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Northborough - For midwife Dina Fraize, Mother's Day has a special meaning. In 1998, when Fraize was pregnant with her fifth child, her mother, Juanita Hayward, was diagnosed with colon cancer. Hayward, then 50, underwent surgery at UMass Memorial, performed by a Dana Farber doctor. "When my mother was diagnosed, my world came crashing down," Fraize said. "My insides felt like they dropped out of me. Mom was so young and had small grandchildren who were a huge part of her life. I just can't imagine being without my mom. She is my hero and my best friend. Everyone who knows her instantly loves her. She is so loving and nonjudgmental and kind."

Region – A local veteran in need was presented with a Ford Taurus sedan Nov. 25 through Veterans Inc.’s Vehicle for Vets program and the donations of small businesses across Central Mass. and Metrowest. Ed Cunningham was the lucky applicant selected by the Vehicles for Vets Committee, based on need and deservedness, according to committee member Dale Proulx.

  Region – UniBank has announced that Michael A. Jacobs, Jr. has been promoted to assistant vice president and loan operations manager. In this role,...

Westborough – Throughout her career as a personal trainer, motivational speaker and author, Michele Craemer has seen how the power of movement and getting fit has helped to change the lives of many women.

Region – Many couples renew their vows several decades after they first took them. For Phil and Susan Sheridan, there was a compelling reason not to wait years later but instead to say “I do” once again just a mere few hours after the first time they officially became husband and wife. On the afternoon of Sept. 14 at St. John’s Church in Worcester the former Susan Slavinskas and Phil Sheridan exchanged vows before an audience of family and friends.

Northborough - The Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks football team opened up the first week of the season by defeating the Nashoba Regional High School Chieftains, the defending the Division 2 state champions, by a score of 13-7 in a game played Sept. 9 in Northborough.

Hudson – Members of the Highland City Striders (HCS) ran a green streak March 17 in its annual St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run, an untimed 3.17-mile course beginning and ending at Finnegan’s Pub.

Shrewsbury/Worcester - In honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, on June 10 and 11, the Kenneth F. Burns Bridge was aglow in purple. June...

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Hudson - Russ Litin mows and Pat Wimmers weeds during the volunteer cleanup held Aug. 11 at the new Apsley Park Community Garden, located...

Northborough/Southborough - Billy Hegarty and Nick Mazzola were recently named to the All-American squads. These two captains led the Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS)...

By Julie Shamgochian, Contributing Writer Northborough- Central Massachusetts families gathered July 16 at the St. Rose of Lima Parish anticipating the afternoon arrival of 29...

Shrewsbury – More than 50 children participated in the Shrewsbury Child Development Committee (SCDC) Kids" Fun Run and Bike Race June 15 at Lake...

In this week;s issue Shrewsbury eighth graders may no longer be admitted to Assabet Vocational High School, Superintendent says

Northborough - The image of 170 students parading in their Halloween costumes from the Lincoln Street School to Whitney Place Assisted Living Campus was colorful and festive. But the image of the senior residents greeting their arrival was priceless.

Westborough Public Schools (WPS) has begun planning its budget for fiscal 2025. The committee is scheduled to vote on the budget on Dec. 13.

Marlborough – For the fourth year in a row, Sweats for Vets made the holidays warmer and happier for local homeless veterans. Started four years ago by Marlborough resident Mark Vital, the nonprofit organization has a simple mission – to give the veterans a gift of a sweatshirt featuring the name and/or logo a Boston sports team as well as warm hats, gloves and socks. Vital, himself a veteran, is currently a teacher at the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School (AMSA) in Marlborough. As such, he has obtained the support of the school’s students, families and administration in his quest to collect donations. Other community members made donations at designated collection spots throughout the region.

Westborough - Tyler Hurtado, 6, volunteers to assist Alexander, King of the Jesters, during a performance presented Aug. 3 by the Westborough Public Library...

The fastest Scout cars will be invited to the Mayflower Council's Pinewood Derby to compete against other packs in the area on April 27 in Canton.

Marlborough/Hudson - After howling at the moon at the Kelleher Field starting line, about 200 runners ranging in age from 15 to 64 turn...