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By Kate Tobiasson, Contributing Writer Westborough – A day of sunshine and fresh air was welcomed by approximately 200 people who attended the Westborough Civic Club’s...

Shrewsbury - The Kenneth F. Burns Bridge over Lake Quinsigamond, linking Shrewsbury to Worcester, was ablaze in red the evening of July 20 to commemorate the...

Southborough - Spring is here and the Belted Galloways are back in the fields on Breakneck Hill Road. There is a new, rare addition to the group, a red Beltie calf - born to two black parents who must have each been carrying a red gene. The cows enjoy grazing along the grassy rolling hills and amongst the apple trees, basking in the sun and feasting on the lush grass. Chris Molinaro, vice president of the Breakneck Hill Cow Fund, and caretaker of the Belties, applies liquid bug repellant to the cows - a new formula which turns purple when applied. Molinaro said that the repellant is "super helpful" and lets him see which cows he has covered and which he has missed.

Region – The South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters (SAMAR) will be holding a bone marrow drive at the India Center, 152 Main St., Shrewsbury, Sunday, March 1, from 1-4 p.m. The drive is being held to seek a donor for Vinoo, a Westborough resident, who is in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant. Although he specifically requires a donor of South Asian descent, all others are welcome and encouraged to attend the event.

Westborough – It would be an understatement to say the Westborough Players" Club (WPC) has a longstanding history. Currently in its 75th season, the community theater group is preparing its 153rd production: the musical "Working." The show will be presented at the Willows at Westborough two weekends: Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, Aug. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Serving as the show's director and board president, Brian Higgins said he's honored to be involved with the club's landmark 75th season.

To the Editor: I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone that contributed to the great success of the first annual Matt...

Westborough - After winning two straight Mid-Wach B League titles, the Westborough Boys cross country team has high expectations for the 2011 season. Led by coach Rick Hebert, the league's top runner and captain Brendan Robertson, and co-captains Jon Egan and Andrew Lampi, the Rangers showcase a deep, talented team of runners this year.

Hudson - The Hudson High School Hawks girls' lacrosse hosted the Medway High School Mustangs for a non-league game May 3 in Hudson. The Mustangs scored first and dominated the first half with a score of 10-3.

Marlborough - Assabet Valley Regional Technical School (AVRTS) softball senior captains (l to r) Megan McMahon from Marlborough, Laurie Demars and Jacqui Orangio, both...

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Southborough - Fourth-grader Emily Shaw waters plants in the courtyard of Neary Elementary School during the June 6 session of Green Thumb Garden Club,...

Marlborough - Thousands of items of gently used clothing and accessories flew off the racks, tables, and chairs where they were displayed at the...

Shrewsbury - Sam Quinn, 22, recently signed a contract with Radio City Music Hall to join the cast as a dancer with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular National Tour. The 2009 Shrewsbury High School (SHS) graduate is a 2012 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Arizona, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance.

Marlborough - Nearly 1,000 first responders from the U.S. and Canada raised money for charity during the recent Heroes Cup hockey tournament held at the New England Sports Center (NESC) in Marlborough from April 21-23. The brainchild of Sudbury firefighter Mike Matros, the tournament and its organizers partnered with the Last Call Foundation to donate 25 percent of its fundraising to the charity. In addition to the Last Call Foundation, teams then selected individual charities to represent. Organizers donated sections of the remaining money to those charities at the end of the tournament.

Westborough – A group of Westborough High School (WHS) students has been talking to local senior citizens as a way of ensuring that the...

Shrewsbury – Throughout the year, the Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB), located at 474 Boston Turnpike (Route 9), serves as a resource for 149 agencies such as food pantries, meal sites and soup kitchens throughout 60 central Massachusetts communities. In a month, it distributes 440,000 pounds of food, enough for 85,000 meals a week. This would not be possible, Executive Director Jean McMurray said, if not for the different donation sources, including federal and state government agencies, civic and private sectors and food retailers. On Jan. 15, the food bank received a major boost when an 18-wheeler from the Rhode Island-based retailer Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) pulled into the WCFB parking lot bearing 40,000 pounds of nutritious shelf-stable food.

Westborough – Kids of all ages enjoyed the fun and educational 13th annual Children’s Festival of Holidays, celebrated Dec. 12 at the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA. Children learned about holidays observed around the globe through crafts, music, dance and culinary treats. While they explored the multicultural festival, parents could holiday shop at a craft fair.

Westborough - Westborough High School's (WHS) third baseman Doug West waits to apply the tag to a sliding Keith Kelly of St. John's High...

Shrewsbury – After a season that has seen record amounts of snow covering the region, Patty McCaffrey knows that in all likelihood, there will still be snow on the ground Saturday, March 7.

Marlborough/Northborough - Hollis Brooks is currently in his fourth year at Hillside School, an all-boys junior boarding school that opened its doors in 1901. As the assistant dean of students and leadership instructor, he brings his passion for helping others to his roles at the school and hopes to instill this same value in the boys. He believes that in order for students to reach their full potential they, need to give back to the community. For this reason, the Hillside School leadership curriculum involves a service learning component.