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Westborough girls” softball defeats North Middlesex

Westborough - The Westborough High School Rangers girls" softball team played host to the North Middlesex Regional High School Patriots on April 13 at Westborough High School.
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Westborough Army veteran remembers ‘the night everything changed’

By Kate Tobiasson, Contributing Writer Westborough - William Harris always knew that he was going to join the Army. In December of 1985, he was...

Local Studebaker fans hold spring kickoff

Northborough - The Studebakers Drivers Club Ocean Bay Chapter held its annual Spring Kickoff April 27 at the Northborough Historical Society. Paul Derosier, a member of the Studebaker's Club Ocean Bay Chapter, which encompasses Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and himself the owner of four Studebakers, organized the rally. Derosier is also the current President of the Northborough Historical Society.

Shrewsbury Fire Dept. responds to tractor trailer fire

Shrewsbury – Capt. Aaron Roy of the Shrewsbury Fire Dept. released this statement this afternoon regarding a tractor trailer fire on Route 290 west: At...

Legendary coach and advocate for women’s sports is BFF guest speaker

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Marlborough – In the two years that the Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce women’s networking group, Business Females Forward (BFF), has been in existence, the group has had many inspiring guest speakers addressing the 100-plus attendees on a variety of subjects. But it’s pretty safe to say that there had never one quite like Digit Murphy, who was the guest speaker at the group’s Sept. 10 meeting held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Marlborough. Over the course of her 40-minute talk,
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New fire station committee begins study

By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter Marlborough - Potential sites for a new fire station on the west side of the city are currently being...

School Committee ponders AP course adjustment

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The School Committee on Nov. 29 discussed the possibility of allowing ninth- and 10th-grade students to take AP courses.

Beal Commons appeal seeks to add eight potential plaintiffs

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Nearly two months since the initial appeal was filed, the Beal Commons court case is still pending before Land Court.

Westborough ‘kicks off’ 300th anniversary year in style

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Westborough – This year, the town of Westborough will celebrate its 300th anniversary. And to commemorate this special milestone, a number of events are planned, such as a parade and gala. But first, residents gathered to attend a “Wine and Cheese Kickoff” at the 1717 Shoppe located in the Westborough Shopping Plaza.

Nortborough scouts hold annual Pinewood Derby

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Northborough - Cub Scouts of Northborough Pack 55 pose for a picture before getting ready to watch their cars compete in the annual Pinewood Derby held Jan. 17 at the Robert E. Melican Middle School. Nearly 70 kids participated in the event.

Armstrong Elementary plants trees for Arbor Day

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - While the region recently celebrated Earth Day, students at Armstrong Elementary School in Westborough also recognized Arbor Day...

Westborough Cultural Council hosts its 12th Arts in Common

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Forecasts for rain Oct. 1 prompted the Westborough Cultural Council to move its 12th Arts in Common to Mill Pond School.

Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest offers a wide variety of services

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Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest excels at building decks, but the company is just as passionate about building relationships with its customers.

Remembering Michaella under grey skies in pink attire

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By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Hudson – Although miles weren’t walked on a wet and windy Oct. 27, smiles once again beamed at a...

Westborough seeks members for Master Plan Implementation Committee

Finalized last year, the 2021 Master Plan set out a series of goals and objectives to steer the town in the coming years.

Updates for Southborough residents

Southborough – Town officials released this statement this afternoon: As concerns rise over the Coronavirus (COVID-19), town officials would like to take this opportunity to...

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.

Algonquin rugby beats Brookline

By Kelly Burneson, Contributing Writer  NORTHBOROUGH - The Algonquin boys rugby team beat Brookline 26-0 in a game that Brookline called during halftime due to...

Westborough Police arrest Worcester man on firearm and drugs charges

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Westborough - The Westborough Police Department released this statement this morning: On Thursday, August 27th, 2020 at 2:52AM an Officer from the Westborough Police Department...

Algonquin teacher starts “Global Issues Awareness Week”

Northborough- On June 4, students from Nate Uttaro's AP world history class at Algonquin Regional High School launched "Global Awareness Week" to raise awareness and funds to help solve world problems. "The purpose of the initiative was to see how students could creatively relay their message to other students and raise awareness on a world problem," Uttaro said.