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Shrewsbury - Two years ago, Shrewsbury Little League Coach Chip Collins took onto his team Camden Chenevert, a child who has a severe form of autism. That choice has inspired Collins, and others, to form a league for local youths who share the same challenges and aspirations as Camden. The Challenger League is for players with intellectual or physical disabilities, and gives them a chance to play baseball, Collins explained.

Region – Friends and family joined students and teammates Feb. 6 to posthumously induct Pablo Salcedo of Westborough into the National Honor Society (NHS) at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (AVRTHS) in Marlborough. Salcedo was a senior majoring in health technologies and captain of the soccer team. He died Jan. 5 in an auto accident in Westborough. The school hosted the celebration of Salcedo's life on what would have been his 19th birthday. Members of the AVRTHS NHS gave examples of how Salcedo exemplified the pillars of an inductee: scholarship, leadership, service and character. Matt Silva deemed Salcedo a successful student who balanced his attention between classes and extracurricular activities.

Worcester - The Shrewsbury High School Colonials boys' hockey team played cross-town rival St. John's High School Pioneers at the College of the Holy Cross Rev. Francis J. Hart Center for a non-league game Feb. 9. St. John's' Chris Stalmok (assisted by Kevin Quinlivan and Patrick Storer) scored the only goal of the first period while Shrewsbury's Joe Buduo (assisted by Matt Dillon) was the lone second period tally.

Marlborough – David P. Gadbois has taken on many personal challenges during his seven plus decades on this earth, such as hiking up and...

Shrewsbury - Photographer? Jerry Callaghan took this charming photo in his backyard earlier today.

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.

By Chris Wraight,? Contributing Writer Northborough - The Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks hosted the Shrewsbury High School Colonials for a Midland A league game...

Westborough – The battle over minimum wage, the increasing problem of homeless families being sheltered in local hotels and how to better support businesses were all topics that were on the agenda at the Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast held Jan. 28 at the Doubletree Hotel. Over 200 members of the chamber attended the annual breakfast, which featured a panel of local state senators and representatives discussing the pressing issues facing the state.

Northborough - Northborough resident Donna Lacroix is a busy pet guardian. As the caretaker of two well-bred dogs, Lacroix uses whatever free time she has apart from her career as a nurse to support their time-consuming activities as model, show and therapy dogs. That itinerary this winter will include a return trip to New York City when she and her 4-year-old dog, Perla, will compete in one of the world's most prestigious dog shows, the Westminster Kennel Club 138th Dog Show.

By Chris Wraight, Contributing Writer Westborough - The Westborough High School Rangers boys' hockey team hosted the Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks for a Roy...

Marlborough – When Marlborough resident Joy Wilson was born blind, her parents filled her toy box with every kind of plaything that made sound. She had a toy xylophone, a bunch of toy music boxes, and toy noisemakers galore. But her grandmother had a real piano, and her aunt and uncle (who lived in the apartment below them) had a real organ.

Marlborough - If you are looking for a fun night out and want to relive some of those special times from the "80s, then you should consider attending the "The Best Prom You Never Had." The event, sponsored by the Marlborough Junior Woman's Club (MJWC), will be held Saturday, Feb. 8 at Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St. (behind City Hall).

Shrewsbury – Kristen Ward was happy to begin working as a secretary at Sherwood Middle School (SMS) in September 2011 because the hours fit perfectly around her sons" sports schedules. Two weeks later, her husband, Art, suffered a stroke. Now, Kristen is grateful for her co-workers as an important part of her family's support system. On Friday, February 7, from 6 to 9 p.m., SMS will host "A Heart for Art" to raise funds for a hydrotherapy pool for Art. Several months of aquatic therapy showed hopeful progress toward his goal of walking again. However, the facility with the pool has closed and their insurance no longer covers aquatic therapy.

Marlborough - The Marlborough High School Panthers hosted the Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks for a non-league boys' hockey game at the Navin Arena Jan. 22. The first period was a draw, ending at 0-0 as both teams battled evenly. In the opening minutes of the second period however, the Tomahawks' Ian Kosovsky scored (assist by Dylan Connelly). A few minutes later teammate Alex DiPadua made it 2-0 (assist by Matt Tozeski).

Region – For those in search of a unique way to express their feelings to someone special, a quartet from Women of Note (WON) can deliver a singing valentine Friday, Feb. 14, or Saturday, Feb. 15, throughout central or eastern Massachusetts. The annual fundraiser benefits the nonprofit a cappella chorus, which is based in Hudson with 26 active members from 22 communities including Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury and Westborough.

Shrewsbury - As senior custodian at the Floral Street School community, David Poe is an integral part of keeping the school running smoothly. Not only does he daily complete a full slate of duties, he also serves as an unofficial "go-to person" for each staff member and student in the 800-student school. That dedication and loyalty has earned him a nomination for the John P. Collins Award for Excellence.

Hudson ??" The Pinewood Derby is a Cub Scout tradition that dates back more than 60 years, but Hudson's Pack 4 is doing something to make it extra special. The Second Annual Unified Pinewood Derby, which welcomes children with special needs, will be held Feb. 1 at Joseph L Mulready School. The Unified Pinewood Derby seeks to provide a fun, free activity for children who may have special educational, physical, or development needs, according to Steve Walsh, cubmaster of Pack 4, which is organizing the event. Both boys and girls in kindergarten through high school school are welcome.

Hopkinton - It has been just over a year since a 4-foot cement statue of the Virgin Mary was unearthed at the Golden Pond Assisted Living Facility during a 38,000 square foot expansion project. The construction has since been completed as has the statue restoration. Recently residents and staff gathered in Golden Pond's newly renovated chapel to celebrate the transformation. The restoration was completed by Upton resident Rita Kozel who heard about the statue discovery from friend and Golden Pond resident, Bill Wood. Graciously, she offered to donate her time to restore it.

Region – The Starhawks Youth Hockey program has had a successful season culminating with two of its teams winning a championship and three others coming very close. The PeeWee 1, PeeWee 2, PeeWee 3, Squirt 3 and Mite 1 teams all traveled to Groton School and Lawrence Academy to play in the Tourney in the Woods. The PeeWee 1 team went 2-0-1 in divisional play and in the finals won the title game with an impressive 4-2 win.

Northborough - Although he is only 26 years old, Northborough resident Matt Bruce is facing the challenge of a lifetime – a diagnosis of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. In spite of that, his friends note that he has a "never give up" attitude.