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Southborough - Lynne Flanagan worked for years as a communications specialist for a utility company before she decided to follow her heart and make a drastic career change. An animal lover, Flanagan wanted to find a way to add quality to pets" lives. She felt that improving their health (physical as well as emotional) was the greatest gift and service she could provide. With this in mind, Flanagan became a certified pet massage instructor and small-animal masseuse and founded Paws That Matter - a pet massage service based in Massachusetts.

Northborough/Southborough – The 15-40 Connection is a nonprofit organization, based in Westborough, with the mission to raise awareness that the cancer survival rate of teens and young adults hasn's improved for over 35 years. One of the ways the group is promoting the importance of early detection is by helping to form clubs in high schools and colleges. Last school year, Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) in Northborough started a club prompted by a concerned student, Stephanie Madigan, who is now a senior.

Marlborough – For several years, hundreds of girls attended their high school prom properly dressed in an outfit they otherwise wouldn's have been able to afford. They received the gown and accessories free of charge at an annual event, which was originally organized by faculty members of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (AVRHS). The tradition will continue Saturday, March 2, at AVRTHS as the Metrowest Princess Boutique is hosted for the third year by the Marlborough Junior Woman's Club (MJWC). Over 100 volunteers are happy to assist that day, said MJWC President Theresa Frias.

Northborough - Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) played host for the Mid-Wach girls' gymnastics league meet on Feb. 11 in Northborough.? The Tomahawks won...

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury High School cheerleaders won first place in Division 1 at the 66th Annual David Prouty Cheerleading Tournament in Spencer Feb....

Shrewsbury - Neighbors in the Ternberry section of Shrewsbury yesterday enjoyed an afternoon of sledding in the more than 2 feet of fresh snow...

Marlborough/Shrewsbury - Enjoying ice cream sundaes they made themselves while visiting the Hebert Candy Mansion in Shrewsbury are guests from the Marlborough Senior Center:...

Region - Now that the blizzard is over, there is a lot of snow to deal with - approximately 28" to 30".?Here are a...

Westborough - Scarlett McGovern, 2, waits for her turn as her brother, Jackson, 4, checks if he got a hole-in-one while playing miniature golf...

Southborough - Dan Radler makes it all sound so easy. A native and resident of Southborough, Radler is a professional ballroom dancer who has won countless national and international awards, thanks to his skill on the dance floor.

Region – While the region prepares for the Nor'saster dubbed "Nemo" utility crews from as far away as Michigan and Ohio have set up...

Shrewsbury -? Shrewsbury High School hosted Leominster High School for a girls" basketball 'must-win' game on Feb 5.? in Shrewsbury.? Going into the game,...

Marlborough - "Life is simple. Eat. Drink. Play Softball." This cheery message heads the webpage of EMASS Senior Softball (http://www.emass-seniorsaoftball.com). But there could also be another message imparted – one is never too old to play and enjoy the game.

Southborough – While Super Bowl Sunday exemplifies extreme competitiveness, it can also be a day for supportive teamwork so that everyone wins. Continuing a longtime tradition at Pilgrim Church, the Senior High Youth Group gathered Feb. 3 for its annual Super Bowl Subs Sale. Many parishioners donated $5 for a hearty game-time meal. Once again, the proceeds will fund the group's summer mission trip to assist urban causes.

Northborough – Through Saturday, March 2, customers at Wegmans in Northborough are realizing that just a few dollars added to their grocery bill can help people in need locally. Cashiers are inviting shoppers to participate in the Care About Hunger campaign, which began Jan. 27.

Shrewsbury - For as long as Ben North can remember, stuttering has been part of his life. His mother, Julie, says Ben's stuttering came on gradually when he was between 5 and 6years old. "Ben was chronically sick for his first three years of life, including chronic ear infections, a ruptured ear drum at 9 months old, and a life-threatening illness at age 2," Julie said. "His speech was a little bit delayed and when he began talking, he had some articulation issues."

Worcester - St. John's High School hosted its cross-town rival Shrewsbury High School (SHS) for a non-league hockey game Jan. 31 at the Hart...

Region - On Jan. 12, the Shrewsbury gymnastics program of Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) celebrated its 20th anniversary. The celebration did not take place at a home, a restaurant or a fancy venue. Rather, the event, which honored founder Carie Miele, took place at the Special Olympics Yawkey Center in Marlborough.

Region - Algonquin Youth Wrestling won top honors in the Central Massachusetts Youth Wrestling League Tournament held Jan. 26 at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical...

Shrewsbury – Deidra Lincoln, of Shrewsbury, began 2012 in a hospital's intensive care unit, recovering from surgery after a heart attack. She's beginning 2013 by raising awareness as a spokesperson for the American Heart Association's 10th annual Go Red for Women campaign through February, which is National Heart Month.