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Daly awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Worcester native is honored for services during World War II
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Shrewsbury – At the height of World War II, in 1943, a...
Hudson dominates Tahanto in girls’ soccer
By Chris Wraight, Contributing Writer
Hudson - The Hudson High School Hawks hosted the Tahanto Regional Middle/High School Stags Oct. 24 in the Morgan Bowl...
Parents of Pete Frates accept donation in Northborough for ALS foundation
Northborough – By now, the story of former Boston College baseball captain Pete Frates is widely known not only in New England but around the country and beyond.
Pete was a 2007 graduate of BC and a star on the Eagles baseball team. He was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in 2011 and has become an international spokesman for the disease. He was the inspiration for the “Ice Bucket Challenge,” which has raised more than $220 million for ALS research, making it the most successful social media fundraising effort in history.
Marlborough hockey opens season with win over Westborough
During both hockey teams’ opening game and the Boroughs Cup semifinal matchup, the Marlborough Panthers defeated the Westborough Rangers, 4-1
Shrewsbury Town Meeting members approve $42 million for new police complex
Measure will now be on November ballot
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury –Town Meeting representatives overwhelmingly voted Sept. 29 in favor of advancing a...
Westborough family to host MS fundraiser
Westborough - Tom Smith grew up in Westborough with his brothers Paul and John and his sisters Mary (Cullen), Marguerite (Kerr), Sharrie (Grady) and Jean. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, taught at the US Naval Academy (retiring as a commander) and then retired as the director of information technologies at the Mass Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). Tom was diagnosed with primary progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2006, a battle he lost in 2011. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, his daughters Heather, Heidi and Meagan, their spouses and his granddaughters.
Boston Marathon Profile – Sarah Friedman and Maria Benway
Region - Sarah Friedman, of Northborough and Maria Benway, of Marlborough will both be running in their first Boston Marathon this year. The two women are running to raise funds for Roseann Sdoia, who had to have part of her right leg amputated after being seriously injured by the bombs in last year's marathon.
Westborough High boys soccer prevails over Hudson High, 3-2
Westborough - Westborough High School (WHS) boys soccer hosted Hudson High School (HHS) for a Mid-Wach B matchup Thursday, Sept. 20 in Westborough.? Compared...
The lure of the Westboro Speedway
The roar of the engines, squeal of wheels, and clouds of dust captivated fans at the Westboro Speedway for nearly four decades
Community supports 29th Evening of Giving
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Marlborough – With this year’s theme of “Winter Fest,” about 1,000 guests gathered Dec. 13 to support the 29th...
(Video) Shots heard “round Gillette
Region - History runs deep in New Englanders who proudly recall the significant role that Massachusetts played in history - from the Boston Tea Party protest against taxation in 1773 to the Minutemen who started the American Revolution by battling British troops at Lexington and Concord in 1775.
Waste Connections plans to close Westborough transfer station
E.L. Harvey/Waste Connections has decided to shut down public access to its transfer station after June 2024.
Uninvited guest enters virtual classroom in Northborough/Southborough School District
Superintendent Martineau reminds school staff to review user names prior to hosting Zoom meetings
By Debra Roberts, Contributing Writer
Northborough/Southborough – On April 27 Northborough Southborough...
Marlborough retiree volunteers to enhance local watersheds
By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Marlborough resident Paul Goldman’s latest volunteer project is a collaboration with metal fabrication students from Assabet Valley...
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Maya to get body armor
Region - The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has announced K-9 Maya, a two-year-old single purpose trailing bloodhound, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest...
Assabet boys hockey advances to state quarterfinals with win over Ashland
REGION - A storybook season for the Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School boys hockey team continued on Tuesday night in Framingham with...
Algonquin girls” gymnastics continues winning ways
Northborough - Two-time defending state gymnastics champions Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) hosted Shrewsbury High School (SHS) and Hudson High School (HHS) for a...
Northborough gets “active”
Northborough – On a beautiful, sunny morning, over 100 local residents participated in the first "Northborough Gets Active" 5K Road Race and Walk April 27. The event was a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Northborough, Inc. and the Northborough Recreation Department.
Marlborough officials celebrate new shuttle service
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Marlborough – City and state officials gathered Oct. 2 at the Hilton Gardens Inn to officially celebrate the launch of a...