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Discovering art is fun in Marlborough
Marlborough - Nianh Moore, 7, and Jordan Savitsky, 8, display the mugs they decorated with painted designs during an art workshop held ...
Shrewsbury veterinarian pens book on pet loss
Shrewsbury - Most high school students have difficulty finding a career focus as they prepare to enter college. This was not the case, however, for Shrewsbury resident Monica Mansfield. From an early age, she knew with great clarity that she wanted to become a veterinarian.
‘Snow’ problem at all
Shrewsbury - Caroline Strickland did not let the Jan. 23 snowstorm keep her from her important job of selling Girl Scout cookies door to door.
Northborough’s Community Meals facing difficult financial situation
Community Meals organizers estimate that they will run out of funds for their long running program in June without additional support.
Assabet students building expansion for Southborough senior center
With the help of students from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, the Southborough senior center will soon have more space.
Hudson begins 150th year with family fun and fireworks
Hudson – Recent unseasonably mild temperatures dipped March 19 when Hudson residents and guests celebrated the 150th anniversary of the town’s incorporation date outdoors at Morgan Bowl.
“Nutcracker” fans enjoy mini performance at Tatnuck Bookseller
Westborough – Fans of "The Nutcracker" gathered at Tatnuck Bookseller Nov. 3 to enjoy a special book signing and mini performance of excerpts from...
Community Snapshot: Active otters in the water
Shrewsbury resident Xi Jiang captured this photo of otters frolicking in Princeton last month.
Westborough’s fourth annual Holiday Stroll to be held Nov. 25
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – Realtor Gary Kelley is partnering with the Westborough Economic Development Committee and Westborough Recreation Department to host the town’s...
Southborough mom is ‘flying high’
Southborough – For Sue Loverso, 48, a 2008 trip to the Trapeze School New York (TSNY) with Girl Scout Troop 72766 sparked an addiction to aerial acrobatics.
"I participated with the girls and was completely hooked by the time I left class," said Loverso. "I went back a month later and it has been a part of my life ever since."
Shrewsbury hosts Mid-Wach track meet
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury High School hosted six schools for a Midland-Wachusett League Indoor Track meet Jan. 14. This was a dual meet where schools were paired against each other for scoring purposes.
Shrewsbury singer-songwriter, guitarist enjoys busy work schedule
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY – Many musicians were challenged by restrictions at performance venues from 2020 into 2021. Yet, singer-songwriter and guitarist...
Baypath seeks foster families willing to help give pets a second chance
Hopkinton – When a cat or dog is admitted to a shelter, he already has a lot going against him. The reason for him being surrendered could be for behavioral issues, the family may not be able to take care of him anymore, or he may be a stray. Entering a shelter where there are other cats and dogs also bewildered and stressed can make any animal even more distressed. Their chances of then presenting well and finding their forever home drop substantially.
Grafton Indians boys’ lacrosse defeats Shrewsbury Colonials
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury High School Colonials hosted the Grafton High School Indians on April 19. Grafton's Cole Fontana scored the first goal quickly at the 11:12 mark while Shewsbury's first goal wasn't scored until the second quarter by Alec Buduo. The Indians lead 8-2 at the end of the first half and came out firing in the third quarter, going on to defeat the Colonials 14-4.
Shrewsbury traffic stop leads to firearm, drug charges
A gun, suboxone, cocaine and heroin were discovered in a vehicle by Shrewsbury police during a traffic stop this weekend.Â
Westborough Trivia Bee creates a ‘buzz’ for education
Westborough -? Thirty-six teams competed in this year's fifth annual Westborough Education Foundation Trivia Bee held Monday, Nov.? 5 at the Doubletree Hotel.? The...
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Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club members deliver care packages to local first responders
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Since 2002, the Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club...
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Rotarians lend their support
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury Rotary Club member Art Dobson presents a $600 check to Elaine LeBlanc, director of Human Services...
Shrewsbury e-sports teams celebrate state championships
SHREWSBURY - Members of Shrewsbury High School’s (SHS) e-sports teams received their latest state championship trophies last week in a presentation at the high...