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Westborough - Katherine Rose Lis, of Westborough, has been named to the University of Wyoming's 2012 fall semester academic dean's honor roll. The honor roll...

Southborough - ?Mark Kerstens, a resident of Southborough, was named to Siena College's dean's list for the Fall 2012 semester. Kerstens is a freshman...

Shrewsbury -? Sacred Heart University, in Fairfield, Conn., has announced the dean's list for the fall semester 2012. To receive this honor, a student...

Region - ?The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University Dean's List for the Fall 2012 semester: From...

Region - ?The following area residents were named to the dean's list at Quinnipiac University for the Fall 2012 semester: Holly Bisset and Alexander...

Region - Drew University, in Madison, N.J., has named the following local students to its dean's list for the Fall 2012 semester: Courtney Butt...

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"My earliest memorable basketball experience dates back to fourth grade, which was when I first tried out for a traveling team. It was my first year playing serious, competitive basketball, and my team won the championship. It definitely set the bar for how successful I wanted to be as I grew older."

Marlborough - The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library (FMPL) and the Assabet Valley Camera Club (AVCC) of Hudson recently held its 19th "Friends Annual Photography Show." Located in the Bigelow Auditorium at the library, 35 West Main St., the gallery showcased both black-and-white and color photographs by artists in the greater Marlborough area.

Southborough - Lynne Flanagan worked for years as a communications specialist for a utility company before she decided to follow her heart and make a drastic career change. An animal lover, Flanagan wanted to find a way to add quality to pets" lives. She felt that improving their health (physical as well as emotional) was the greatest gift and service she could provide. With this in mind, Flanagan became a certified pet massage instructor and small-animal masseuse and founded Paws That Matter - a pet massage service based in Massachusetts.

Northborough/Southborough – The 15-40 Connection is a nonprofit organization, based in Westborough, with the mission to raise awareness that the cancer survival rate of teens and young adults hasn's improved for over 35 years. One of the ways the group is promoting the importance of early detection is by helping to form clubs in high schools and colleges. Last school year, Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) in Northborough started a club prompted by a concerned student, Stephanie Madigan, who is now a senior.

Northborough – Marissa Giannetto, has earned first honors on the fall dean's list at the Carroll School of Management, Boston College. A freshman, she...

Ashland - Each year the Ashland Business Association (ABA) awards scholarships to high school seniors residing in Ashland. This year the ABA will award...

Marlborough – For several years, hundreds of girls attended their high school prom properly dressed in an outfit they otherwise wouldn's have been able to afford. They received the gown and accessories free of charge at an annual event, which was originally organized by faculty members of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (AVRHS). The tradition will continue Saturday, March 2, at AVRTHS as the Metrowest Princess Boutique is hosted for the third year by the Marlborough Junior Woman's Club (MJWC). Over 100 volunteers are happy to assist that day, said MJWC President Theresa Frias.

Northborough – The Northborough Recreation Department has announced that registration for its 2013 summer camp has begun. A new program brochure will be available...

Boston - Project Bread's 45th Walk for Hunger is scheduled for Sunday, May 5. The 20-mile route weaves through Boston, Brookline, Newton, Watertown, and...

Marlborough - Groundbreaking for Phase II of Boston Scientific Corporation's expansion program in Marlborough is scheduled to begin in April, Mayor Arthur Vigeant said in a communication to the City Council at its Feb. 11 meeting. This will fulfill the second phase of the city's existing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with the company that was adopted and agreed to in 2006, he said.

Northborough - The Board of Selectmen approved $70,000 in deficit spending to cover the costs of snow and ice removal required after the Feb. 8-9 blizzard at its Feb. 11 meeting. The post-storm cleanup cost the town approximately $72,000 in total, officials said.

Hudson - Richard J. "Dick" Snyder, 79, of Hudson, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, at Oakdale Rehab and Skilled...