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Shrewsbury - Past Commander Don Gray of American Legion Ray Stone Post 238 (left) reads names of deceased veterans as a bell tolls during...

Westborough - For Todd Savage, growing up in rural Kennebunk, Maine, allowed him the freedom to ride his bike anywhere and everywhere he wanted. Whether it was bombing down the old railroad bed or trekking up to the Dairy Queen, Savage says that life was all about "the bike." Over the years, Savage's love for cycling and the "freedom it allows" has never waned. "Be it chasing the back end of a truck, like in Breaking Away, or screaming down a hill, it was all about riding fast," Savage said. His record speed is 57 mph.

Hudson – The Hudson AMVETS Post 208 made special deliveries Dec. 25. Volunteers prepared and distributed 500 hot dinners as part of its 23rd annual "Home Alone for the Holidays." That was after they delivered 526 meals on Thanksgiving. For each holiday, dinners went to 11 communities including Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough and Southborough. The longtime tradition began in 1989 when a small group of veterans gathered for a holiday, explained Commander Bill Rivers, who has organized the project since 1996.

Hudson/Marlborough – More than 600 residents, community leaders, state officials and family members of those who have died from drug overdoses gathered at Grace Baptist Church in Hudson April 6 to address the opioid epidemic. The event featured the screening of the short film “If Only,” filmed in Tewksbury and produced by James Wahlberg, executive director of the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation. Wahlberg was present to introduce the film.

Shrewsbury - A candlelight vigil held on Shrewsbury Common Oct. 15 for domestic violence victims and survivors drew record participation. And while domestic violence deaths in Massachusetts are down considerably since 2010, “I think when people start making it their own issue, that’s when we’re going to see meaningful change,” said Julie Ingersoll, a member of the Against Domestic Violence in Shrewsbury Education (ADVISE) project.

Northborough - Shine the Light Kenya is a nonprofit that was founded in 2011 by Lizzie Maina to help educate children in rural schools and ensure that they have the necessary tools to succeed. Having relocated from Africa to the United States in 1995, Maina immersed herself into the community and her passion for helping others. Her grandfather started a school in Kenya and she has committed herself to continuing to help those in the surrounding communities. She currently works as a senior caregiver in Worcester and enjoys spending time with the elderly.

Marlborough – "The more things change, the more they stay the same" is a proverb that applies to the 38th annual Senior of the Year Dinner when Mayor Arthur Vigeant welcomed residents age 60 and over April 16 at the Marlborough High School cafeteria. New this year, there were two honorees: Lydia Whitcomb and Rita Connors. As in past years, the mayor noted that each deserves recognition for outstanding contributions to the city.

Westborough - The Westborough High School's Student Council hosted its annual homecoming festival Saturday, Oct. 6. ?The family friendly festival included a cupcake walk,...

Shrewsbury - The 10th annual “Scarecrows on the Common” display, sponsored by the Shrewsbury Garden Club, will be on display on the Town Common...

  Westborough – Fans of "The Nutcracker" gathered at Tatnuck Bookseller Nov. 3 to enjoy a special book signing and mini performance of excerpts from...

Whitinsville – Unibank, a full-service, mutually owned community bank, has made a $5,000 donation to Veterans, Inc. Headquartered in Worcester, Veterans Inc. is the largest...

Westborough – Each spring, Massachusetts residents know there is no surer sign of spring than the running of the Boston Marathon. Whether one is a sanctioned participant, running as a "bandit," cheering from the sidelines or just watching from the comfort of home, everyone, it seems, is inspired by the 26 miles-plus trek from Hopkinton to Boston.

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 – Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Flanders Road, Westborough will hold a free community education program, “How to Destress Your Life during the Holidays,”...

Grafton - On Tuesday, Jan. 14  Keith Johnson captivated the students of South Grafton Elementary School with bubbles. Johnson discussed the scientific process of...

Marlborough – In observance of Flag Day, the Salvation Army Marlborough Service Unit partnered with the Marlborough Junior Woman's Club (MJWC) to introduce a...

Shrewsbury – Deidra Lincoln, of Shrewsbury, began 2012 in a hospital's intensive care unit, recovering from surgery after a heart attack. She's beginning 2013 by raising awareness as a spokesperson for the American Heart Association's 10th annual Go Red for Women campaign through February, which is National Heart Month.

Northborough - Four girls from the Marguerite E. Peaslee School recently traveled to Boston to sing in the first ever All-State Treble Chorus. From...

Shrewsbury - Naomi and Valene Ornelas participated in the free seed starting workshop sponsored by the Shrewsbury Garden Club. The workshop was held April...

Shrewsbury – When Barbara Graf, 78, recently arrived for what she thought was going to be the annual summer bridge club party at a friend's home, she was flabbergasted to be greeted with her friends singing a "Happy Wedding to You" version of "Happy Birthday."