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Shrewsbury – NHL players are not the only ones returning to the ice. The recent winter weather has been perfect for amateur players to...

Marlborough ?The nonprofit Sweats for Vets recently announced that it exceeded its goal of obtaining Boston-based sports team sweatshirts. Not only did every homeless...

Marlborough - Daniel Temmallo, 10, enjoys tobogganing down a snowy slope Dec. 30 at Ghiloni Park. Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Westborough - At times, everyone has looked at the clothes crammed in their closets and said, "I have nothing to wear." Instead of having choices, some people literally have only the clothes on their backs. That is the harsh reality of thousands of children in Tanzania, one of poorest countries in East Africa. But, thanks to a doctor who is committed to helping these children and the volunteers who believe in her mission, including Westborough resident Judy Hall, many young girls in that country's most desperate region will receive the gift of a brand-new dress, lovingly crafted by hand.

Marlborough - Ed Bell of Teddy Town and Michael Benway, 5, exchange high-fives as they prepare to stuff a toy animal Dec. 28 at...

Westborough – Many families have developed a history with the Westborough Players" Club (WPC), one of the longest-running community theater groups in Massachusetts. Add to the list Geoff Spofford, of Westborough, and his daughter, Helena, 11, who are among over 40 performers preparing to open the club's 76th season with "Annie: the Musical." The show will be presented Friday, Jan. 11, and Saturday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m., with matinees Saturday, Jan. 12, and Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m., at Gibbons Middle School.

Hudson – The Hudson AMVETS Post 208 made special deliveries Dec. 25. Volunteers prepared and distributed 500 hot dinners as part of its 23rd annual "Home Alone for the Holidays." That was after they delivered 526 meals on Thanksgiving. For each holiday, dinners went to 11 communities including Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough and Southborough. The longtime tradition began in 1989 when a small group of veterans gathered for a holiday, explained Commander Bill Rivers, who has organized the project since 1996.

Westborough – Two undefeated boys" hockey team - Shrewsbury High School (SHS) and Wachusett Regional High School (WR) - ?battled it out Dec. ?22...

Northborough - Danielle Fucci, a junior at Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, has never smoked a cigarette, and she never will. Fucci made this promise to herself as she watched three loved ones succumb to lung cancer over the past few years. She lost another dear family friend to cancer just one week before this year's Great American Smokeout, motivating her to take ownership of that event at her school.

The entire Community Advocate staff would like to wish a very happy holiday season to all of our friends and advertisers! ?Thank you all...

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.

Region - The Newtown tragedy has rendered our entire nation speechless...who among us can adequately grasp the monumental loss of these innocent young children...

A letter of appreciation On behalf of the Nute family, I would like to thank all those who contributed to the memorial of my brother...

Marlborough – The delicious smell of potatoes frying in oil and the sounds of a cappella harmonies filled the air Dec. 16 as Temple...

Northborough - Living Nativity, a live reenactment of the birth of Jesus, was presented Dec. 15, on the front lawn of the Church of...

Shrewsbury – For the last few weeks, the kids who participate in the Sherwood Middle School's After School program have been making a variety of holiday wreaths, home decorative items and jewelry to sell at a fair to be held at the school this week. But the kids are not just learning about the ABCs of business by doing so – they are also learning the power of helping others. That's because monies earned from the sale will not be going back to them or their school but will instead be donated to children who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Westborough – For hundreds of local kids, the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Central Mass./Metrowest program's Annual Christmas party is a highlight of the year. Everyone gets a present plus music, crafts, pizza and a visit from Santa Claus. And some lucky kids win a brand-new bicycle in a raffle.

Westborough - Amidst the Christmas decorations and Menorah set out on the rotary in Westborough center there are now 26 small U.S. flags, courtesy of veterans from the town's VFW Post 9013. The flags represent the 20 schoolchildren and the six adults killed in the Dec. 14 Newtown, Conn. school massacre.

Whitinsville – Unibank, a full-service, mutually owned community bank, has made a $5,000 donation to Veterans, Inc. Headquartered in Worcester, Veterans Inc. is the largest...

Southborough – Families gathered Dec. 15 for the 35th annual Santa Day to see the special guest land by helicopter on St. Mark's School...