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Keamy Cosmetic Centre teams up with Release Well-Being Center
Westborough - Dr. Jean Keamy, the owner of Keamy Cosmetic Centre and Keamy Eye & Laser Centre, will now be seeing cosmetic patients at...
Health officials offer cold weather safety tips
Region - With the season's first cold snap upon us, health officials are offering the following cold weather safety tips to help protect you...
Two Assabet Valley students earn Eagle Scout Award
Region – Two students from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School have earned their Eagle Scout awards.
Former Westborough Revere bell installed at Old South Meeting House
Westborough -?The Boston Preservation Alliance has honored the installation of a rare?1801 Paul Revere bell at Old South Meeting House?with a 2012?Preservation Achievement Award?in...
Golden Tones Chorus music-making continues virtually
Region – Golden Tones, the Metrowest senior singing group, continues to lift their voices together virtually every week and new members are invited to...
Women's Bible Study and Prayer Group meets in Hudson
Hudson - A new women's Bible study and prayer group will begin meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday evenings in March at the First Federated...
Fallon Clinic diabetes support group meets Oct. 4 in Worcester
Worcester - Fallon Clinic will hold a diabetes support group meeting Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Fallon Clinic, 666...
Marlborough-based community network promotes literacy, connections
Region - Two years ago, when the state decided to merge the Massachusetts Family Networks and the Community Partnerships for Children Grants, Cynthia Arroyo didn's panic about what might happen to her job as grants administrator for the partnerships.
Avidia donates to the Hudson Portuguese Club
Region - The Avidia Charitable Foundation recently donated $1,000 to the Hudson Portuguese Club. This donation is for the Hudson Portuguese Athletic Program.
Avidia Bank...
Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser will help kids soar
Region – When Jeffrey Chin of Shrewsbury began as chief executive officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Central Mass/Metrowest in January 2013, it was the beginning of the agency's 50th anniversary.
Tuft’s small animal hospital celebrates $10 million renovation
Grafton – On April 20, groups of curious, enthusiastic supporters toured the newly renovated Henry & Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals, part of the Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tuft University.
Hudson resident strives to create honesty into new year
Hudson – 2016 was a particularly eventful year for Michelle Mercier of Hudson. Soon after losing her corporate job in marketing operations last spring, she felt compelled to live more honestly and help others do the same. She named her new venture Create Honesty.
Avidia donates to Girls Inc. of Worcester
Region - The Avidia Charitable Foundation recently donated $1,000 to Girls Inc. of Worcester. This donation is to assist with the cost of the Eureka program.
Ski Ward race team continues growth
Region – As the 2012 season approaches, Ski Ward looks to add depth to its celebrated race team.
Moore helps Massachusetts win XCel Regional Competition
Region - Christa Moore, 17, of Hubbardston, is a junior at Worcester Academy and an XCel Diamond gymnast at the Gymnastics Learning Center in Shrewsbury. After a strong meet at the Massachusetts XCel Gymnastics State Championship, she was named one of seven gymnasts from the entire state to represent Massachusetts in Regional Competition. Moore placed first on vault at the XCel Regional meet, helping Massachusetts win the competition, which is made up of all the New England states and New York.
Local Vietnam War veterans get properly welcomed home
Region – Local Vietnam War veterans experienced a welcome home April 30 that they didn’t get when they returned from serving during a time of political turmoil. Organizing the ceremony came about because of a common concern heard by Adam Costello, director of the Central Massachusetts Veterans’ Service District.
“I heard a recurring theme: ‘We weren’t welcomed home very well,’” he relayed. “Perceptions have changed over time. Let’s try to do it right. We’re here to say, ‘Welcome home – decades later.’”
Scholarships awarded to area Framingham State students
Region – The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni (IAFSA) recently announced its 2014-2015 scholarship winners.
IAFSA, a charitable nonprofit organization founded in 1874, offers...
Fall Harvest Festival to benefit Dismas House Oct. 15
Worcester – The 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival to benefit Dismas House of Worcester will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 12 to 4...
State, federal legislators consider evolving PFAS concerns, responses
REGION - New developments at the state and federal levels have elected officials charting paths through a new phase in the response to PFAS...
Wildlife Tracking Walk in Shrewsbury June 10
Shrewsbury - Join Bob Moore, an experienced wildlife tracker and Shrewsbury Trails Committee member, Saturday, June 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. to explore...