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Southborough – The Perry sisters – Arabella, 8, Elizabeth, 5, and Hannah, 6 – lead the annual Fourth of July Parade held July 1. Children of all ages marched from the Southborough Public Library to the Town House and back. Afterward, they enjoyed refreshments while listening to patriotic music in the Children's Room.

Region - As expected, Tropical Storm Arthur has developed from within the area of disturbed weather off the southeast U.S. coast. It still looks like he will be a nuisance for Fourth of July celebrations all up and down the east coast in the Thursday to Friday time frame, bringing the potential for "predecessor" rain Thursday into Friday and then Arthur's rain shield should cover at least a portion of southeast New England, with the possibility of strong to storm force winds raking the coastal areas of the outer Cape and the Islands. The exact location of the rain shields and the storm position is nearly impossible to pin down with any certainty from this far out, but it does seem that rain will impact our area from later on Thursday into Friday morning. I don't yet know where Arthur's rain shield will set up, and there is the possibility that it may miss central Massachusetts altogether, leaving us with relatively dry conditions later Friday into Saturday.

Shrewsbury - Sam Belinsky had just returned from his trip to New Jersey, where he participated in the powerlifting competition at the 2014 Special Olympics Summer Games. The 20-year-old Shrewsbury resident was tired but triumphant. He had come in second place in his weight class and had been awarded four silver medals, one for each lift: squat, bench, deadlift, and one for overall accumulated weight.

Westborough – Residents and guests got a head start on the holiday celebration June 27 at the annual Westborough July 4th Family Block Party held downtown. Organized by the Westborough July 4th Planning Committee, the evening event featured four hours of family fun.

Westborough - Westborough resident James Coghlin, Sr. was honored June 10 by the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center for his leadership role in the fight against cancer. He was one of 100 honorees recognized at a ceremony held in Boston.

Northborough - It was a big, two-day project, with sweaty, dirt-covered men and women tramping through her yard and home, but Northborough resident and Hope in Bloom Garden recipient, Kathleen Howland, couldn't have been happier. Howland, who has been in treatment for breast cancer, had been on the waiting list at Hope in Bloom for about a year. The nonprofit organization plants indoor and outdoor gardens free of charge at the homes of breast cancer patients living in Massachusetts.

Southborough – In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DCR), the word "kolenda" means strong. When Southborough Selectman Daniel Kolenda visited the DCR to train soldiers on the rules of war, "the troops would chant and sing it, sometimes around me, after a training class," he relayed.

Region – Summer has finally and truly arrived for local students as they celebrate the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation.

Northborough - New England Patriots" tight end Rob Gronkowski met with fans at Wegmans June 18. The event, sponsored by Wegmans and BodyArmour SuperDrink, allowed fans to get their photos taken and chat with the man they call "Gronk." The money raised from the event will go towards the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation.

Marlborough - The Marlborough Police Department and a group of Brazilian pastors and priests from Marlborough churches met on the soccer field June 7...

Shrewsbury – A few months ago, the Community Advocate reported plans for "A Heart for Art," a fundraiser hosted by Sherwood Middle School with proceeds going toward the purchase of a therapy pool for Shrewsbury resident Art Ward. He suffered a stroke two weeks after his wife, Kristen, began working as a secretary at the school in 2011. According to Kristen, the fundraiser was an even bigger success than they anticipated.

Northborough - No one from Northborough has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award since 1996. But on June 2, four girls from Northborough - Bridget Owen, Alyssa Pfannenstiel, Ariel Thompson and Elizabeth Wig - received this award at the Northborough Girl Scout Bridging and Awards Ceremony at Marion E. Zeh School.

Westborough – Over the past two years, dozens of local men and women have taken part in an initiative to help bring joy – in the form of a bright, colorful dress – to some of the poorest girls in the world.

Westborough – Westborough resident Marty Newark turned 90 on June 9 and while he was looking forward to celebrating with his family, there was one wish he really had in mind. Newark hoped to finish his legacy project of building and installing 100 nesting boxes for bluebirds. And thanks to a local Boy Scout, Matthew Buffo, that dream became a reality on Newark's birthday.

Over 80 golfers gathered at the Marlborough Country Club June 3 to play in the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce's (MRCC) 40th Annual Premier Golf Outing (PGO).

Westborough – Students from Danielle King's second grade class at the Elsie A. Hastings Elementary School "buzz" about outside the Salmon Health and Retirement complex after performing a show for the residents June 6.

Region – Former Mass. Governor Bill Weld attended a fundraiser at the Worcester Country Club June 6 to show support for Karyn Polito, who...

Marlborough – In observance of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, a luncheon was served May 28 at Wayside Racquet and Swim Club with awards presented to deserving guests. The highlight was the announcement of the 18th annual George Fortin Fit for Life Award and the second annual Effie Ann Thompkins Community Service Award. Each of the award's namesake was in attendance. As is the custom, that morning began with the Al Kursonis Memorial Tennis Tournament. This year, three winners were recognized by Darren McLaughlin, general manager of Wayside.

Shrewsbury - The Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) received a 33,000-pound food drop off from Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) and General Mills June 3. The donation is a part of OSJL's "Three Square Meals" program. According to company officials, the program provides food donations at important times throughout the year. As the program has grown, the company has become a leading food bank supporter throughout New England.

Region - John Henry, owner of the Red Sox and the Boston Globe, is safe...he recently sold the Worcester Telegram for a reported $18+...