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Westborough High showcases students” music and art at spring gala
Westborough - On Thursday, May 1, the Westborough Fine Arts Education Association (WFAEA) will present its annual Spring Fine Arts Gala Concert and Exhibition in the Westborough High School auditorium. The event features performances from all 24 of the school's performance ensembles, and showcases contributions from Westborough High's visual artists.
"It's basically like looking at the department through a microscope lens," Fine Arts Coordinator David Jost said. "You get to see everything."
Westborough art teacher finds inspiration in illness
Westborough – Westborough resident Linda Crawford has looked at enough black shoes to last a lifetime.
“I’m so tired of black shoes,” she laughed.
She not only looked at them, she painted them – and shoes of other colors as well - as part of an art project she undertook shortly after she learned she had breast cancer.
Discovering art is fun in Marlborough
Marlborough - Nianh Moore, 7, and Jordan Savitsky, 8, display the mugs they decorated with painted designs during an art workshop held ...
The C.A. picture of the day
Colonials overpowered by the Tomahawks
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury High School's (SHS) Kelan McCann (center) brings the ball downfield against the defense of Algonquin Regional High...
Library renovations progressing this summer
Shrewsbury – Members of the Artist Guild of Shrewsbury recently took a tour at the Shrewsbury Public Library to view the ongoing renovations. The...
Westborough girls make it to the finals
Westborough - Westborough High School (WHS) senior co-captain Anna Petrunich (left) fires this shot past Tantasqua Regional High School (TRHS) freshman goalkeeper Kendra Dansereau...
Marlborough chamber's 40th golf outing benefits local kids
Over 80 golfers gathered at the Marlborough Country Club June 3 to play in the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce's (MRCC) 40th Annual Premier Golf Outing (PGO).
Southborough resident to run marathon for ALS
Southborough – John Megan has always loved to run, whether it was for exercise, a way to bond with his two young daughters as he pushed them in a stroller or for an important cause, such as running with the Dana Farber team during Boston Marathons. That was particularly meaningful, he said, because he ran in memory of his mother, who died of heart cancer in 1995.
Northborough Legion kicks off playoff run with win
By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer
Region – The No. 5 seed Northborough American Legion Post 234 baseball team defeated No. 4 seed Grafton Hill Post...
Scenes from a late winter storm
Southborough/Marlborough – March 1 brought the second largest snowstorm of the season to the area. Here are some familiar sites and how they...
Eagle Riders pay tribute to one of their own
Marlborough – Members of of the Marlborough Eagle Riders #3565, ride to the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home this morning to pay...
Westborough women made major contribution to war effort
Westborough - The recent Living History Day held on the grounds of Westborough High School was co-sponsored by the Westborough Historical Society and the Westborough Historical Commission.
Southborough resident “pawsitively” loves pets
Southborough - Lynne Flanagan worked for years as a communications specialist for a utility company before she decided to follow her heart and make a drastic career change. An animal lover, Flanagan wanted to find a way to add quality to pets" lives. She felt that improving their health (physical as well as emotional) was the greatest gift and service she could provide. With this in mind, Flanagan became a certified pet massage instructor and small-animal masseuse and founded Paws That Matter - a pet massage service based in Massachusetts.
Wayside presents awards on Senior Health and Fitness Day
Marlborough – In observance of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, a luncheon was served May 28 at Wayside Racquet and Swim Club with awards presented to deserving guests. The highlight was the announcement of the 18th annual George Fortin Fit for Life Award and the second annual Effie Ann Thompkins Community Service Award. Each of the award's namesake was in attendance.
As is the custom, that morning began with the Al Kursonis Memorial Tennis Tournament. This year, three winners were recognized by Darren McLaughlin, general manager of Wayside.
‘Skating for Hope’ donations to help cancer patients and families
Region – Dave McGrath, who with his family and friends, organizes an annual fundraising event each fall, “Skating for Hope,” recently made three significant...
Boys and Girls Club celebrate Red Nose Day
Region - The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest is very excited to celebrate and support Red Nose Day Thursday, May 25! Red Nose...
Don’t let the door hit you…
National - Regardless of your political leanings, there’s no denying that things are changing rapidly at the White House. With the recent addition of...
Helping to preserve Shrewsbury's history
Shrewsbury – Erik Larson, president of the Shrewsbury Historical Society, believes he inherited his passion for history from his mother.
"My mom's a teacher and she especially loves history," Larson said. "We spent a lot of time going to places like Old Sturbridge Village, Mystic Seaport and historic Deerfield. My parents were excited by these places. And as a kid, I got interested, too."
Playing soccer after school in Northborough
Northborough - First-graders Jordan Money and Emily Chione practice dribbling the ball during the June 20 session of Spring Soccer, an after-school program offered...
Program to assist local seniors seeks volunteers
By Joan F. Simoneau,? Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Seniors who are in need of a ride to medical appointments because family and friends are unable...