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Marlborough - She can be found impeccably dressed by 7 a.m. seven days a week, preparing to pick up bread, muffins and other food assortments from local Marlborough merchants. Once she has packed her car, she drops off donations to Roland's House - Marlborough-Hudson Homeless Shelter; the Marlborough Community Cupboard - Food Pantry; three senior living communities; and the Senior Center. Rain, ice or snow will not deter her efforts to ensure her Marlborough neighbors do not go hungry.

Shrewsbury - Jennifer Crosier of Shrewsbury was recently congratulated by Margaret Manchester, Ph.D., assistant professor of history and chair of the Department of History...

Hudson -? In early January, the Worcester County Superintendents" Association will host their Annual Scholars" Luncheon at Clark University to honor the area's best...

Westborough - This year, The Westborough Community Chorus has awarded music scholarships to 12 local middle and high school students at the annual Winter...

Berlin - Joseph A. Bari, 65, of Berlin, a former longtime resident of Hudson, died at his home, surrounded by his loving family and...

Northborough - Merle "Ray" Braman, 88, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 at home. Ray was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn "Kay"...

Shrewsbury - Lucille (Ballou) Flanders, 74, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She leaves her daughter, Cindy Flanders of Worcester;...

Westborough – Westborough officials issued this statement this morning: The 3rd quarter real estate bills have been sent and are due FEBRUARY 1, 2013. Some bills...

Marlborough ?The nonprofit Sweats for Vets recently announced that it exceeded its goal of obtaining Boston-based sports team sweatshirts. Not only did every homeless...

Elaine Quigley, Realtor, CBR, CRS, GRI, Prudential Prime Properties The holiday season can be an incredibly busy time of year. Families are traveling across town, state, and country to visit loved ones. Children are home from school, bringing with them vacation schedules. This can be a difficult time for many sellers. They must find a balance between family time, showings, and open houses. If you are finding this holiday season particularly problematic, then keep reading.

NGCC of Marlborough donates to gift drive Marlborough - Anderson L., Remi G., and Rhea P., students at Next Generation Children's Centers of Marlborough, are...

Northborough – The Northborough Police Department issued this statement this afternoon: The Northborough Police Department reminds you of winter season issues, addressed in the "Town...

Shrewsbury - Richard M. Zaido, 74, of Shrewsbury, passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Richard's wife...

Worcester/Shrewsbury - Viola M. Hull, 91, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in her daughter's home in Shrewsbury, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her...

Grafton - Donna J. (Prescott) DiLiddo, 65, of Grafton, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 in Rose Monahan Hospice Residence after an illness. She leaves her...

Shrewsbury - Joseph Bernard O"Malley, 96, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Clinton, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an...

Worcester - Beth Anne (Hughes) Russo, of Worcester, passed unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at University of Massachusetts Medical Center, with her husband Greg...