People and Places

Westborough – Throughout her career as a personal trainer, motivational speaker and author, Michele Craemer has seen how the power of movement and getting fit has helped to change the lives of many women.

Westborough – Boy Scout Troop 100 awarded the rank of Eagle Scout to Alex Barnhart. The ceremony was held March 11 at the Evangelical...

Westborough - The 52nd annual Westborough Ski Swap will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. at the Elsie A. Hastings Elementary School,...

Shrewsbury – St. John's High School recently announced the hiring of Warren Hayden, Class of 1981, as its new director of Alumni Relations. Hayden, a...

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Mass. Dept. of Transportation (MassDOT) representatives were in Shrewsbury June 24 to hold informational meetings at Town...

Northborough - Known around town as “Officer Phil” or “Officer Martin,” patrolman Phillip Martin is well-known and well-liked in the Northborough community. If you are a Northborough resident, chances are you’ve run into him. Whether he’s tracking you down to return your lost wallet, installing your baby’s car seat, or educating you on crosswalk safety laws, he is fully committed to the town of Northborough, where he has served for 18 years.

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

Hudson – After several years’ absence, decorated gourds returned on a cold and windy Oct. 22 when Hudson Recreation presented the 19th annual Pumpkin Fest at Morgan Bowl. New pumpkin-themed attractions were added alongside long-established activities.

Westborough – It had been a bad day. I hadn's slept well. My commute was almost twice its normal length and everyone at work had been in a foul mood. But, when my boyfriend suggested we have dinner at Harry's, I immediately felt better. I imagined ordering a burger, or maybe fish and chips, or a tuna melt? something that would wipe away the day's troubles. Harry's is that kind of place. It's comforting.

Region – Luisa Cloutier, the owner of Fitness Together, 411 West Main St., Northborough, will be signing copies of her memoir, “Until Forever.” Book...

Berlin – A raccoon that was stuck on top of a utility pole for three days was finally rescued Sunday afternoon. The raccoon had been...

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Torrential downpours didn’t keep a crowd of about 75 people from coming out on Jan. 24 to...

By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer Region - For years, it has been the “elephant in the room,” the problem without a name. But grandparents all over...

Region – Dr. Sahdev R. Passey of Holden has been honored by the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) as the 2019 recipient of its Senior...

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...

Northborough – A 5K run/walk to honor the memory of Northborough resident Matt Bruce will be held Saturday, April 5, at the Proctor Elementary...

Volunteers work on restoring Shrewsbury’s Prospect Park gardens By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – The weather could not have been more perfect on Aug....

Shrewsbury - Joan T. Barry, principal of St. Mary School in Shrewsbury, is retiring at the end of June, following 45 years in elementary...

Marlborough – The 25th Evening of Giving, in support of Roland's House, the Marlborough-Hudson homeless shelter, will be held Thursday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. to midnight at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road West. The night will feature many of the city’s finest restaurants offering samplings of their signature dishes. A popular shrimp and raw bar, hosted by renowned local Chef Leon Roberge, will also once again be a highlight.

Region - Some folks think New England winters can be a time for hibernation – but not for Massachusetts town political committees. Many participate...