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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.

By Lori Berkey Contributing Writer Shrewsbury - Carol Little comes from funny genes. Her father and her uncle teamed up to star in a...

Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury High School (SHS) girls" basketball played host to Westborough High School (WHS) on Friday, Dec. 14 in Shrewsbury.? SHS got out...

Region – New Year’s is a time for resolutions but also reflections. As we pause to reflect on the past year, we are filled...

Northborough ??"Northborough Helping Hands Association, Inc. organized over a hundred Thanksgiving gift baskets at St. Bernadette's Parish Nov. 22 for families and seniors in need. Helping Hands volunteer Heather Capes said the organization has been holding Thanksgiving drives since its founding in 1920. Donations came from residents, schools, churches, Rotarians, and other organizations throughout Northborough. About 100 families will benefit from the donations. In addition, more than 60 senior citizens will receive Thanksgiving baskets this year.

Southborough - Proprietor Lori Leinbach and students Cassandra Maxim, 11, Ally Totino, 11, and Lizzie Dennis, 9, view the rainbow cakes under glass they...

Region – Ceremonies were held throughout the town Nov. 11 as residents, officials, and veterans who served in most military branches and many of the country’s wars gathered to remember those who have served.

Southborough – The Southborough Education Foundation (SEF) announced the grant recipients for the 2018-2019 academic year. The foundation hosted its annual grant award breakfast...

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – At the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen’s May 28 meeting, Town Manager Kevin Mizikar reviewed his goals for...

By Lauren B. Schiffman The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (Mass. DPH) says that in 2014 there were more than 3,800 cases of Lyme disease...

Marlborough - Friends of Roland's House, men and women committed to preventing homeless people from living on the street, gathered at the restaurant Chez Siam recently to hear about the success of the 23rd Evening of Giving. The fundraiser has become a beloved annual tradition for the communities of Marlborough and Hudson.

By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Southborough - Keeping kids busy during school vacation when there is no snow on the ground for sledding and building...

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...

Westborough - Like many teens, Michelle Tilton, 17, has a full plate. She attends Westborough High School as a senior and played soccer until she suffered an ankle injury. She also holds down a job at Uhlman's Ice Cream stand. Unlike most teens, Tilton has lived most of her life with the knowledge that her mother, Carol, is fighting a brain tumor. "You can't really understand the situation unless you'se been in it," Michelle said.

Westborough - Brian, 1- 1/2, and his brother Builherme, 7 enjoys playing in the sand on a hot afternoon at Lake Chauncy in Westborough. Photo/Jerry...

Shrewsbury – Colin Bernard said he began riding dirt bikes when he was about 5 years old. "It's a deal my dad made with me and my brothers," he said. "As soon as we took the training wheels off our bikes, we could learn to ride dirt bikes."

Algonquin continued to play with energy in the fourth set, but Saint John’s returned to form. The Pioneers won the set 25-14 to win the game.

Southborough – For Sue Loverso, 48, a 2008 trip to the Trapeze School New York (TSNY) with Girl Scout Troop 72766 sparked an addiction to aerial acrobatics. "I participated with the girls and was completely hooked by the time I left class," said Loverso. "I went back a month later and it has been a part of my life ever since."

The Grafton-Valley Tech boys’ ice hockey team was welcomed to the Statehouse June 8 by Representative David K. Muradian Jr.

Shrewsbury – The Stewardship Ministry at St. Mary's Parish held the first Day of Service April 20 to allow parishioners to "live out their faith as stewards of God's many blessings," according to the day's organizers. Approximately 300 volunteers worked on service projects for three to four hours at locations in Shrewsbury and Worcester.