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Richer School ‘Coffee Cubs’ deliver hot drinks and smiles
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Coffee is a universal beverage that is consumed by many throughout the day. According to special education teacher...
NJWC sends over 1,000 ‘Valentines for Veterans’
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough - The Northboro Junior Woman's Club (NJWC) has been sending Valentine’s Day cards to veterans for the past 10...
Friends establish fundraiser for Northborough grandmother in need
Northborough – A Go Fund Me page, “Be an Angel for an Angel,” has been started for a lifelong Northborough resident who is in...
Clothing donation provides more than one kind of warmth
By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer
Northborough – Throughout the year, Trinity Church of Northborough members volunteer at the church’s Count Your Blessings Thrift Shop. They...
Kits for Kids gives back to children in need
By MaryCatherine Karcich, Contributing Writer
Marlborough – What began as a homegrown charity has blossomed into a nonprofit aimed to give children comfort in an...
Kids and grown-ups help Northborough Education Foundation
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Northborough – Kids and grown-ups wore their fancy attire Feb. 10 when they attended the second annual Gala Jr....
New Cookbook Book Club and ‘CAN Your Fines’ at Westborough Library
Westborough – The Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St., will hold the first meeting of its new Cookbook Book Club Tuesday, Feb. 27,...
Westborough students hope to spread passion for community service
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Westborough- Abigail McLucas and Elizabeth Hopkinson, both students at Westborough High School, are on a mission to empower students of...
Northborough seniors prepare for Valentine’s Day
By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer
Northborough - Northborough seniors were treated to a morning of crafts Feb. 5 at the Northborough Senior Center. Over a...
Northborough couple share love of skiing with others
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough – Fred and Barbara Kohout are no strangers to a ski slope. They have enjoyed the winter sport for...
Fly fishing hobbyist to share passion at free event
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Marlborough/Sudbury – Armand Courchaine of Marlborough discovered a love for fishing and the art of fly tying as a...
Sweats for Vets exceeds goal, adds new locations
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Marlborough – Sweats for Vets began in 2011 to give Boston sports team sweatshirts as holiday gifts to about...
Marlborough resident ‘Happy to Help’ families affected by cancer
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - In 2004, Marlborough resident Pete Binkewicz was training to run the Boston Marathon to “check the box” and...
Westborough Senior Center receives donation of Alzheimer’s information basket
Westborough – Recently two members of the Alzheimer’s Partnership of Metro West, Diane Tonelli, OTR/L, MSA CDP CADDCT and Doug Peck, CSA CDP, presented...
Kickball tourney to benefit girl with stage 4 neuroblastoma
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Hudson/Marlborough – Organizers of the 17th annual Snowflake Festival Charity Kickball Tournament are currently seeking base sponsors, raffle prizes,...
South Grafton Parent-Teacher Organization receives Community Spirit Grant
Grafton – Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has announced that the South Grafton Parent-Teacher Organization was awarded $500 from the Foundation’s Community Spirit 9/11...
Methodist minister to offer ashes for Lent on Hudson’s Main Street
Hudson - On Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 12-1 p.m., Rev. Rosanne Roberts, of the First United Methodist Church, will be standing outside near Avidia...
Westborough veterans to be honored at Town Hall
Submitted by the Westborough Veterans Advisory Board
Westborough – Two local veterans will be honored on Tuesday, Feb. 6 by the Westborough Veterans Advisory Board...
Shrewsbury Cultural Council announces grants for 2018
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Cultural Council has announced the award of 22 grants, totaling $7800, to help support a variety of cultural programs to...
Children’s chorus receives rave reviews as part of the Christmas concert
Northborough - The Northboro Area Community Chorus’ (NACC) annual Christmas Concert was fortunate to have members of St. Marys’ Parish Children’s Choir as part...