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Edward W. O”Rourke Jr., 56
Shrewsbury - Edward W. O"Rourke Jr., 56, passed away Monday April 4, 2011 at UMass Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife...
Preparing for softball season in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - Ariana Snell, 7, keeps her eye on the ball while taking a swing during the Softball Skills Clinic offered Feb....
EDITORIAL: Another ‘dam’ slowdown on Route 9
Shrewsbury - There's no denying that the Kenneth F. Burns Bridge, which spans Lake Quinsigamond and serves as a major connector between...
Two spots open in Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen race
Four candidates are vying for two seats on the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen this spring. Here, in their own words, are their bios and...
New theater camp comes to Shrewsbury
What began as conversation last summer has evolved into an opportunity for teens in Shrewsbury and surrounding towns to be part of a creative and engaging summer camp that will provide an entertaining musical for audiences, as well as the personal growth and enjoyment of camp participants.
Cecelia Lindegren, 91
Shrewsbury - Cecelia (Janeczek) Lindegren, 91, passed away Tuesday April 12, 2011.
Jane Wheaton Arbour, 84
Shrewsbury/Northborough - Jane Wheaton Arbour, age 84, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully Sunday April 17, 2011 at UMass Memorial Hospital, with her family...
Shrewsbury native receives honor for social policy work
Both of Chet Jakubiak's grandfathers were involved with labor unions. They fought for worker rights because they believed it helped people. Their activism molded Jakubiak's thinking.
Shrewsbury's Beaton reflects on first few months as state representative
Since he was sworn in as a state representative Jan. 5, Matthew Beaton has been a busy man.
LETTER: Shrewsbury resident endorses DePalo
To the Editor,
It has been my pleasure to know Moe DePalo for many years, professionally, personally and through Shrewsbury Town Government. Moe's ...
Shrewsbury selectmen approve 7 percent rise in health care
By Bonnie Adams Government Editor
Shrewsbury – The Board of Selectmen approveda7percentincrease in health care premiums for fiscal year (FY) 2012 for all...
Shrewsbury Library presents a crowd pleaser
Shrewsbury - Young readers are entertained by comic mime Robert Rivest in "Literacy Alive," presented March 12 at the Shrewsbury Public Library....
Rev. William W. McGovern, 93
Shrewsbury - Rev. William W. McGovern, 93, died Tuesday April 5, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
Born in Worcester, the son...
Vito W. Yankus, 81
Shrewsbury - Vito W. "Bill" Yankus, 81, died Thursday March 31, 2011 in Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston.
He leaves his wife of...
Athlete of the Week: Jessica Mushinsky
Shewsbury High School senior Jessica Mushinsky is one of only 21 female gymnasts to be named to the Massachusetts All Star Select Gymnastics Team that will travel to Ft. Myers, Fla., in May for a national competition that will showcase the best of the best.
Local swimmers among top performers at championship meets
Shrewsbury - Jordan Ross, 13, of Shrewsbury was among 60 members of the Bluefish Swim Club to qualify for and compete at...
St. John's Prep takes State Championship
Shrewsbury - (Left) St. John's High School senior forward Richard Rodgers (#24, center) goes airborne over St. John's Preparatory School junior guard...
Paton School in Shrewsbury loses playground
Playground weather is here as the temperatures start to go up again. But the students at Paton Elementary School in Shrewsbury won's have any equipment to play on this season.
Karyn Polito Golf Committee meets for last time
Shrewsbury - Members of the Karyn Polito Golf Committee, (front, l to r) Michael Gregory, Karyn Polito, Wendy Mickel; (back) Monique Rose,...
Collaboration, technology top priorities for next SHS principal
During February vacation week, school was out and the Shrewsbury High School (SHS) building was empty, save for a few staff members who had come in to do some work.