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Marlborough breaks free
Marlborough - Marlborough High School's (MHS) Alex Tello (#4, with ball) works to break the tackle by Westborough High School's (WHS)...
Announcing half-priced bargains in Southborough
Southborough - Volunteers (l to r) Wendy Breen, Dee Cameron, Anne Miller, Kirsten Paulsen, Marilyn Gildersleeve, Germaine Duclos and Anne Zettek are ready to...
Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services to honor Edwin B. Coghlin Jr.
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS) has announced that Edwin B. Coghlin Jr. will be the 2012 recipient of the Harry S. Cutting Jr. Award. This award, which will be presented at the Feb. 11 Annual Gala, honors those who embody the spirit of giving, community service and support of the Shrewsbury community.
Westborough man writes about crime in 18th-century America
Westborough - Anthony Vaver, Westborough resident and author of "Bound with an Iron Chain: The Untold Story of How the British Transported 50,000 Convicts to Colonial America," spends his days researching and writing about early American crimes, criminals and punishments. From petty thieves to professional criminals, whippings to executions, Vaver explores the notorious and often colorful criminals of the 18th century.
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Scouts share skills at Fidrych Farm
Northborough - Participating in the opening ceremony of the sixth annual Fidrych Farm Camporee, held Oct. 22, are...
Kids walk to cure diabetes
Kids walk to cure diabetes
Northborough - (l to r) Fifth-graders Hailey Lowe, Mia McAuliffe and Zoe Foster take part in the third annual...
“Read for the Record” in Marlborough celebrates literacy
Marlborough - Many local children were among the more than two million around the world who recently participated in the "Read for the Record" program. They listened and laughed at "Llama Llama Red Pajama" by Anne Dewdney – as they all read the same book, on the same day – in Jumpstart's annual campaign for preschoolers. In many towns and cities, the reading events are hosted by governors, mayors, businesses and other organizations.
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Hudson dominates
Hudson - Hudson High School's (HHS) Darnell Butler (#21, right) intercepts a pass intended for Shrewsbury High School's (SHS) Jay Reynolds (#7,...
Southborough: Belted Galloways enjoy November sunshine
Southborough - The Belted Galloway or "Oreo cookie" cows at the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land are enjoying a meal and the early November sunshine....
Ribbon of Hope adorns Forbes Building lawn in Westborough
Westborough - For those who live in or pass through Westborough, the large flower ribbon on the front lawn of the Forbes Building is not only a reminder that October is breast cancer awareness month, but it is a symbol of hope. For the countless women (and men) who are battling this disease and for those who are survivors, the pink ribbon represents awareness, support and a lifeline to a cure.
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Tomahawks reach playoffs
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Algonquin boys soccer looks to build on success
Northborough/Southborough - Last year the Algonquin Regional High School boys soccer team suffered a crushing 2-1 defeat for the second straight year to perennial power Ludlow in the semifinals of the state tournament.
Southborough Knights of Columbus announce pumpkin contest winner
Southborough – The Guess the Pumpkin's Weight contest sponsored by at the recent Heritage Day celebration had 93 participants who entered their estimates. The...
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Westborough - The Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) has announced four winners in its 2011 photo contest "Wild in Westborough." However, the "People's Choice"...
Young athletes get a workout
Young athletes get a workout
Westborough - Griffin Townsend, 8, plays a game of pin guard during the Oct. 27 session of Athletic Revolution,...
Pennsylvania crews help to ‘power’ up Westborough
Westborough – It's been a long, long week for area residents as they anxiously waited to get their power restored after the Oct. 29 nor'saster. Helping to get Westborough back to normal were crews from Carr Duff Inc., based out of Pennsylvania.
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Little dragon at 'Big Boo'
Shrewsbury - Dressed as a dragon, Aidan Fitch, 2, sings "The Ghost in the House" while attending "Big Boo,"...
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Everybody loves a Horribles Parade
Marlborough - Costumed members of the Whitcomb Middle School Band lead the annual Horribles Parade, held downtown Oct. 28. Prior...
Vigeant wins mayoral race in Marlborough
Marlborough - The new mayor of Marlborough will be Arthur Vigeant, who defeated Matthew Jones by a slim 42 votes in the November 1 municipal election. Vigeant received 2,996 votes and Jones received 2,954. Vigeant will succeed Mayor Nancy Stevens who chose not to re-seek the seat she has held for the past six years.
Westborough women made major contribution to war effort
Westborough - The recent Living History Day held on the grounds of Westborough High School was co-sponsored by the Westborough Historical Society and the Westborough Historical Commission.