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Hudson/Marlborough – A weekend full of activities to celebrate Martin Luther King Day culminated Jan. 21 at Grace Baptist Church in Hudson with a breakfast emceed by state Rep. Kate Hogan, D-Stow.

  Marlborough – The Stiletto Strut was held at the Solomon Pond Mall Jan. 24. Participants collected donations from at least five sponsors and walked...

Shrewsbury – Throughout the year, the Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB), located at 474 Boston Turnpike (Route 9), serves as a resource for 149 agencies such as food pantries, meal sites and soup kitchens throughout 60 central Massachusetts communities. In a month, it distributes 440,000 pounds of food, enough for 85,000 meals a week. This would not be possible, Executive Director Jean McMurray said, if not for the different donation sources, including federal and state government agencies, civic and private sectors and food retailers. On Jan. 15, the food bank received a major boost when an 18-wheeler from the Rhode Island-based retailer Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) pulled into the WCFB parking lot bearing 40,000 pounds of nutritious shelf-stable food.

Boston - Governor Deval Patrick officially swore in John W. Polanowicz as Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (HHS)...

Southborough – While most students scramble out of school Friday afternoons, five Student Council members at Trottier Middle School are meeting to plan fundraisers for cancer causes. They belong to a United Way Youth Venture team known as Cancer Understanding Recreational Events (CURE).

Westborough - On Jan. 31, She's a Gem Boutique, 21 South St., Westborough, and the Women of St. Luke's (WOSL) will team up for their third annual Dress for Success/Worcester benefit. The free event, "Best Face Forward" (BFF), will be held in the atrium adjacent to She's A Gem Boutique from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Northborough/Southborough - Students at Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) have the opportunity to partake in a wide variety of school clubs, offering them a way to expand their knowledge and get involved in the Algonquin community. For those students who are looking for ways to become involved with and within the community, there is the Community Action Program (CAP), a group advised by math teacher Eileen Palmer. In the past, CAP predominantly assisted the communities of Northborough and Southborough by offering volunteers at (the two towns" extended day programs (NEDP and SEDP). Recently, though, CAP has begun to branch out into other areas in the two communities.

Hudson - Den 3 members (l to r) Zachary Jalbert, 8, Daniel Reagan, 7, Will Spellman, 8, and Liam Harlan, 7, focus on the...

Hudson – As Hudson updates its master plan for the first time since 1964, about 45 residents offered input at the third public forum Jan. 14 at the Town Hall auditorium. The topics discussed were open space and recreation, and historic and cultural preservation.

Region - Congratulations to Kevin Flaherty, who, as the Community's Advocate's 3000th Facebook fan, won a Kindle Fire! Here, Kevin receives the Kindle Fire...

Region – ?Politicians are known for placing friendly wagers with their counterparts in other cities whenever there is a big game on the line,...

Westborough – Undefeated Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) met Westborough High School? for a co-ed swim meet at the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA...

Hudson – Unwanted bicycles can be put to good use, and St. Michael Parish is making it easy through January for anyone in Hudson and the surrounding communities. A volunteer will pick up old or new bicycles, most of which will be shipped to Ghana, Africa, where many people have no access to other transportation. The pick-up drive is also collecting sewing machines, which can help create work for poverty-stricken women and girls in Ghana.

Shrewsbury – For 47 years, Michael Palumbo has served as the faithful organist for St. Anne's Church. Now, at age 66, he has had to step aside from the activity that he loves so much as he faces a major health battle – Mike needs a heart transplant. As expected, the medical expenses associated with his illness are extensive. But Mike is not facing this battle alone – emotionally or financially. On Sunday, Jan. 13, nearly 700 friends and fellow parishioners gathered at St. Anne's for a benefit to help his family with the costs.

Shrewsbury - Jose Castillo, a music professor at Quinsigamond Community College, performs a Puerto Rican folk song at the Latin American Music & Dance...

Northborough - Stone O'Toole, 7, and Daniel Lau, 6, follow instruction given by Elizabeth Leitko of Shrewsbury during the Jan. 12 session of Young...

Shrewsbury – The Dave Matthews Band is a timeless act that appeals to a broad audience. For a quarter century, the group has been putting on such mesmerizing live performances, that it has inspired young listeners to pick up musical instruments. That was the case with the members of "The Sage Project," a six-piece jam band from Shrewsbury.

Marlborough – Since joining the Marlborough High School (MHS) faculty as choral director in 2008, Shannon Phypers has shared her passion for musical performance with many students. This school year, her interest in recording led to the construction of a studio, where a music production class has been added to the curriculum. Fourteen students in grades 10 through 12 spent the first semester learning to record two songs, which they performed a cappella.

Northborough/Southborough – Although activity fees were imposed on Algonquin Regional High School students this year, not all students have come through with the payments....

Westborough - Westborough High School (WHS) girls" basketball hosted Hudson High School (HHS) on Jan 8 in Westborough.? WHS took an early lead, and...