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YWCA Synchro-Maids take home first place in synchronized swimming championship

Region - YWCA Central Massachusetts’s Sychro-Maids synchronized swimming team placed first in the New England Synchronized Swimming Association Regional Championships in the 12 and Under category May 21.

Shrewsbury Fire Department helps kids living in hotel learn about fire safety

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Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Fire Department recently presented its Student Awareness and Fire Education, or S.A.F.E., program to displaced families that are now residing at the Days Inn. The program gave Captain Sean T. Lawlor and other fire department personnel a chance to speak with the tenants about fire safety in the confines of the hotel. Lawlor began the program for the adults by talking about emergency exit plans. He encouraged them to make sure they know what to do if a fire were to occur and suggested that they practice an exit plan with their children in a calm manner so they will know how to react.

UniBank mortgage originator ranked number one

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UniBank recently announced that David Sampson has achieved number one ranking as the top loan originator by volume for banks in Central Mass.

Community gathers for Harvest Home Fall Festival

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On Nov. 6, Community Harvest Project held its Harvest Home Fall Festival and, for the first time since 2019, its 5K run.

After 70 years of capturing moments, Keegan puts down the camera

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"I know how important these photographs are to people – it’s not something you just take their money and run."

Five local organizations to benefit from Whole Foods’ grand opening in Shrewsbury

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By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer Shrewsbury - Whole Foods Market, located in the new Shrewsbury Lakeway Commons, 193 Boston Turnpike, will open its doors to...

Community Advocate April 12, 2024

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In this week's edition read Westborough three-sport athlete Kate Sams is ‘every coach’s dream’. Citizens’ petition to disband Design Review

Shrewsbury tests new trash bags ahead of trash hauler change

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Shrewsbury's Department of Public Works is currently conducting a survey on the pay-as-you-throw bag program.

PHOTOS: Snow covers Central Massachusetts

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Residents across the region woke up on Jan. 7 with a blanket of snow. The storm dropped about 10 to 14 inches of snow.  

Marlborough Public Schools Art Department honors frontline workers

By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer Marlborough -  It has often been said that art soothes the soul, but perhaps never more so than in this time...

ARHS celebrates the Class of 2024

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With a turn of the tassel, Algonquin Regional High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2024 on June 2.

Marlborough Savings Bank awards grant

Marlborough – The Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation awarded Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc. (GMPI) a grant of $5,000 to help meet the needs of disabled...

Westborough down by a goal

Westborough - Westborough High School's David Lloyd (#2, left) unleashes a shot on goal as North Middlesex Regional High School's Will Faulkner...

Retiring superintendent puts “kids first”

Westborough - The experienced mentor, the super superintendent, and the beloved principal, Mrs. Marianne O"Connor, is retiring this year. She, who has spent 22 whole years in the Westborough School District and 30 impressive years in education, is retiring. Leaving. In retirement, Mrs. O"Connor plans to spend more time with her family, her "94-year-young mother," and grandchildren in Newtown, Connecticut.

Clinic offers support to women facing unplanned pregnancies

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Worcester – When a woman is faced with a surprise and often unplanned, pregnancy, she can feel all sorts of emotions ranging from shock, fear, and loneliness. Those feelings can multiply if she does not have a strong support system, adequate finances to support a child or is in an abusive relationship. Often times they feel there is only one choice – to terminate the pregnancy. Clearway Clinic, a free, nonprofit organization, can help women become aware of all of the other options that are available to them during this stressful time. The clinic, which just moved into its new 358 Shrewsbury St. location, offers a wide array of services and support from medical professionals and trained volunteers.

Supporting veterans and their families in Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury – Over 200 runners and walkers participated in the eighth annual Veterans Memorial 5K Road Race/Walk held Nov. 4, beginning and ending at...

Group forms to push for plastic bag ban and reduction in Styrofoam use

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – At last year’s Annual Town Meeting (ATM), a citizen petition brought forth by Sravya Tanikella, an Algonquin Regional...

Five ways to ring in the New Year this weekend

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There's plenty to do this weekend to ring in the New Year, including the Reindeer Quest at Chestnut Hill Farm.

Shrewsbury board sets Special Town Meeting for Oct. 22

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen set a Special Town Meeting for Monday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in...

Sewage spill into Lake Quinsigamond prompts possible change in fines

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A recent sewage spill has prompted the Lake Quinsigamond Commission to potentially reevaluate the penalties for polluting the lake.Â