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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...

Northborough/Southborough - Algonquin Regional High School's (ARHS) John Friday (#13, right) applies the tag to Xaverian High School's (XHS) Chris Hoyt during the State...

Northborough - ?The Vulcano family?said their beautiful Chocolate Lab has been missing since Monday, June 11. Lacey is a female, 40 lbs., four years...

Shrewsbury - Caitie Coates of Shrewsbury will be competing in the 73rd annual Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Pageant Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30,...

Celebrating Flag Day Marlborough - The second annual Flag Day Cookout was held June 14 at the Marlborough Senior Center. The menu included burgers, hot...

By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Southborough - Flag waving residents lined the train tracks at the Southborough train station June 13 in anticipation of the...

Westborough - Students from Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, NJ came to Westborough today to help publicize the season opening of the...

  Marlborough – The fifth annual Taste of Downtown Marlborough & Brewfest was presented June 11 by Olde Marlborough. Musicians provided live entertainment while guests...

Happy Flag Day from the Community Advocate!

Northborough/Southborough - Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) coach John Healy (left), senior co-captain Lauri Finell (#16, center) and senior co-captain Carly O'Connell (with trophy)...

  Northborough/Southborough - Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) senior Patrick Murphy (#4, right) tries to dislodge the ball carried by Grafton High School (GHS) junior...

Northborough - Juniper Hill Golf Club hosted a Jimmy Fund "Just For The Kids," golf outing June 8. Attendees donned their golfing finest, sometimes with matching shirts, hats, knickers and colorful kilts. All proceeds from the event will go toward the prevention and finding a cure for cancer in children. For more information on the Jimmy Fund and hosting events, visit www.jimmyfund.org.