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Sophie Plouffe and Mike Wickstrom help hand out meals at the Peace of Bread Food Pantry.

UniBank summer interns serve meals at food pantry

REGION – UniBank summer interns recently spent an evening serving over 120 meals to people in the community at the Peace of Bread Food...
Brett, Bob and Chris Blanchette clean roofs and service gutters through their company, Roof Washing Services.

Clean your roof the right way with Roof Washing Services

By Bob Blanchette Has COVID-19 affected your roof cleaning business?    Business was steady in 2020.  I’m assuming that the great number of people working from...

Avidia Bank CEO elected to Mass. Bankers Association Board of Directors

HUDSON - Avidia Bank CEO Mark O’Connell has been elected to the 20-member Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Bankers Association (MBA). Convening for their...

Shawn Rogan named President of UniBank subsidiary, Sterling Associates

REGION – UniBank CEO Michael Welch, President Christopher Foley, and Executive Vice President Justine DeNorscia announced today that Shawn Rogan has been promoted to...
George Larassa holds a photo of his daughter Shawna while speaking to participants of the seventh annual Shawna Jean Larassa Memorial Ride in 2016 at the Marlborough Moose Family Center 1129.

SJL Memorial Ride to return on Marlborough roads and beyond

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – After a four-year hiatus, the Shawna Jean Larassa (SJL) Memorial Ride will return Saturday, Aug. 14.  The motorcycle...

Moving out of pandemic era, MEDC celebrates successes, eyes future

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - Last year, the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) found reasons to celebrate, as well as ways to help...

American Heritage museum to host WWII tank demonstrations

HUDSON - The American Heritage Museum will feature WWII tanks operating in a series of demonstrations with accompanying historical narration on Saturday and Sunday,...

St. Mary’s Credit Union promotes Potter, Petkewich

MARLBOROUGH - Two longtime financial professionals recently earned major promotions at Marlborough’s St. Mary’s Credit Union. In announcements June 10 and June 17, St. Mary’s...

Dr. Novikov Wellness and Skin Center focuses on healing one patient at a time

By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – Exceptional quality of care, outstanding healing outcomes, and quick access to providers are all part of the experience...

UniBank to sponsor WooSox fireworks displays

REGION - UniBank recently announced, along with the Worcester Red Sox, that it will bring 12 fireworks displays to the Red Sox’s Polar Park.  These...

MRCC to host golf tournament

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 47th Annual Golf Classic event Saturday, June 26.  Taking place at the Marlborough Country...

Flaherty PT continues community engagement work after opening Hudson office

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor REGION - Flaherty Physical Therapy has a new location in Hudson.  As he and his team settle in, owner and founder...

Avidia Bank opens new branch in Hudson

HUDSON - Avidia Bank recently announced the opening of its new location at 196 Washington Street in Hudson. This full service branch will replace...

F45 Hudson offers unique workouts and much more

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - The international chain F45 Fitness is coming to Hudson this year thanks in part to one lifelong health...

Creative solutions, passion for craftsmanship are top priorities for Valois Home Improvements

By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY - Raymond Valois has been in the home improvement business honing his craft for over 20 years. Whether it...

Jameson’s Painting and Cleaning focuses on trust, quality service in the home

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - Jameson Dantas of Jameson’s Painting and Cleaning has built his business around customer satisfaction.  Customer referrals, in particular, make...

Medicine My Way to host virtual EFT class to address sabotage

NORTHBOROUGH - Tina Marian, R.N., BSN of Medicine My Way in Northborough will present a virtual class Saturday, June 5 from 2 to 4...

Area farmers’ markets return for 2021

REGION - A handful of farmers’ markets are back this year after an abbreviated season in 2020 due to COVID-19. In Hudson, vendors have already...

St. Mary’s Credit Union announces promotions

MARLBOROUGH - St. Mary’s Credit Union recently announced the promotions of three Credit Union officers. Beth Bertonassi of Marlborough, formerly of Hudson, has been promoted...

Gaudette Insurance Agency celebrates 95 years of customer and community service

By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer REGION — A multi-generational 95-year-old insurance agency, Gaudette, ensures that customers are treated as part of the family.  The agency, with...