be okay…’ By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – The community is invited to show support for those suffering from mental...

Worcester firm can make kitchen cabinets look new again

Worcester—The Cabinet Rehab Shop can update worn and dated kitchen cabinets at a fraction of the cost of replacing cabinets.

Marlborough Police Department promotes three and hires three

By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer Marlborough – Mayor Arthur Vigeant and the City Council recognized three promotions and three new hires in the Marlborough Police...

Shrewsbury auctions foreclosed properties, including historic colonial, totaling nearly $1 million

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By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – There was a standing room only crowd in the Selectmen’s Room at Town Hall last month, when...

VIDEO: Reflecting on a senior year of quarantines and coronavirus

Over the past two weeks, we've asked local high school seniors simple this spring that COVID-19 has drastically reshaped.

Del Webb Chauncy Lake

New 55 plus community offers resort-style living in Westborough By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – This December, the first building of phase one in the...

Award-winning Hudson native thrives in his musical journey

Hudson – Hudson native Jason Paulino, now of Clinton, developed an interest in music as a child growing up in the 1980s. Concurrently, his relatives shared with him their admiration for the rock band Journey and its frontman Steve Perry. Now in his 10th year as lead vocalist of the Journey tribute band known as The Great Escape, Paulino and his bandmates were honored at the Worcester Music Awards presented April 12 at the Cove Music Hall.