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Kindergartners celebrate going to school
Westborough - (back, l to r) Riley Hurtado, Kira Meehan and (front) Manasa Pamujula, each 5, listen to children's librarian Dorothy Hurley read...
Ski Ward to sell beer, wine this winter
Shrewsbury –Ski Ward will begin selling alcohol this winter in an attempt to increase its revenue as operating prices continue to rise due to the sluggish economy.
Classifieds, Sept. 2 edition
The classifieds for the Sept. 2 edition are here.
“Irene” is unwelcome visitor
Shrewsbury – Even though Irene was downgraded to a tropical storm from full-fledged hurricane status, her winds still packed plenty of punch as this...
Stop renting and buy while homes are most affordable
By Phoebe Chongchua
If you're currently renting and have dreamed of owning a home, now may be the perfect time. Trulia.com is reporting that during...
Fund-raisers set to help Westborough's Jim Gingras
Westborough - On June 29, life changed forever for 37-year-old Westborough resident Jim Gingras, when he was involved in a serious motorcycle accident in Worcester. Against the odds, Jim survived, but he was severely injured and is paralyzed from the waist down. He now faces months, if not years, of rehabilitation. Compounding this tragedy is the fact that Jim, a devoted father, will be handicapped when caring for his children, 12-year-old Avery and six-month-old Aiden.
Laura E. Breyfogle
Northborough/Manhattan - Laura E. Breyfogle died at her home in Manhattan Monday, Aug. 28, 2011, from complications of Type 1 diabetes and Addison's disease.
She...
Business briefs for week of Sept. 2
Academy of Dance Expressions welcomes new teachers
The Academy of Dance Expressions dance studio, located near Westborough Center, is excited to welcome two new teachers...
Northborough offers post- storm assistance to residents
Northborough - In response to the power still remaining out in some neighborhoods, Northborough officials have strategized plans to offer assistance to residents.
Showers...
Shrewsbury storm debris disposal information
Shrewsbury - To assist residents with the disposal of yard waste resulting from storm damage sustained from Tropical Storm Irene, a special curbside collection...
Thomas W. Powers, 79
Millbury - Thomas W. Powers, 79, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 in UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus.
Born Aug. 20, 1932 in Worcester, a...
Catherine M. Gillespie, 74
Marlborough - Catherine M. (DeFreitas) Gillespie, 74, formerly of Marlborough, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011.
Born in Brighton, she was the daughter of the late...
Marguerite R. Sarasin, 88
Shrewsbury - Marguerite R. (Savage) Sarasin, 88, formerly of Worcester, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, in Beaumont of Northborough. Her husband of 52 years,...
Karli A. McKenna, 22
Shrewsbury - Karli A. McKenna, 22, died Saturday, Aug. 27th, 2011.
She leaves her parents, Kevin J. and Jody A. (Harmon) McKenna; two brothers, Bryan...
Everett William Harrington, 88
Shrewsbury - Everett William Harrington, 88, of Shrewsbury and Boylston, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011 at the UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
He was born...
Shrewsbury Saheli to kick off fall session with book discussion
Shrewsbury – The first meeting of Shrewsbury Saheli group's fall session will be held Sunday Sept. 18, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., at Shrewsbury...
Storm debris disposal instructions for Marlborough residents
Marlborough – Private property owners are allowed to drop-off tree debris associated with the Hurricane Irene storm event as specified below:
The City of Marlborough,...
American Lung Association 2012 Race Up Boston Place Stairclimb
Boston - The American Lung Association wants you step up and fight for air at the 7th annual Race Up Boston Place stairclimb event...
Westborough Historical Society presents Civil War Living History Day
Westborough - Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit a Civil War encampment and enter the daily life of a Union...
Shrewsbury Parks & Rec online fall registration begins Sept. 8
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation fall 2011 registration opens online Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 a.m. Shrewsbury residents should log into their household...