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Northborough – Local teens were given the opportunity to show off their creativity in cake decorating in a contest held July 24 at the...

Marlborough – Over 150 guests gathered July 24 for the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual Lobster Fest in a tent at the Longfellow's...

Southborough – If you'se a man who appreciates keeping it simple, then join the club. More specifically, you can join the Dull Men's Club (DMC), which meets Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m., at the Southborough Senior Center. The only requirement for membership is a good sense of humor.

Southborough - For Fay School physical education teacher Heidi Qua, life took a dramatic turn on Sept. 8, 2004 when her 2-1/2 year old son, Jacob, in a horrific freak accident, fell from a third-story screened dormitory window onto a concrete courtyard below. (Heidi and her husband, David were dorm parents at the school at the time.) Jacob was rushed to UMass Memorial Center where he spent 27 days in a drug-induced coma, 17 of them on a ventilator. After 19 days in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), Jacob was moved to Franciscan Children's Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Brighton where he spent three months doing in-patient rehabilitation. At the time, Jacob was functioning at the level of a seven-month old. While Qua watched her son struggle with simple tasks, she found reasons to feel blessed.

Marlborough - At a press conference July 22 at City Hall, Bob Kays (center) is announced the grand marshal of the 62nd annual Marlborough...

Southborough ?Southborough Youth Baseball's 9-year-old Little League All-Star team defeated Sturbridge, 4-2, to win the Mass. District 5 Championship, held in Webster July 20....

Westborough - The Rotary Club of Westborough is hosting its fourth annual Sprint Triathlon Sunday, Aug. 18, beginning at 8 a.m. at the former Westborough State Hospital property on Lyman Street. The event will be rain or shine. Organizers expect more than 400 athletes at the triathlon this year and are seeking volunteers to monitor athletes along the route and at water stations. Volunteers are needed from 7 to 10:30 a.m. on the morning of the race.

Westborough - The Westwood Swing Band performed in the Willows Concert Series July 17. On a hot, steamy night, the band's fun style of...

Hudson – Two Hudson Youth Baseball/Softball (HYBS) baseball teams recently finished an exciting season by winning their division championships. Both the Tucks Trucks Major...

Hudson - Students, teachers, parents, policemen, and other concerned residents have joined the Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, sponsored by the Hudson Board of Health. These community partners are committed to reverse the current trend of increasing adolescent substance use in Hudson that was revealed in the 2010 MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey. The coalition was formed shortly after the town of Hudson received a three-year, $180,000 grant from the MetroWest Foundation. "Substance abuse, including over-the-counter, prescription, and "street" drugs, is a major public health concern in this country," Pat Emmons, a Hudson High School nurse and chair of the Hudson Board of Health, said. "Hudson is not immune to this problem. I work with a population at high risk on a daily basis and have seen the impact of these behaviors on our most vulnerable citizens. By reaching out to community leaders of all ages, we hope that the coalition can send a clear, united message that Hudson cares."

Westborough – The public is invited to join the Westborough Little League 10-year-old All-Stars for a Family Fun Day Sunday, July 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Target Fields. The team of 12 players, with their families and coaches, will be hosting the event as a fundraiser for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute's Jimmy Fund. Each year the team traditionally participates in a state-wide initiative to raise funds for the Jimmy Fund. The effort, their head coach Mike Stanton said, is a way to not only raise money for an important cause but also is a way to teach them about what seriously ill children must endure and how they can help those kids. The team will also be paying a visit to Dana Farber to learn more about how the money they raise is used to help sick kids.

Hudson - Paul Cincotta and Larry Blanchette?start the fourth annual Riding for Sherry's House, a temporary home in Worcester for children with cancer and...

Region – Greater Marlboro Programs Inc. (GMPI) was founded in 1973 by a few Metrowest families seeking social and recreational programs for their children with developmental disabilities. Celebrating its 40th year, GMPI now serves over 300 families with children and adults in Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Southborough, Westborough, and other Metrowest communities.

Hudson – The cornerstone of the current First United Methodist Church (FUMC) on Felton Street in Hudson was set in October 1912. The building was dedicated in June 1913 as the Methodist Episcopal Church. The 100-year anniversary of its dedication was celebrated with an open house June 29. Among those greeting guests to the open house was the Rev. Michelle Grube, the pastor for two years.

Region - On July 1, the Central Mass. Veterans" Services District Office officially opened for business. Serving the communities of Westborough, Northborough, Grafton, and Shrewsbury, the office is located on the second floor of the Forbes Municipal Building, 45 Main St., in Westborough. The district office came about in part as a result of the Governor's Executive Order 483 of 2007, reinforcing Massachusetts law requiring every municipality to maintain an office of veterans" affairs under the auspices of the Secretary of State. Before July, each town ran its own separate veterans" office.

Westborough – The Westborough Farmers" Market has returned for a third year to downtown Westborough. The market runs each Thursday from 12 to 6...

Shrewsbury – Hundreds of children and their parents gathered at the Shrewsbury Public Library June 27, for the fourth annual carnival to kick off summer reading. The event featured games, face painting, live music, prizes, films and snacks. Special guests "Finz," the mascot for the Worcester Sharks, and "Flippo," the balloon performer, mingled throughout the crowd. More than a dozen local authors spoke with the children and autographed books.

Hudson – Danny Weaver of Hudson was raised by his grandparents, Donald and Jean Weaver, and to this day calls his 79-year-old grandfather the "greatest man and friend I have ever known." So when Donald fell ill, Danny and fiancée Paula Hatch-O"Loughlin moved up their wedding date from Aug. 10 in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, to June 29 at a church in Maynard.

Region?- Gathered July 7 at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough are Tanith Belbin, the Olympic medalist for ice dancing (second from left),...

Hudson – The Fourth of July Carnival entertained families and friends during the holiday week from July 3 through July 7 at the Hudson-Concord...