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Doctor Doesn't Accept Obese Patients: What Do You Think?
Debate ensued late this summer after a Shrewsbury resident was turned away from a primary care doctor's office because she was obese. The woman told WCVB that Dr. Helen Carter told her she couldn't...
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Police Log: Stolen Log Splitter; Shopper Hit
Incidents, Sunday, Oct. 21 1:42 a.m.: Loud music complaint, Davis Ave. Homeowner spoken to. 1:48 a.m.: Caller reporting a possible DMV with a flat tire, Main Street. One in custody for OUI MI PC...
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PHOTO CONTEST: Show Us Your Pets in Costumes
Last week, we saw your pumpkin photos. This week, we are looking for your pets. In costumes. In the third Picture of the Week contest, we are inviting readers to upload the best photos they've taken...
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5 Things: Mother Son Read; Kids at JJ's
1. Did you know if you wear a costume apple picking at Tougas Family Farm, you get a free sugar pumpkin? It's true and says so on the Facebook page. For other Halloween events in the MetroWest region,...
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Police Log: Deer Struck on Church; Stolen Garbage
Incidents, Monday, Oct. 22 7:34 a.m.: Resident reporting money taken from vehicle, Washburn Street 9:07 a.m.: Detail officer reporting suspicious activity, Main Street 11:34 a.m.: Medical call on...
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Keeping the Cost of Energy Down
Submitted by National Grid It may not be too cold yet, but winter will be here before you know it along with shorter, colder days. That’s why now is a good time to start thinking about preparing your...
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Employees Shave Heads for Northborough Boy Battling Leukemia
When Christian Campero visits the Boston Lawnmower Company on Route 9, "it's always nice to see him," General Manager David Kennedy says. Last Monday afternoon, Campero, age 4-and-a-half, saw that...
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POLL: Will Warren or Brown Win?
Democrat Elizabeth Warren is up by five points over incumbent Republican Scott Brown in the latest WBUR/MassINC poll of the Massachusetts senate race. That's a near-total reversal of the WBUR poll...
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How Do You Handle the Halloween Candy Craze?
I was at a local wholesale club this weekend, and without thinking, threw two giant-sized bags of candy in my shopping cart. I pushed my cart down the aisle for a bit, then turned around and put the...
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Rep. Naughton Endorses Danielle Gregoire
Rep. Harold Naughton recently endorsed the candidacy of Danielle Gregoire, who is running for 4th Middlesex District. Rep. Naughton's endorsement letter: I have had the honor and privilege of...
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LETTER: Thank You from the Food Pantry
In recent months, the Northborough Food Pantry has seen a steady increase in the number of families utilizing the pantry. At the same time, we have experienced a large decrease in the amount of...
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5 Things: Red Cross Blood Drive; Karaoke Finals at the Celtic
1. Did you know if you wear a costume apple picking at Tougas Family Farm, you get a free sugar pumpkin? It's true and says so on the Facebook page. For other Halloween events in the MetroWest region,...
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Purse Robber Sentenced to Jail
Wednesday, Oct. 24Â Kevin Higgins, 38, of 16 Palmer Court, Clinton, was summonsed to court on a complaint from Westborough police on charges of larceny from a person, unarmed robbery and breaking and...
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Police Log: Family Altercation in a Parking Lot
Incidents, Tuesday, Oct. 23 9:59 a.m.: Medical call on Forbes Road 5:32 p.m.: Lift assist on Pleasant Street 9:30 p.m.: Party reporting past verbal altercation in lot, West Main Street Don't miss a...
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When is Halloween Trick-or-Treating
When a lot of us were growing up, trick-or-treating was always on Halloween, and always after-dark. But many communities now celebrate the holiday on different nights, depending on the weather, or the...
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Huff and Mann Talk Small Business in Northborough
They didn't plan it that way. But opposing forces campaigned on the same turf, as Gail Huff and Bruce Mann both talked to small business owners on Wednesday in Northborough. Spouses of Scott Brown and...
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Hurricane Sandy Likely to Come Ashore ... But Where?
Is your Halloween costume waterproof? "There is a consensus forming in weather forecast models that Hurricane Sandy is unlikely to go out to sea," according to The Washington Post. It gets worse. The...
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Most Inexpensive House in Town
According to AOL Real Estate, the most inexpensive house for sale right now in Northborough is a cape at 31 Ball St. With 3 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths, this house has been foreclosed upon and is...
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Schools Participate in 'Food Day'
Submitted by the office of Gov. Deval Patrick As part of a national effort to promote healthier dietary choices and fresh locally-grown foods, Governor Deval Patrick today joined students from Codman...
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5 Things: Shootout at the OK Corral; Tomahawks Home Game
1. Nighttime football is back, and the Tomahawks take on Holy Name on the home turf tonight at 7 p.m. 2. Last week, we saw your pumpkin photos. This week, we are looking for your pets. In costumes. In...
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