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Restoration brings joy to owners of sleigh
WESTBOROUGH – Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh.
For decades, Norman and Mary MacDonald welcomed the holidays with such a sleigh. While...
Planning Board denies application for The Gutierrez Company
Amazon to move into vacant buildings on Bartlett Street
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH - A unanimous decision was made by the Northborough Planning Board...
Southborough Police release sketch, video of man in alleged harassment incident
Southborough - The Southborough Police Department released this statement this afternoon regarding an incident where a male allegedly exposed himself to an Algonquin Regional...
Lake Quinsigamond Boat Parade features Disney theme
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Region – “The place where dreams come true” is a slogan for Disney parks worldwide. On a windy Sept. 7,...
Westborough celebrates the ‘festival of lights’
Over 200 enjoy Diwali celebration at the BORO Sugar Shack
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – In a time when it can seem that there...
Northborough officials say no conflict of interest in controversial project
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH - Northborough Board of Selectmen Chair Jason Perreault wanted to be responsive about recently raised issues through previous meetings’ public...
Shrewsbury High School seniors spread musical cheer
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Making lemonade out of lemons, that’s what ukulele enthusiasts Kyra Ward, Hannah Henczel, Sophia Szal, and Meaghan...
Joan M. Rooney Clancy, 50, of Westborough
Westborough - Joan M. Rooney Clancy, 50, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at home. She was the much beloved...
Westborough youngsters enjoy hitting the links
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – For three weeks this summer, a number of Westborough youngsters put down their phones and tablets and instead headed...
Glorious ‘pink supermoon’ illuminates the night sky
Northborough - After a beautiful clear day, the conditions were ripe this evening for a spectacular "pink supermoon," as evidenced by this great photo...
Updated – Marlborough firefighters battle early morning 3-alarm fire
By Ron Ayotte, Contributing Writer/Photographer
Marlborough – Firefighters fought a three-alarm fire at 144 Chestnut St. on the morning of July 6. The alarm was received...
Shrewsbury officials announce reorganization and promotions
Shrewsbury – The town of Shrewsbury is making organizational changes to improve operations and services to residents. In a press release from Town Manager...
Westborough to hold July 4th Block Party June 28
Westborough – Westborough’s annual July 4th Block Party will be held Friday, June 28, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Baystate Commons Green, 1100 Union...
Spc. Brian K. Arsenault Memorial Ride gets a special police escort
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Northborough – New this year, the fourth annual Spc. Brian K. Arsenault Memorial Ride got a police escort Sept. 28...
Shrewsbury welcomes new Council on Aging director
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – On Jan. 7, Holly Lucht hit the ground running on her first day as Shrewsbury’s new Council...
BREAKING NEWS – Baker announces emergency actions to address COVID-19
“No Shelter in Place”; Ban on gatherings of over 25 people; All schools are closed for three weeks starting March 17; Restaurants are Take...
Marlborough establishes COVID-19 Senior Aid Program
Marlborough - As a response to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the city of Marlborough has initiated a Senior Aid Program. This program will allow...
Kids and grown-ups help Northborough schools with Gala Jr.
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Northborough – Kids and grown-ups wore their fancy attire Feb. 8 while attending the fourth annual Gala Jr. in the...
Trotting in Shrewsbury to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury – Over 1,400 runners and walkers worked up Thanksgiving morning appetites Nov. 28 by participating in the ninth annual...
Algonquin students make inclusion a priority through awareness initiative
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Northborough – “Music is power,” noted Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) student Camron Nodoushani on Jan. 22 at an...