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UMass Memorial says first COVID-19 critically ill patient dosed with plasma showing ‘significant improvement’
More potential donors sought for convalescent plasma registry
Worcester - UMass Memorial Medical Center released a statement this afternoon noting that it has completed its...
Market Basket project moves forward
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – On June 19, the Shrewsbury Planning Board received an application for special permitting for the Edgemere Crossing...
Westborough’s Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital puts out plea for supplies
Westborough - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is the latest medical facility to put out an urgent plea for supplies. Administrators are asking for donations of...
CVS Health to expand COVID-19 testing at Shrewsbury location
Shrewsbury – CVS Health announced today that they will expand COVID-19 testing at its Shrewsbury location to now include persons 65 years of age...
One man arrested in Westborough after allegedly stabbing brother
Westborough – Police Chief Jeffrey Lourie released this statement this morning:
On Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at approximately 12:44 a.m. the Westborough Police Department responded...
Shrewsbury Police arrest suspected crack cocaine dealer
The Shrewsbury Police Department recently conducted an investigation into a man distributing crack cocaine to several individuals in Shrewsbury and several locations throughout Worcester County.
Westborough officials ask for support for Lake Chauncy treatment
By Andrew Strecker, Contributing Reporter
Westborough – Lake Chauncy, Westborough’s only public beach and swimming area, has suffered in recent years from potentially harmful algal blooms....
Retired Marlborough ICU nurse gives ‘shirt off her back’ to help former coworkers
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Carol Raiano retired from Newton-Wellesley Hospital in October, following a 43-year career as an intensive care nurse on the...
Grafton issues updated coronavirus information
Grafton - According to a press release issued March 31, there are currently 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the town of Grafton. Public...
UMass Memorial – Marlborough Hospital releases statement regarding Coronavirus Disease preparations
Marlborough – UMass Memorial – Marlborough Hospital released this statement this afternoon:
Due to the evolving situation with the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), we are sharing...
Weather advisory issued for region through Monday
Region may get 5-10" of snow Sunday/Monday
By James M. Arnold, Weather Specialist
Region - Â This has certainly been a winter with very few emails...
Shrewsbury Police seek alleged bank robber
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Police Department released this statement this evening: On Friday, February 21st, 2020 at 5:24 PM the Shrewsbury Police responded to...
Fire damages one of Marlborough’s oldest homes
By Ron Ayotte, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Firefighters from the Marlborough Fire Department Group 4 battled a structure fire at 982 Boston Post Road East...
Shrewsbury Planning Board gives green light to Edgemere Crossing at Flint Pond
By Melanie Petrucci
Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – At the Jan. 9 Planning Board meeting, the members gave the approval for a 68-acre mixed use development...
Westborough boards praise Dairy Queen for establishing safety protocols
By Jennifer Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - After a discussion between the Board of Selectmen (BOS) and Board of Health (BOH) last week regarding concerns...
Superintendent reminds community: the importance of social distancing
Northborough/Southborough - Gregory Martineau, the School Superintendent for the Northborough/Southborough Public Schools, sent this reminder to the school community about the importance of social...
Professional cyclist delivers modems by bike for SELCO
Submitted by Jackie Pratt, SELCO
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO) has a unique approach to providing equipment for self-installation during the COVID-19...
St. John’s class of 2020 is celebrated as ‘Pioneer Strong’
A cloudy morning on May 17 greeted 206 graduates from Saint John’s High School’s class of 2020 on what would have been their graduation day.
UPDATED – Supermarkets, retailers respond to plea to open early for seniors
Region – As has been well documented, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions are the one who most apt to be affected...
Updated 3/14/20 – Cancellations/postponements due to coronavirus threat
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country, many local schools, businesses and organizations are spostponing or cancelling events until the threat is...