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Hudson dominates
Hudson - Hudson High School's (HHS) Darnell Butler (#21, right) intercepts a pass intended for Shrewsbury High School's (SHS) Jay Reynolds (#7,...
Southborough: Belted Galloways enjoy November sunshine
Southborough - The Belted Galloway or "Oreo cookie" cows at the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land are enjoying a meal and the early November sunshine....
Ribbon of Hope adorns Forbes Building lawn in Westborough
Westborough - For those who live in or pass through Westborough, the large flower ribbon on the front lawn of the Forbes Building is not only a reminder that October is breast cancer awareness month, but it is a symbol of hope. For the countless women (and men) who are battling this disease and for those who are survivors, the pink ribbon represents awareness, support and a lifeline to a cure.
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Tomahawks reach playoffs
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Algonquin boys soccer looks to build on success
Northborough/Southborough - Last year the Algonquin Regional High School boys soccer team suffered a crushing 2-1 defeat for the second straight year to perennial power Ludlow in the semifinals of the state tournament.
Southborough Knights of Columbus announce pumpkin contest winner
Southborough – The Guess the Pumpkin's Weight contest sponsored by at the recent Heritage Day celebration had 93 participants who entered their estimates. The...
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Westborough - The Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) has announced four winners in its 2011 photo contest "Wild in Westborough." However, the "People's Choice"...
Young athletes get a workout
Young athletes get a workout
Westborough - Griffin Townsend, 8, plays a game of pin guard during the Oct. 27 session of Athletic Revolution,...
Pennsylvania crews help to ‘power’ up Westborough
Westborough – It's been a long, long week for area residents as they anxiously waited to get their power restored after the Oct. 29 nor'saster. Helping to get Westborough back to normal were crews from Carr Duff Inc., based out of Pennsylvania.
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Little dragon at 'Big Boo'
Shrewsbury - Dressed as a dragon, Aidan Fitch, 2, sings "The Ghost in the House" while attending "Big Boo,"...
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Everybody loves a Horribles Parade
Marlborough - Costumed members of the Whitcomb Middle School Band lead the annual Horribles Parade, held downtown Oct. 28. Prior...
Vigeant wins mayoral race in Marlborough
Marlborough - The new mayor of Marlborough will be Arthur Vigeant, who defeated Matthew Jones by a slim 42 votes in the November 1 municipal election. Vigeant received 2,996 votes and Jones received 2,954. Vigeant will succeed Mayor Nancy Stevens who chose not to re-seek the seat she has held for the past six years.
Westborough women made major contribution to war effort
Westborough - The recent Living History Day held on the grounds of Westborough High School was co-sponsored by the Westborough Historical Society and the Westborough Historical Commission.
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Better late than never for Summer Nights
Southborough - Sophia Jorgensen, 8, plays on the Wrecking Ball inflatable at the eighth annual Southborough Summer...
Southborough – Beauty in the aftermath of the nor’easter
By Tracy Nickerson, Community Advocate Staff
Southborough - After a harrowing Saturday night, listening to the wind and the cracking of branches as they fell...
Shrewsbury basketball wants another winning season
Shrewsbury - After losing all five starters from last year's team, the Shrewsbury High School (SHS) varsity basketball team looks to rebuild.
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Costumed kids at the park
Northborough - Five-year-old twin brothers Rushil and Rohil Aroramohan, dressed as giraffes, enjoy the playground after participating in the...
Shrewsbury feels effect of storm
Shrewsbury - Although not hit as hard as some western Massachusetts towns, Shrewsbury was still impacted by the Oct. 29 nor'easter. The town was...
Teens team up to help Nortborough Food Pantry
Northborough - Mother Teresa once said, "If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one." Jack Sears and Nicole Ransden of Northborough would have made Mother Teresa proud. For the past five years, Sears and Ransden have been helping feed hundreds of local needy families, thanks to their determination, dedication - and the generosity of their neighbors.
Hudson Receives Award for Leadership in Environmental Initiatives
Hudson – The town of Hudson has received the "Leading By Example Award," sponsored by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs...