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Westborough sweeps gymnastics meet

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Westborough - The Westborough High School Rangers girls' gymnastics team hosted the Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks at the Massachusetts Gymnastics Academy Center Jan. 9. The Rangers swept all four events: Vault 34.25 to 33.45, Bars 67.35 to 65.95, Balance Beam 101.75 to 99.55, and Floor Exercise 36.05 to 34.70 which allowed Westborough to win the event 137.80 to 134.25.

St. John's students recall experiences as “Britsionarys”

Shrewsbury – Many high school students take advantage of February vacation to escape to somewhere warm, perhaps Florida or the Caribbean. During this year's break, eight St. John's High School students did journey south to a warmer climate. But it was not a tropical vacation to paradise they were on – rather it was to the island of Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the world. The students traveled there to work with the organization, "Be Like Brit."

Algonquin beats Westborough in Thanksgiving Day match-up

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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...

Come for the lobster, stay for networking

Marlborough – Over 150 guests gathered July 24 for the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual Lobster Fest in a tent at the Longfellow's...

Central One donates to SHS athletics

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Shrewsbury – For the fifth year in a row, Central One Federal Credit Union has donated $20,000 to the Shrewsbury High School (SHS) Athletic Department. A check was presented to school administrators by Central One’s Assistant Vice President of Retail Services David Kaiser, Shrewsbury Branch Manager Owen Russell and Marketing Manager Susanne Drugge Sept. 27 as many of the student athletes looked on.

Snow much family fun

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Marlborough - (l to r) Mike Ginnetti, his son, Nathan, 6, and his daughter, Laila, 3, enjoy tobogganing together Presidents Day, Feb. 18, at...

Team work

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Northborough - Team work took on a different meaning as Algonquin Regional High School football players, along with their coaches,  shoveled the snow...

The C.A. picture of the day

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Pupils paint pottery Northborough - First-grader Tyler Stevenson enjoys creating a design on a mug during the Oct. 14 session of Paint Your Own Pottery...

Chapel of the Cross hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt

Westborough - Despite the threatening weather, hundreds of smiling, basket-toting children filled the lawn of Chapel of the Cross March 31 for the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Day. The "egg-cited" children collected more than 12,000 candy-filled plastic eggs, ate from the endless supply of popcorn and cotton candy. At lunchtime, over 650 meals were consumed. Although the egg hunt took place outside, activities such as face painting, games, crafts and a moon walk kept the kids entertained indoors and out of the cold.

Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest offers a wide variety of services

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Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest excels at building decks, but the company is just as passionate about building relationships with its customers.

Festival features trees and more

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Marlborough – When the sixth annual Metrowest Festival of Trees was held Dec. 13, 14 and 15, it returned for the second year at the 47,500-square-foot Royal Plaza Trade Center. In addition to wreaths, nearly 100 decorated trees from two- to 7-1/2 feet were sponsored by businesses, organizations and community leaders. Many guests purchased raffle tickets for a chance to win their favorite entries.

Educational forum to be held on middle-schoolers at risk; Experts to discuss topics such...

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Shrewsbury - An important community awareness forum will be sponsored by Shrewsbury Coalition for Addiction Prevention and Education (SCAPE) and Shrewsbury Youth & Family...

Northborough veterans offer unique way to pay tribute to fallen comrades

Northborough – Veterans from American Legion Vincent F. Picard Post 234 set up a table outside Lowe's Variety and Meat Market July 3 to...

Marlborough serves heritage with a side of chowder

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Marlborough - Ron Lipka of Northborough and Joe Grimaldo of Marlborough near the finish line of the Main Street Mile, the first of several...

Cottage Children's Center in Marlborough celebrates 30th anniversary

Marlborough - Founded in 1981 by Marlborough parents who wanted excellence in child care for their offspring, the Cottage Children's Center has achieved that goal for the past 30 years.

History comes to life in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury – Spring Street Elementary School third graders in Elizabeth McRae’s class run through a dress rehearsal for their production of “1773 – The...

Cancer survivor walks for cure

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Region - Margaret Cedrone grew up in Westborough, leaving in 1998 and ultimately landing in North Grafton. Even though she has moved away, Cedrone said that Westborough will always be her home. Her family, the Ayres, have called the town home for eight generations. Cedrone, 58, is a senior finance manager for Genzyme Corporation.

Eagle Scout rank presented to Collins of Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury resident Tyler Collins was recently awarded the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout rank after completing his "Beautification of Oak Middle School Project."

Saint John's students sing, dance, speak at New Year Festival

Shrewsbury - Hours of dance practice and years of classroom study came together for Saint John's High School students at a festival celebrating the Chinese New Year Feb. 13.

The sweet season

Shrewsbury - While Jane Scheffel of Shrewsbury was out for her daily walk, she was surprised to discover two pails overflowing with maple syrup...