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Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury High School (SHS) Swim and Dive team competed in the MIAA Division 1 girls state winter swimming and diving competition...

Westborough – The Board of Selectmen approved the 4th Annual 5K/10K race to benefit the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research during its Feb. 26 meeting.

Northborough - The Board of Selectmen continued its discussion on proposed changes to the town's sign bylaws with several other town officials during its Feb. 25 meeting. The proposed amendments, which will be on the warrant for the Monday, April 22, Annual Town Meeting, will first be discussed during a Planning Board public hearing Tuesday, March 3.

Northborough - First-grader Nolan McCurley practices a high kick during the Feb. 25 session of Taekwondo, an after-school program offered by Northborough Recreation at...

Shrewsbury - While attending St. John's High School, Sam Burr (class of 2007) was the quarterback of the football team, member of the Student Activities Council and a mentor through the Big Brother Big Sister program. Now, he's a "gangster rapper."

Marlborough - (back, l to r) Cindy Carr and Betty Parker join their grandsons (front, l to r) Tucker and Parker Holcomb, 5-year-old twin...

Marlborough - "How we are connected to God, each other and all things" is the theme of a book, "The Spirit Within" written by author Paul Pacific. The Marlborough resident is also a motivational speaker who spreads his inspiring message of personal empowerment in schools, on television, radio and media interviews all over the United States.

Worcester, MA – Susan Mitchell, of Shrewsbury, and a team of her family and friends will be sponsoring "We Can! an Evening of Comedy...

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Region - Governor Deval Patrick released a statement Feb. 27 that outlined details via an online map, he said, that demonstrates "in real terms,...

Southborough – The Southborough Library will host Meditation: Quieting the Mind with Judy Royster Saturday, March 9, starting at 11 a.m.? Today, many physicians,...

Westborough??"With the gymnastics world still enjoying the triumph of the U.S. women's team at last summer's Olympics, the Massachusetts Gymnastics Center in Westborough is welcoming new students in its spring classes and for its summer camp program.

Region - Westborough's Boy Scout Troop 100 will hold its 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets...

Marlborough – U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, 3rd District, arrived in Marlborough Feb. 19 as part of her "Congress on your Corner" program designed to allow citizens of the district an opportunity to speak with her in a personal setting.

Marlborough - Marlborough Savings Bank will be celebrating its fifth year at its Westborough location Wednesday, March 13, through Friday, March 15. Patrons are...

Westborough - Although Westborough's chemical health policy has been in place for several years, some School Committee members spoke out against it at a...

Northborough - Many area schools celebrate the 100th day of the school year by featuring the number 100 in student activities. For example, students may create a picture using 100 items, or find 100 similar objects to bring into school for show and tell. Third-grade teacher at Peaslee School Melissa Farrell wanted to do something different: she suggested the students participate in a food drive to collect much-needed items for the local food pantry.

Worcester - Diane M. (Devens) Pane, 68, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 in UMass/Memorial (University Campus) after a sudden illness. She leaves her husband...

Marlborough - Lucy (Scontsas) O'Connor, 79, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, surrounded by her family and friends after a long period of failing health....