Algonquin Wrestlers Compete in First Tournament of the Season
On Saturday, the Algonquin wrestling team competed in its first tournament of the season at KP Walpole Regional High School. Algonquin placed sixth out of 11 teams in the tournament. Several of the...
View Article12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims
Huge names in music are lending their talents to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at the “12-12-12” concert on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Every penny made from ticket sales will go directly to Sandy victims...
View ArticleSparks from Tire Lead to OUI Arrest
Monday, Dec. 10 Robin A. Dillon, 23, of 11 Norton Way, Shrewsbury, was arrested by Westborough police and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, a marked lanes violation and a tire...
View ArticleAssabet Honor Roll
The term 1 honor roll for Assabet is listed below. Berlin Ferrecchia, GiannaMonteiro, JasonBates, JustinCurtis, KaylaPacific, HannaRoss, TaylorWeagle, JoshuaZwicker, Nicole Boylston Walsh,...
View ArticleObits: WWII Okinawa Vet., Advocate and Newspaper Reporter
Westborough — Barbara M. Kimball, 96, of Westborough died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 7 in the presence of her children, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Mrs. Kimball was a...
View ArticlePolice Log: Early Morning OUI Arrest; Crash on Southwest Cutoff
Incidents, Sunday, Dec. 9 3:15 a.m.: 755tk4/MA, Operator in custody, Main Street. McFee/Newton requested for tow. 9:03 a.m.: Motorist reporting a large amount of smoke coming from a chimney, Lincoln...
View ArticleWill We See a White Christmas?
According to STORMFAX, historically there is a 60 percent chance of one inch of snow on Christmas morning, a 27 percent chance of 5 inches and a 10 percent chance of 10 inches. OK, but is it going...
View ArticleWoman Drives Onto Railroad Tracks, Mistaking it for a Street
A woman got stuck on the railroad tracks near Northborough center, thinking it was a street, during rush hour traffic on Monday. At 4:45 p.m., Northborough police responded to a report of a car stuck...
View ArticleWINNER: Dog Photo Contest
Readers uploaded more than 230 photos of their K9 companions to our photo contest this week. Every week, it is so difficult to pick just one winner! But that's all we could pick. After looking through...
View ArticleState Fines Utilities Millions for 2011 Storm Responses
The state on Tuesday ordered a total of $24.8 million in penalties to utility companies for their response to storms in 2011. Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rick Sullivan...
View ArticleShould MA Keep Jobs For Toll Collectors?
Though users of the EZPass service never have to stop for a toll collector on the Mass Pike now, in just over two years, no one will have to. Gov. Deval Patrick said today that all toll collectors will...
View ArticleAmazon.com Will Collect State Sales Tax in 2013
Checking out at Amazon.com will be a little pricier starting next November. Gov. Deval Patrick's office announced the deal Tuesday, stating the company would be adding jobs to Massachusetts in the next...
View ArticleDamaged 'Obama as Hitler' Display Could Lead to Charges
Carl Lund said, "It was just wrong." Lund, a local businessman who grew up in Northborough and now lives in Shrewsbury, may face charges for kicking over and damaging an anti-Obama display set up last...
View ArticlePHOTO CONTEST: Show Us Santa!
Santa has had a busy schedule in the MetroWest area this month. (See our map for all the places he has been or will be.) In our photo contest this week, we want to see your photos with or of Santa. So,...
View ArticlePolice Log: B&E on Crawford; ID Theft
Incidents, Monday, Dec. 10 12:48 a.m.: Medical call on Rutland Road 9:58 a.m.: Medical call on West Main Street 10:04 a.m.: Possible ID theft on South Street 10:57 a.m.: Past B&E on Crawford Street...
View ArticleArea Gas Prices Continue To Tumble
As the Christmas travel season approaches, drivers are on the receiving end of some good news relative to gas prices. According to AAA Southern New England, the average price for a gallon of regular...
View ArticleSo What Was That 'Convoy' That Went Trucking Through Town?
A number of readers have messaged and Tweeted us, asking, "NorthboroPatch what was that giant convoy through downtown all about just now? 30+ cruisers blocking traffic, tractor trailers, etc." Checking...
View ArticleHow Do You Balance Greed and Gifts?
For those children who celebrate, Christmas' biggest connotation can be a pile of gifts under the tree. With this in mind, a panel of staff contributors at The Chicago Tribune tackled the question of...
View Article'Lassie' Looking Dog Found Wandering in Town
On Wednesday, around 2:30 p.m., resident Margaret Szulga found a "lassie" type dog (we're guessing a collie) wandering in the Northgate area of Northborough. This dog had a collar, but no tags. A...
View ArticleMost Popular Baby Names of 2012
In 2012, the most popular names for girls all ended in -a, according to parenting website BabyCenter.com. The popular girls' names in 2012: Sophia, Emma, Olivia, Isabella and Ava. For boys, names...
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