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Pond hockey weather

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Shrewsbury - Recent rains cleared the snow, while this week’s cold stretch allowed glassy ice to form at Dean Park pond.  Skaters Carlton Lo...

Students’ Valentine’s Day service project more than a competition

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Northborough - Take three enthusiastic eighth-grade students with the idea of a community service project and the result is a successful project that brought awareness to homelessness in Northborough and a smile for recipients on Valentine’s Day.

Local skiers compete at Ski Ward

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Shrewsbury – A number of areas high schools competed in this season’s final meet of the Central Mass Conference Ski League, held at Ski Ward Feb. 11.

Athlete Spotlight: Robbie Caron

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Athlete Spotlight: Robbie Caron

Gengel shares story of ‘Be Like Brit’ with Corridor Nine’s BFF group

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Region – On Jan 12, 2010, the Caribbean country of Haiti was rocked by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Nearly 200,000 lost their lives on that tragic date, including a young Rutland woman, Britney Gengel, who was participating in a service mission through her college.

‘Snow’ much fun in Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury - Ken Swift recently took advantage of the recent snowstorms to create an 11-foot snowman in his yard. Swift is a veteran of the...

After 78 years, friends connect again

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Shrewsbury – Through social media, many people have reconnected with long lost friends and acquaintances. But recently two former high school classmates connected again after an astonishing 78 years, thanks to a special calendar.

A late afternoon treat…

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Southborough - After today's storm, which caused a multitude of problems for municipal authorities, commuters and homeowners, it was a treat to see blue...

St. John’s, Westborough shine in CMCSL meet

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Shrewsbury - The St. John's High School ski team improved to 23-1 on the season after taking home first place in Central Mass Conference Ski League meet held Jan. 28 at Ski Ward.

Lunar rocks land at Proctor School

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Northborough - Fannie E. Proctor Elementary School fifth-grade teacher and the district Science Curriculum Leader Kristen MacDonald loves science. She did not hesitate to take a certification course in order for her to be able to borrow official National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) lunar and meteorite samples.

‘Snow’ problem at all

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Shrewsbury - Caroline Strickland did not let the Jan. 23 snowstorm keep her from her important job of selling Girl Scout cookies door to door.

‘Skating for Hope’ donations to help cancer patients and families

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Region – Dave McGrath, who with his family and friends, organizes an annual fundraising event each fall, “Skating for Hope,” recently made three significant...

Shrewsbury hosts Mid-Wach track meet

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Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury High School hosted six schools for a Midland-Wachusett League Indoor Track meet Jan. 14. This was a dual meet where schools were paired against each other for scoring purposes.

Demolition starts at Spag’s

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Shrewsbury - Its definitely the end of an era as demolition has started on the buildings that made up the iconic Spag's property on...

Northborough selectmen appoint new fire chief

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Northborough - Selectmen Jan. 11 voted to appoint David L. Parenti the town’s next fire chief. His appointment took effect the same day and capped an extensive search and screening process. Parenti replaces longtime chief Richard Durgin, who retired at the end of June.

Grafton High hockey excited about invigorating season

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Region - In not-too-distant seasons past, mediocrity has been the norm for the Grafton High varsity ice hockey team. It’s not that the effort has not been there, quite the contrary, but records of .500 in 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 were pedestrian at best, say current seniors who were members of those squads.

St. John’s hands Shrewsbury first defeat of the season

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Westborough – The undefeated Shrewsbury High School Colonials hosted their cross-town rivals St. John’s High School Pioneers at Northstar Ice Sports Jan 9.

Ted’s of Fayville celebrates grand opening of new location

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Southborough – Local and state officials joined the Aspesi family, the owners of Ted’s of Fayville, Dec. 30 as they celebrated the grand opening...

Algonquin gymnastics hosts Marlborough and Hudson

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Northborough - The Algonquin Regional High School gymnastics team hosted a meet Jan. 6 that included both the Marlborough High School and Hudson High School teams. Algonquin came out on top with a score of 133, followed by Marlborough with 130.6 and Hudson with 122.1.

Algonquin swim team off to great start

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Region - It may be one of the most prolific high school consecutive win streaks that this region has seen in modern times. If records were kept on such accomplishments, it would be a lock that what the Algonquin Regional High varsity swim team has achieved is unparalleled in any area sport.