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Region - Congratulations to Kevin Flaherty, who, as the Community's Advocate's 3000th Facebook fan, won a Kindle Fire! Here, Kevin receives the Kindle Fire...

Getting comfortable at kindergarten Northborough - Colleen Donohoe, 5, proudly wears her school T-shirt while playing on the monkey bars at the Kindergarten Social,...

Westborough - What a difference a few days make, weather-wise! Here are two pictures from C.A. contributing writer Sue Wambolt taken today in Westborough....

Westborough – Gianna Ferrante, 7- months old, of Worcester, enjoys the beautiful day by getting up close and personal with some early spring flowers...

Southborough - New England's fall landscape offers a colorful display of bright oranges, reds and yellows. Colors are ablaze on the shores of the...

Westborough - Employees at the Boston Lawnmower Company of Westborough rally around their coworker Tricia Campero's 4-1/2-year-old son, Christian, this week by shaving their...

Westborough – "God gained a new angel." "Your daughter was just such an inspiration." "Everyone who met her will grieve for her but never forget her." Those were just some of the messages written by Westborough High School (WHS) students to the family of Lizzi Marriott, who graduated from the school in 2011. Lizzi was allegedly murdered by a New Hampshire man Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Hudson – The town of Hudson has received the "Leading By Example Award," sponsored by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs...

Berlin – A raccoon has been stuck on top of a telephone pole across from the Berlin Post Office on Pleasant Street since early...

Budding artists paint pottery Shrewsbury - (l to r) Caroline Sugiue, 8, Abi Edren-Fortin, 9, and Andrea Liu, 9, work on their projects during...

Marlborough - Children in the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Childcare Center had a special visitor Friday.

Westborough - After getting her face painted, Abigail Padilla, 6, throws a ball from inside a parachute while attending Healthy Kids Day, held May...

Northborough - Nicholas McFarland, 5, and Kevin Dong, 6, glide down the water slide during the July 6 session of Kid's Discovery, a summer...

Shrewsbury – NHL players are not the only ones returning to the ice. The recent winter weather has been perfect for amateur players to...

Northborough – It's beginning to look a lot like the holiday season with decorated trees displayed at storefronts. A uniquely decorated tree is once again attracting attention at the Northborough branch of Central One Federal Credit Union. The ornaments are tags on which gift requests are printed for seniors who otherwise might not be remembered with a present. For about 12 years, the Northborough office of Home Instead Senior Care, in conjunction with the Northborough Council on Aging, has organized the "Be a Santa to a Senior" program. Initially, the holiday tree was set up at various retail stores. Over the past several years, it has been displayed at the credit union.

Westborough – Families attended a fun and educational program presented Feb. 19 at Tatnuck Bookseller by Dave Marchetti of Animal Experiences. Afterward, children of...

Shrewsbury – The cold, wet weather did not stop Shrewsbury residents Dec. 1 from gathering at the town common to light the Menorah on...

Marlborough – Over 300 volunteers joined the Marlborough Convoy of Hope to host nearly 1,000 guests Oct. 12 at Stevens Park. Convoy of Hope is an international faith-based organization that unites with local volunteers from churches, businesses and nonprofit agencies to help those in need of assistance. Serving as the event organizer was Rob Woods, pastor of the New Hope Community Church.

Northborough - Thomas Welch, 4, and Christian Luciano, 3, push the button on the hydrant to activate the Splash Pad during the July 16...

Westborough - The town's Veterans Freedom Park, with its 22-acres off of West Main Street, and which abuts the Mill Pond, has become a favorite recreational destination for many residents, including those who enjoy walking their dogs. But a few owners, who don's pick up after their pets, are ruining the experience for everyone, the Westborough Board of Selectmen said at its April 10 meeting. But rather than employ strict measures to penalize owners or restrict the park's usage, Town Manager Jim Malloy suggested using another way – "emotionally intelligent signage."