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Bob Terkanian gets it done in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - When Shrewsbury businessman Robert Terkanian sees a public sign that is in disrepair or a patch of ground that needs landscaping, he works closely with town officials to get permission to make the necessary improvements.
Edward P. O”Connor, 89
Shrewsbury - Edward P. O"Connor, 89, died peacefully at his home Friday June 10, 2011, surrounded by his family. Beloved by his late wife,...
EDITORIAL: A puzzling problem – where do towns draw the line?
Region - By law, municipalities must submit a plan for a reorganization of precincts to the state a year after census results are released....
Shrewsbury native honored at Tribeca Film Festival
Shrewsbury - Michael Collins, the son of Jack and Grace Collins of Shrewsbury, recently won two top awards at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. He received the audience award and the best new documentary director special jury prize for his film, "Give Up Tomorrow."
Shrewsbury students pitch in to help Japanese tsunami victims
Shrewsbury - In the weeks that followed the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, much of the world watched and sent aid to the country.
Students visit Shrewsbury Electric and Cable
Shrewsbury - Fourth-graders from Coolidge Elementary School (l to r) Shaloni Patal, Olivia Meuse, Rebecca Shan, Alex Cashman, Grace Zucchero and Joe Morgan learn...
Learning a tasty lesson in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - Yashika Gandhi, 8, samples the "edible aquifer" she created during a fun and educational program presented April 20 by the...
Heartfelt fun for Shrewsbury family while raising awareness, funds
Shrewsbury - The King brothers of Shrewsbury enjoy Friends With Heart family night at the Worcester Sharks game. Ben (front, center), 13,...
Volunteers honored at Ice Cream Social
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Council On Aging ( COA) celebrated National Volunteer Week with its annual Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social at...
Shrewsbury Borders prepares for closing
Borders at 476 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury will close its doors permanently sometime in May as part of the company's Chapter 11 reorganization process. Shrewsbury - Borders at 476 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury will close its doors permanently sometime in May as part of the company's Chapter 11 reorganization process.
Royal wedding celebration in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - A group of properly "hatted" Shrewsbury ladies gather at the home of Rosemarie Boyd to watch the royal wedding of...
Floral Street School in Shrewsbury promotes literacy
Shrewsbury - Storyteller Diane Postoian performs for the crowd at Floral Street School's Literacy Night April 8. Students also had the opportunity...
Candlelight vigil in Shrewsbury held for tsunami victims
Shrewsbury - Attendants hold candles at a prayer vigil for the victims of the devastating tsunami that hit many coastal communities in...
Booking it for the Shrewsbury library
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury's Public Library officials have come up with a unique way to help both their patrons who have been tardy...
Shrewsbury student shows disabilities can's stop determination
Barbara Fink always knew her son, Zack, would get easily frustrated and seemed a bit different as a young child. But it wasn's until one fateful day, when the Shrewsbury mother was volunteering in his third-grade classroom, that she saw the first signs that something more serious was happening.
BASEBALL: Lorusso has commanding performance for St. John's
Shrewsbury - St. John's High School first baseman Andrew Lorusso (#11, center) is congratulated by his coach and teammates after his first ...
Playing dodgeball in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - (l to r) Third-graders Jacob Rogers and Jared Ross and secondgrader Prathylsa Miyala get a fun workout during the March...
Bay State Cheer & Dance, training athletes in Shrewsbury
By Nancy Brumback Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury - Cheerleaders are athletes, and Bay State Cheer & Dance treats them like athletes, with all the...
Making headlines at Spring Street School in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - Community Advocate Publisher David Bagdon spoke before the student staff of the Spring Street Gazette newspaper April 6. After a...
Shrewsbury Rotary Club hosts special visitors
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Rotary Club's weekly meeting held April 11 at Buca Di Peppo restaurant featured 12 Ukrainian doctors and guest...