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Gymnastics teams flying high Region - Shrewsbury High School's (SHS) Megan Yuen leaps on the balance beam during a quad meet at Algonquin Regional High...

Shrewsbury Farmers Market boosts small vendors hurt by COVID-19, this story and more inside this week's Community Advocate for July 16, 2021

Westborough – The first of what is planned to be a monthly Literary Arts Open Mic Night debuted Sept. 26 in the Event Room at Tatnuck Bookseller, Gift Gallery and Café. Serving as moderator is Zorina Frey, author and owner of IWA Publishing Services, a self-publishing business. Frey recently moved to Westborough from Indiana and felt it would be a good opportunity to mingle with other local writers.

Northborough - The Applefest Committee recently announced that longtime Northborough resident Arthur Cole will serve as grand marshal in this year's festivities taking place Sept. 19-21. Many local residents nominated Cole due to his outstanding work on the Northborough Trails Committee as well as his more than 20 years of involvement in Northborough town government.

Shrewsbury - As part of its outreach to the community, the Shrewsbury Historical Society recently presented awards and scholarships to a number of area residents.

In this week's edition read Shrewsbury’s David Long travels the world to capture landscapes. Dispatch center may be at former Harvey School.

In this weeks issue: Families fill clinic as young children become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Worcester - The girls' basketball Central Division 1 semi-final game at Worcester Polytechnic's Harrison Auditorium on Mar. 4 had the Westford Academy Grey Ghosts hosting the Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks. The Grey Ghosts pulled ahead of the Tomahawks early, and led 16-13 at the end of the first period. Westford then extended their lead to 33-21 at the half.

Merchant/Ferrante family welcomes new baby girl Region - Kristen Merchant and Dennis Ferrante became the proud parents of Gianna Rose Ferrante,...

While Blodgett was in school, she had an interest in orthopedic-style acupuncture. She completed several courses that focused on helping with pain management.

Taking an artistic spin Marlborough - Rebecca DeAraujo, 7, is shown the spin-art design on a Frisbee she created Dec. 29 at the Pleasant...

Marlborough – Umbrellas were a popular accessory at the 17th annual Marlborough Heritage Festival, held downtown on a damp Sept. 30. Many vendors and...

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.

Shrewsbury –The Night Weasels Cometh Cyclocross Race drew 364 men and women to the event held at Ski Ward Oct. 1. The event,...

Walking in winter woods, you might spot a ghost tree from seasons past: a young beech tree decked out in pale dead leaves, all pointing down.

Marlborough - Members of Discovery Club, a Department of Early Education and Care licensed day care located inside the Boys & Girls Clubs of...

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury High School Colonials football team defeated the Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks 26-7 in a Central Mass. Division 2 quarterfinal playoff game played Oct. 31.

Westborough - The Westborough 10-year-old All Stars raised more than $28,000 for cancer care and research as part of the 2012 Jimmy Fund Little...

For 14 years, former educator and philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein has divided $1 million among food pantries and agencies nationwide to raise awareness and funding for hunger. Northborough Food Pantry Co-Director Susan Seppa coordinates the event locally, and will tally the items donated in March and April.

Westborough - Celebrate the 16th anniversary of the first Charm Bracelet walk with the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) Sunday, Oct. 16, from 1:30...