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“Irene” is unwelcome visitor

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Shrewsbury – Even though Irene was downgraded to a tropical storm from full-fledged hurricane status, her winds still packed plenty of punch as this...

Fund-raisers set to help Westborough's Jim Gingras

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Westborough - On June 29, life changed forever for 37-year-old Westborough resident Jim Gingras, when he was involved in a serious motorcycle accident in Worcester. Against the odds, Jim survived, but he was severely injured and is paralyzed from the waist down. He now faces months, if not years, of rehabilitation. Compounding this tragedy is the fact that Jim, a devoted father, will be handicapped when caring for his children, 12-year-old Avery and six-month-old Aiden.

Has Southborough gone to the birds?

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Southborough – There have been multiple turkey sightings, including this family of four, in Southborough recently. Residents on Flagg Road, Hickory Road and Red...

Eagle Scout rank presented to Mike Strickland

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Northborough - Mike Strickland, 18, was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. Mike is the son of Bonnie and Dan Strickland, 37 Hamilton...

T-ball season wraps up

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Northborough - Isabella King, 5, hits the ball during the Aug. 17 session of the Summer T-Ball League, offered by Northborough Recreation at Ellsworth-McAfee...

Local Boy Scout becomes Eagle Scout

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Westborough - The highest award that can be received by members of the Boy Scouts of America is the rank of Eagle Scout. Only...

Westborough resident goes for gold at 11th annual Family Fun Run

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Westborough - While 10,000 runners prepared to hit the roads of Falmouth for its annual road race, the weekend's festivities kicked off Aug. 13...

Kids are cooking in Southborough

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Southborough - Proprietor Lori Leinbach and students Cassandra Maxim, 11, Ally Totino, 11, and Lizzie Dennis, 9, view the rainbow cakes under glass they...

Annual senior picnic is well-attended

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Shrewsbury - Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis hosted the annual Sheriff's Senior Picnic at SAC Park in Shrewsbury Aug. 14. The picnic,...

Becoming water wise

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Region - Brandon Proteau, 6, learns about water conservation from instructor Molly Banks during the Aug. 11 session of...

Appreciating summer adventures

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Marlborough - Two pairs of brothers (l to r), Ryan Fettig, 8; Austin Wise, 11; Matthew Fettig, 10; and Owen Wise, 9, enjoy ice...

Marine veterans continue to serve

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Region - "Once a Marine – always a Marine" was repeated and confirmed by local members of the Marine Corps League, proudly declaring their continuing commitment to the service that changed the direction of their lives. They join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the U. S. Marine Corps, and enjoy it.

Locals compete at Westborough Sprint Triathlon

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Westborough - Gil Sharon of Westborough races on Route 30 westbound during the second leg of the triathlon. Sharon finished third in the men's elite division with a time of 1:06:41, 10th overall.

Westborough boy donates bikes

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Westborough – Logan Zais, 11, loves bicycle riding, basketball, soccer and many of the other activities boys his age enjoy.

Westborough father goes ‘Over the Edge’ for Special Olympics

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Westborough – Like most fathers, Roy Meyer of Westborough would go to any length for his kids. But July 23 he didn's just "talk the talk; he walked the walk" - down 22 floors, as a matter of fact. On that day Meyer was one of 100 brave souls who rappelled 22 floors down the side of the Hyatt Regency in Boston as part of the Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) "Over the Edge" fund-raiser.

Crown Bakery & Café – Filling Worcester's bakery needs, from wedding cakes to coffee...

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Worcester - In 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected president, defeating Richard Nixon after the first televised debates. Elvis Presley finished his stint in the Army; Chubby Checker made "The Twist" a hit; and Ted Williams hit his final home run.

Hudson hosts balloons from dawn to dusk

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Hudson - The seventh annual Hot Air Balloon Festival was held Aug. 13 at the Hudson Elks Pavilion and Field. The full day...

Benefit planned to help teen's family

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Hudson - Kevin Griffin was living the life of a typical teenager when he was thrust into a fight for his life. Kevin, 16, of Hudson, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) April 4.

All hail the jester in Westborough

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Westborough - Tyler Hurtado, 6, volunteers to assist Alexander, King of the Jesters, during a performance presented Aug. 3 by the Westborough Public Library...

Tails around the world in Southborough

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Southborough - Alyssa Ruggles, 3, pets an American alligator named Bruno at the conclusion of "Tails Around the World," presented July 26 by Jungle...