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SOUND OFF: How Have Salmonella, Listeria Outbreaks Affected Your Habits?
In recent weeks, manufacturers have rushed to issue recalls on peanut butter and salad, foods that are staples in many pantries and kitchens. On Friday, a limited recall of peanut butter at Trader...
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Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During the Next...
If last Wednesday’s presidential debate left you with more questions than answers, here’s your chance for the presidential candidates to address the issues that most matter to you. The next...
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UPDATED: Northborough Hiker Found Safe, Possibly Has Hypothermia
Update, Wednesday, 6:30 a.m.: Fox 25 reporting that Kyle Pember has been found safe in Taconic State Park in the town of Copake. State police said he was found on the New York side of Mt Washington by...
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PHOTO CONTEST: Show Us Your Foliage Pics
There is arguably no better time to live in New England than when foliage is at its peak. We're just about there: so get out your cameras. In our inaugural Picture of the Week contest, we are inviting...
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5 Things: Public Hearing for 39 W. Main St. Demolition
1.The Graphic Novel Book Club meets at 6 p.m. at the Northborough Free Library. 2. Time is almost up to make sure you are registered to vote. It's important, always, to vote, but this year is...
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Senate Candidates Jamie Eldridge & Dean Cavaretta to Debate in October
Patch and ActonTV announce the joint sponsorship of a live debate between incumbent Massachusetts state Sen. Jamie Eldridge and challenger Dean Cavaretta scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at...
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Police Log: Illegal Dumping on Whitney Street
Incidents, Monday, Sept. 8 12:56 a.m.: Caller from Vanessa Dr complaining of loud music, Hudson Street. Party spoken to and agreed to turn it down for the night. 1:38 p.m.: Report of a minor 2 car...
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What Should Go Here?
Presently a center for language learning called Global Connect Forum, this building at 349 West Main St. is currently up for lease, or sale. Listed as "sold" on the Orlov Company's website, a...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: President of Northborough Baseball Speaks Out
Submitted by Jim Forbush, president, Northboro Baseball and Softball Association, NorthboroughI am not one to take my issues public but I need to defend the great work that is being done at Northboro...
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YOWZA! Owners Frustrated With Delays, but Opening Expected This Week
The plan was to open at least before summer ended. In an ideal world, that's when a frozen yogurt business would love to be in .... business. But after "typical build-out obstacles," YOWZA Yogurt...
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Breast Cancer Support Groups Nearby
One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight...
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Popular Cereal Recalled Because of Metal Mesh Fragments
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has initiated a voluntary recall of Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite Size Original and Mini-Wheats Unfrosted Bite Size because of possible metal mesh fragments from a...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It's a New Day for Baseball
Letter written and submitted by Mike Hodge and Paul Blanchard, Northborough Mr. Furlong’s facts are distorted. He was not at the meeting. We were and would like to clarify his opinion of what...
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LETTER: Sean Durkin Jr., 'Questioning the Direction of Northborough Ball'
Written and submitted by Sean Durkin Jr., Northborough Anyone who knows my father, Sean Durkin, knows that on practically any givenafternoon, he can be found at Northborough’s Memorial Field. This has...
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What Time is the Vice Presidential Debate?
The first vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan is set for 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining...
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Cultural Council Awards Nearly $8 Million in Grants
Submitted by the office of Harriette L. Chandler Sen. Harriette L. Chandler (D-Worcester) announced that grants totaling nearly$8 million have been awarded to cultural organizations, local cultural...
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Who Won Debate—Warren or Brown?
Sen. Scott Brown and challenger Elizabeth Warren met for their third debate on Wednesday night in Springfield, moderated by Jim Madigan. Possibly Brown's biggest moment of the debate was when he...
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Wrangler Takes 'The California Mission Ride'
Troy van Gorder recently returned from California, where he spent nearly two months working on a documentary that sent a team of riders and filmmakers on horses 600 miles, from Sonoma, CA, to the...
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5 Things: Photo Contest; Froyo; Apple Picking
1. Local lens: In our inaugural Picture of the Week contest, we are inviting readers to upload the best photos they've taken of fall foliage. The contest, which started yesterday and continues through...
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POLL: Should Grocery Stores Alert You to Recalls?
Food gets recalled on a fairly regular basis, but when the threat reaches a critical level some grocery stores have taken steps to get the word out to their customers. After yesterday’s recall of...
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