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Marlborough – For the second year, the United Way of Tri-County is offering its "Hope for the Holidays" program in Marlborough to help brighten the season for families in need of assistance. Previously, the city's Human Services Department organized a similar program for many years known as "Holiday Helpers." Barbara LaGrenade, the director of volunteerism at the United Way of Tri-County and the office coordinator at the Marlborough Community Cupboard, said the transition of the holiday programs has gone smoothly.

Northborough- The public is invited to attend a special event Saturday, Dec. 8 to help raise money for a new bullet-proof vest for Shrewsbury's...

Westborough - Lynn Stromberg of Local Lettuce and the chair of the Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce's HYPE9 group (l) and Lauren Hazirjian...

Marlborough – An idea introduced in 2008 added 17 decorated trees to the Marlborough Historical Society's annual "Christmas at the Farm" at their quaint headquarters, the Peter Rice Homestead. That simple idea has grown to become this year's fifth annual "Metrowest Festival of Trees," now featuring over 100 trees and wreaths displayed along with other attractions at the 47,500-square-foot Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Center. Festivities are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 7, 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hudson – It is easy to get jaded by the holidays each year, especially when stores barely get the Halloween candy off the shelves before the Christmas items take their place. But every so often, there is a story that reminds you it doesn's really matter what you celebrate this time of year whether it is Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, the winter solstice or just winter. Because deep down, we know material items don's really matter. It's the people in our lives that are important. Recently members of the Hudson Lodge of Elks 959 shared a story that stresses that point. It seems like an old-fashioned Hollywood tale but Elks member Angela Govatsos ensures that it is 100 percent true.

Westborough – A Friendly's restaurant that has been closed for the past year was demolished today to make room for the new St. Mary's...

Region - Last weekend, the "Small Business Saturday" reminded shoppers of the importance of spending money with local businesses. Although we are bombarded daily...

Westborough – A Westborough family has gotten an early holiday gift thanks to volunteers from two local churches and a local foundation – a ramp that will allow them easier access in and out of their Steven Road home. In June 2011 Jim Gingras Jr. was in a devastating motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Over the course of two weekends in November, volunteers from the Congregational Church of Westborough and St. Luke's Parish met at the Gingras home to construct a handicap-accessible ramp.

Westborough - As Carol Burtt Borglund watched her family's Milk Street barn go up in flames in the early morning hours of Nov. 15, there was one thought dominating her mind. "I kept screaming "Save the sword! Please save the sword!"" she recalled.

Northborough – It's beginning to look a lot like the holiday season with decorated trees displayed at storefronts. A uniquely decorated tree is once again attracting attention at the Northborough branch of Central One Federal Credit Union. The ornaments are tags on which gift requests are printed for seniors who otherwise might not be remembered with a present. For about 12 years, the Northborough office of Home Instead Senior Care, in conjunction with the Northborough Council on Aging, has organized the "Be a Santa to a Senior" program. Initially, the holiday tree was set up at various retail stores. Over the past several years, it has been displayed at the credit union.

Westborough - Billy Kohler and his brother, John, unload a truck early morning Nov. 24, the first day of the Westborough Civic Club's annual...

Marlborough - Sts. Anargyroi Enosis Philoptochos Ladies Society and Chamber Music Metrowest collaborated to produce a free classical chamber music concert for the community...

Southborough – Over 1,000 runners and walkers started Thanksgiving morning by participating in the sixth annual Gobble Wobble 5K Race and Two-Mile Walk, beginning...

Westborough – Algonquin Regional High School defeated Westborough High School (WHS) 17-16, in a match-up between the two traditional Thanksgiving Day rivals in Westborough...

Westborough – If the Westborough High School community thought that perhaps they had the calendars mixed up and Thanksgiving was actually Nov. 16 this year, instead of Nov. 22, they could certainly be forgiven. On the 16th, the delicious aroma of turkey, vegetable dishes and pies was wafting through the air, courtesy of the Life Skills class. Each of the students in the Life Skills class has a different learning issue; the class is designed to teach basic skills so the participants can secure employment and live independently. As part of that initiative, they learn simple kitchen tasks including food preparation.

Northborough - Dressed in 80's fashion, more than 200 Northborough residents stepped into another decade and danced the night away at the Acacia Restaurant...

Shrewsbury - Like millions of girls around the globe, Jordyn Oliveri, who turns 15 on Nov. 20, is "obsessed with" pop superstar Justin Bieber. (He has nearly 48 million Facebook fans.) So when her grandfather Tom Oliveri bought her a ticket to see the singer at the TD Garden in Boston on Nov. 10 as an early birthday present, she was thrilled.

Northborough/Southborough – Elected officials joined guests Nov. 14 at the Doubletree Hotel in Westborough for the biannual Northborough-Southborough Good Scout Award Dinner to honor Lisa Braccio, of Southborough, and Parker Swan, of Northborough. Presented by the Boy Scouts" Knox Trail Council, the award recognizes individuals who exhibit the characteristics of Scouting in their daily lives.

Team: Shrewsbury High football Coach: Terry Walles Notable 2012 Stats: 17 receptions for 261 yards. Scored game-winning touchdown against Leominster.

Worcester – The Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (AB) girls field hockey team ?defeated Shrewsbury High School (SHS) earlier today to claim the state title...