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Shrewsbury – Theresa, a busy Northborough mom, and her four kids, take a break from their power walk through Dean Park July 9.

Northborough - President of the recently formed Corvette club "The Good Guys" Allan "Big Al" Obshatkin (right) stands with other club members during the...

Marlborough - Luke Aldrich, 8, has his hands full as he plays with a couple of boogie boards?in the Wading Pool at Farrell Field...

? Shrewsbury - Vyto Morkunas Jr. and his son, Vyto III, 12, check out a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger while attending Cruise Night at Hebert Candy...

Northborough - Claire Kelly, 3, takes the seat of a town mower while attending Northborough Recreation's annual Big Truck Day, held June 16 at...

Shrewsbury - The empty area that once held a playground at the Paton Elementary School in Shrewsbury is now full again and will soon be filled with children swinging, climbing and having fun. It was a little more than a year ago, in April 2011, when school officials learned the old playground structure, which included swings, slides and climbing areas, had to be taken down. A safety inspection revealed it was no longer secure for students to use. The structure was 15 years old, which is the typical lifespan of playground equipment.

Westborough – Dozens of supporters of U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, the junior senator from Massachusetts, were thrilled at the opportunity to meet him at an informal event held at Uhlman's Ice Cream Stand July 3. Brown greeted kids, adults and even a few dogs who had gathered in the shop's parking lot for the chance to chat with him.

In 1900, the city of Marlborough was decked out in its best finery to celebrate the Fourth of July. This photo shows a view...

Hudson – After clocking full days at their jobs, members of the River's Edge Players (REP) have been working overtime as they report to evening rehearsals for "9 to 5: the Musical," to be presented Friday, July 13, and Saturdays, July 14 and 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Hudson High School Auditorium. Set in 1979, the musical comedy tells the story of three unappreciated secretaries who conspire to take control of their company. Even in a male-dominated office bullpen, these strong-minded women discover there's nothing they can's accomplish.

Westborough - Families flocked to the annual Westborough July 4th Family Block Party, held June 29 in the downtown area. The four-hour evening of...

Southborough - (l to r) Adeline Tomaino, 5, her brother, Nathaniel, 4, and Rachel Elbirt, 4, lead the annual Fourth of July Parade, held...

Southborough - The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) invites the public to join husband and wife team, Barbara Volke and Stephen Moore, president of the Massachusetts Butterfly Club, for a butterfly walk at the Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve Sunday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event marks the second butterfly walk hosted by the SOLF. Visitors will have the opportunity to spot a variety of butterflies, or "dancing flowers"; among them, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Viceroys, Monarch, Long-Dash Skipper or Appalachian Brown butterflies.

Westborough – When Amy Haskell and the other members of the Westborough High School (WHS) Student Council had finished raking leaves for members of the community one day last fall, they were famished. "But everyone wanted something different to eat," she recalled. "Suddenly we knew there was one place that would satisfy everyone – the South Street Diner."

Marlborough/Hudson - When the biannual Good Scout Award Dinner was held June 19 at the Marlborough Courtyard by Marriott, two of the most familiar names in their communities were honored: Bob Kays, of Marlborough, and Rosemary Rimkus, of Hudson. Presented by the Boy Scouts" Knox Trail Council, the award recognizes individuals who exhibit the characteristics of Scouting in their daily lives. Steve Symes, co-chair of the local Good Scout committee, explained why Bob Kays is a good role model for Scouts.

Hudson - Local musicians provide traditional music for the procession of the annual Holy Ghost Feast (Imperio Mariense), hosted June 24 by the Holy...

Marlborough - Over 250 runners and walkers start the 18th annual Run for Fun 5K, held on a hot and humid June 20, beginning...

Region - For a child, a situation such as an accident, fire, serious illness or domestic violence, can, of course, be extremely traumatic. And often times, when a police officer or firefighter responds to that situation, the child's level of fright and stress increases. But thanks to a nonprofit Hopedale-based group, Project Smile, many emergency responders across the state now have another comforting way to help those kids - a gently used stuffed animal. And sometimes that can make all the difference in how the child gets through the event.

Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury resident Amanda Sullivan knows how to get things done. Last year, the just 24-year-old Early Childhood Children's Director at Liberty Church launched a campaign that asked people to send Christmas cards to U.S. troops in service. The initial goal was 10,000 cards mailed - she ended up with over 87,000 sent. With that success under her belt, Sullivan decided to spearhead an effort to honor not just those troops serving their country now, but those who have lost their lives in service to their country. That's where Flags for Our Fallen comes in.

Congratulations to Laurie Manion, the most recent winner of a Kindle Fire in the Community Advocate's Facebook promotion!? Here, Laurie receives the Kindle Fire...

Westborough – Westborough High School's (WHS) #2 singles player Alanna Judd prepares to return a volley during the MIAA Division 1 State tennis final...