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Southborough – The town's "Swap Shop" will remain open, at least for the near future. The shop had been due to close on Jan. 7 but was issued a reprieve by the Board of Selectmen at its Jan. 3 meeting. Over 700 residents had signed a petition protesting the closing and another 300 had signed a second petition that had been started by students at the Neary School.

Region - History runs deep in New Englanders who proudly recall the significant role that Massachusetts played in history - from the Boston Tea Party protest against taxation in 1773 to the Minutemen who started the American Revolution by battling British troops at Lexington and Concord in 1775.

By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Westborough – Those who have passed by the town's public library recently may have noticed some activity going on...

Say it with flowers Shrewsbury - Eleanor Foley completes a centerpiece while attending a flower arranging workshop at the Shrewsbury Senior Center. Professional florist...

Seniors celebrate a 'Swingin' Holiday" Southborough - An appreciative audience applauds the entertainment at the Swingin' Holiday Celebration, held Dec. 14 at the Southborough...

Sounds of the season Shrewsbury - Members of the Shrewsbury High School A Cappella Choir, under the direction of Bonnie Narcisi, perform seasonal music...

By Bonnie Adams, Government Editor Westborough - For nearly 200 years, one of Westborough's oldest homes was located at 114 East Main Street. During...

By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Southborough - Keeping kids busy during school vacation when there is no snow on the ground for sledding and building...

Region - After learning about the Latin American celebration of Three Kings Day, Claire Devlin, 4, of Southborough wears the crown she created...

Westborough fades away Region - Westborough High School (WHS) junior guard Desiree Parent (#3, left) gets her shot off over Shrewsbury High School (SHS) senior...

Marlborough - After getting a Santa hat painted on her cheek, Aracely DeJesus, 3, works on a holiday craft at the 20th annual Breakfast...

Away in a manger Northborough - Sarah Symes and Tim Rick portray Mary and Joseph in the Living Nativity presented the evening of Dec....

Shrewsbury - Michaela Brady, 12, will be performing as Clara in the Boston Dance Company's "Nutcracker" Friday, Dec. 16, at Worcester State University. This...

By Mary Pritchard, Contributing Writer Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury residents Lauren and Alyse Temple had frequently asked their parents, Dean and Deb, for a dog. "When our...

Shopping at Elves Workshop Shrewsbury - Kindergartner Meghan Montague gets help from her eighth-grade buddy, Claire Benstead, while shopping at the annual Elves Workshop, held...

Westborough - The Westborough High School cafeteria was bustling with holiday energy on Dec. 17 as over 100 children and adults came together to celebrate the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Central Mass./Metrowest program's Christmas party.

Shrewsbury - At a time of year when many people are focusing on the joy and celebration of the holiday season, there are a significant number of others who struggle with depression and sadness. And it is those folks that Sabina Terrades seeks to reach out to and help.

  Westborough - Rabbi Michoel Green of Chabad of Westborough introduces World War II veteran George Miller and his grandson, Jon Becker, as they light...

By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Westborough/Northborough - In the spirit of Christmas, the Andy Needham Band has released a free download of their rendition of...

Northborough – The First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist of Northborough, always a busy place, hosted a special group of visitors Nov. 15 to 20 - seven Tibetan Buddhist monks from Gaden Jhamtse, South India. The church's minister, the Rev. Dr. Judith E. Wright, said the monks visit was arranged at the suggestion of parishioner Jeff Bailey, who runs a meditation group at the church.