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Snow blankets region as major nor’easter arrives

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REGION - This weekend's much anticipated nor'easter has arrived, bringing heavy snow and the potential for high winds throughout the day. Originally projecting roughly a...

Local students nominated in Presidential Scholars program

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REGION - Multiple area students are in the running for recognition through the United States Presidential Scholars program. Dixi Han is a student at Shrewsbury...

Local fire departments celebrate fire safety equipment grants

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REGION – Area towns are celebrating grant funding received through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program last week.  This second year of funding enables fire...

UPDATE: Local groups hold Christmas tree pickup drives

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UPDATE: This post has been updated to include information on Marlborough's Christmas tree drop-off program. REGION - Need to get rid of a Christmas tree? Everyone...

RE/MAX Executive Realty celebrates ‘Top Places to Work’ recognition

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REGION – RE/MAX Executive Realty is celebrating recent recognition by the Boston Globe after the paper ranked RE/MAX in the number one spot in...

Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce honors 2021 award winners

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REGION - The Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its year-end awards earlier this month, recognizing businesses and individual contributors...
David Korff has been named as a new financial advisor for Avidia Investment Services.

Avidia Investment Services hires new financial advisor

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REGION – Avidia Investment Services is welcoming a new financial advisor to its team based in Framingham.  David Korff brings 33 years of financial services...
Algonquin’s Todd Brogna wears a mask during a game in last year’s winter sports season. Student athletes across the region will be back in masks this winter in accordance with state guidance.

Area teams take stock of COVID-19 guidelines as winter season starts

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REGION - Players, coaches and fans will be masked. But other familiar elements of the high school winter sports experience will return to normal...
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State, federal legislators consider evolving PFAS concerns, responses

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REGION - New developments at the state and federal levels have elected officials charting paths through a new phase in the response to PFAS...
The Bancroft School enrolls roughly 400 K-12 students.

Bancroft School plans info session

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REGION - The Bancroft School in Worcester will hold a virtual information session on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The session...
Grace Cheffers is the Executive Director of Visitation House.

Nonprofit offers homeless, pregnant women shelter and a second chance   

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By Jeff Theodore, Contributing Writer  REGION - Since its opening in 2005, Visitation House has helped over 300 women in the Worcester area find their...

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD: Teams advance in MIAA playoffs

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By Chris Wilson, Contributing Writer REGION – The MIAA State tournament continued this past week as regional schools competed in the second round and quarterfinals...
Oasis Wealth Advisors CEO Dawn Smith speaks with Hopkinton High School students at an event earlier this year. Photo/Jesse Kucewicz

Oasis Wealth CEO honored on ‘Top Wealth Advisor Moms’ list

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REGION - Dawn Smith, the CEO of Oasis Wealth Advisors in Hopkinton, was recently named to the list of Working Mother’s Top Wealth Advisor...
The St. John’s football team executes a handoff while on offense in a game where they would ultimately defeat Taunton, last week. Photo/Laura Hayes

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD: Schools begin MIAA tournament play

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By Chris Wilson, Contributing Writer   REGION – Regional schools competed in the MIAA state tournament last week. For some, losses meant the end of the...
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Concierge PT owner offers timely ski season tips

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By Sean T. Lordon REGION - Ski and Snowboard season is upon us and although both are great ways to get some outdoor exercise, it...

Area groups plan discussion on history of segregation

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REGION - A number of area groups have joined together to sponsor a special virtual discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 16 entitled “The Color of...
Consignment Gallery at 56 offers a variety of items and a unique shopping experience. (Photo/submitted)

Businesses transform from fledgling startups to consignment meccas

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By Jeff Theodore, Contributing Writer REGION - Ann Ward was there from the beginning. Fifteen years ago, Consignment Gallery at 56 had only a dozen pieces...
Algonquin players give chase as Tantasqua’s Owen O’Brien dribbles upfield.

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD: Postseason tournament play begins

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By Chris Wilson, Contributing Writer REGION – Area schools kicked off postseason play this past week with a slate of CMADA tournament games. A number of schools...
The Algonquin scoreboard looms over Algonquin and Marlborough players as they grind toward an eventual 14-12 final score. (Photo/Jesse Kucewicz)

Algonquin beats Marlborough in late season football clash

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By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer REGION - The Algonquin Regional High School football team defeated Marlborough High School at home in a defensive battle on...

Area business supports Hopkinton High School senior transition day

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By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer REGION - Hopkinton High School held its first fall Senior Transition Day on Oct. 15 in an effort to help graduating...