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Region – The Community Advocate is now partnering with Charter TV3  in Worcester to produce a new cable feature – “Your Community Advocate –...

Hudson – Formerly vacant storefronts in Hudson are now popular destinations filled with residents and visitors satisfying various culinary appetites. Concurrently, specialty shops are opening alongside several mainstays in the revitalized downtown.

Shrewsbury – A prayer vigil to commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Day was held in front of the First Congregational Church June 2. Participants...

Shrewsbury/Worcester – Last night the Kenneth Burns Bridge was lit in orange to commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Photos/Jerry Callaghan

Northbridge - Although his time on earth was much too short, Jimmy Poulin’s impact on those who knew him was immense and profound. In his nearly 16 years Jimmy attacked life with vigor, energy and enthusiasm.

Marlborough - Although rainy weather caused cancellation of the city’s 150th annual Memorial Day Parade, coordinator Wayne Grant shared a message about the two late Marlborough veterans - Robert Touchette and Robert “Bob” Page - for whom the parade was dedicated to this year.

Westborough – A large contingent of Westborough residents of all ages put on their rain jackets and grabbed their umbrellas the morning of May 30 before gathering along South Street and then in front of the Forbes Municipal Building (FMB) to pay tribute to the town’s veterans on Memorial Day.

Grafton ---When discussions center on successful sports teams at Grafton High – and there are many - it is no accident that the conversation and accompanying accolades point to the school’s varsity softball team. And why not? Under the tutelage of veteran head coach John Gemme, the Indians have captured a pair of Division 2 state championships (2012, 2013), advanced to another (2014) and earned a spot in the Central Mass. finals (2015). During that period, Grafton has run off 89 victories while losing just six times.

Westborough – After hearing a noise inside the chimney in her Westborough home today, Susan Flynn knew that something was trapped in there. “We didn't...

Grafton – Ideal spring weather May 14 contributed to another successful Grafton History Day held at Grafton Common. Co-sponsored by the Grafton Historical Society and the Grafton Garden Club, the annual five-hour event celebrates the town’s 1735 incorporation.

Region – 2016 has been a season of streaks for the Marlborough High varsity softball team. There was a pair of three-game consecutive losses sandwiched between a two-game win streak that left the team searching for answers with playoff hopes in deep jeopardy. At 4-7 as recently as May 5, the team had its back against the wall needing good things to happen.

Northborough – The visiting St. John’s High School Pioneers baseball team defeated the Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks by a score of 3-1 in a game played May 17.

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Fire Department reported on its Facebook page today the details of an accident that occurred this morning at the Worcester...

Shrewsbury – Good teams in sports find many different ways of winning; some conventional, others not so much. For the Shrewsbury High varsity baseball team, the wins have just kept on coming to the tune of a 12-3 record in one of the region’s more grueling leagues (Midland A). All have been by sound baseball execution, but in some the outcomes have been by means that sometimes have defied the baseball norm.

The Community Advocate is now partnering with Charter TV3  in Worcester to produce a new cable feature – “Your Community Advocate – Focusing on...

Westborough - Approximately 120 men and women on strike against Verizon showed up at 6 a.m. May 13 to voice their displeasure after one...

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough - Northborough resident Susanne Crippen was promoted to lieutenant at the Framingham Fire Department during a formal swearing- in...

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Garden Club will be holding its annual plant sale Saturday, May 21, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 12...

Northborough - Mom and dad geese move their young family off the road and into the Assabet River in Northborough.

Northborough - Erin Girard of Northborough walks her friend's dog Jimmy along the Assabet River in Northborough.