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Northborough – At the beginning of this school year, families of fourth-graders at Proctor Elementary School received a letter from Principal Margaret Donohoe, announcing the hope to form a sign language group.

Westborough – Local artist Janet Schwartz’s exhibit, "There and Back Again" will be on display at the Westborough Public Library, (meeting room on lower...

Shrewsbury ?For the last three years, Jonathan Green, a senior at St. John's High School, has made an impressive showing as a year-round runner....

Westborough - For 49 years, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass./Metrowest (BBBS) has helped thousands of boys and girls find a mentor to help them navigate through the challenges of life. On Wednesday evening, May 23, over 200 supporters of the organization came together to celebrate at the sixth annual "A Taste of Something BIG." The event, which is the organization's main fundraiser, was held at Acacia at Indian Meadows Country Club. During the evening, attendees were invited to sample food from area restaurants as well as wine that was poured courtesy of Rodney Strong Vineyards. Dozens of items were available for guests to bid on during a silent auction. Popular television reporter Susan Wornick served once again as emcee for a live auction.

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury High School Colonials boys' lacrosse team hosted the Westborough High School Rangers on April 4 in Shrewsbury. The Colonials built a commanding lead early, and led 6-0 after the first half. The Rangers finally got on the board twice at the end of the third period, but were still down 9-2.

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.

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Marlborough – Marlborough Hospital opened at its current location on Union Street in 1913 after it was originally founded...

Northborough/Southborough - Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) girls" volleyball opened the 2012 season by hosting Hudson High School (HHS) Sept 7 in Northborough. ?With...

The Encompass Coalition will receive $125,000 a year for five years from the federal government through Drug-Free Communities Support Program

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Northborough - With the holiday season upon us, there is an air of festivity and cheer all around us. Families...

Shrewsbury - Alice Foster and her granddaughter, Madeline Zawada, 4, enjoy Sparky's Puppets in "Adventures in Dreamland," presented June 7 at the Shrewsbury Public...

In this week's edition read Northborough church begins to rebuild following fire. Westborough imposes sewer moratorium.

  Westborough – Westborough firefighters Mark E. Boyer and Nicholas P. Ostrander were among 24 graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy who were honored Aug....

Hudson – An evening of unseasonably mild temperatures Dec. 5 drew residents and visitors to the 13th annual Hudson Downtown Holiday Stroll. Children shared their gift requests with Santa Claus by the fireplace at the Hudson Senior Center. Meanwhile, stroll guests of all ages got a unique perspective of the revitalized downtown via horse-drawn hayrides.

Big tools in Nancy Gale's basement workshop in Northborough are offset by the tiny tools in her miniature garage shop replica.

March was Women’s History Month, and Shrewsbury leaders gathered on March 19 at the Senior Center to celebrate the occasion.

Shrewsbury - Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis hosted the annual Sheriff's Senior Picnic at SAC Park in Shrewsbury Aug. 14. The picnic,...

Marlborough - Anthony, 5, gets a photo taken with the Caring Bunny, offered March 17 at the Solomon Pond Mall. For the third year,...

Shrewsbury – On a cold and windy Saturday morning, members of the Victor Quaranta American Legion Post 397 placed seven wreaths representing the branches of the military on graves located in the Veterans’ Lot in the Mountain View Cemetery Dec. 13.

Region  – The Baker-Polito Administration has announced a new call center has been set up to help residents 75 and older who are unable...