If You Don't Stumble Upon Whale Vomit, You Could Sell Your Japanese Foghorn
Recently, on an English coastline, a man who was walking his dog made a valuable discovery. No metal detector needed for this one. In this case, it was a pile of whale vomit, according to this story...
View ArticleObits: Newspaper Publisher, Holy Cross Alumnus and School Teacher
Shrewsbury— Mary T. Donovan of Framingham, formerly of Shrewsbury and Norwood, died Friday afternoon, January 25, on the eve of her 89th birthday. A longtime editor and publisher of the Shrewsbury...
View ArticleThe Super Bowl: It's All About the Snacks and the Squares
On Feb. 3, Super Bowl Sunday XLVII will commence. Some people look forward to the game, the funny commercials and the halftime show (Destiny’s Child reunion!). But others are solely there for the...
View ArticlePolice Log: Two Men Arrested for Shoplifting; Ex-Boyfriend Harasses Through...
Incidents, Wednesday, Jan. 30 9:30 a.m.: Report of a two car MVA, no injuries reported, Belmont Street. MA PCs 813JH7, 825JT5. 9:53 a.m.: Report of a single car off the roadway, no injuries reported,...
View ArticleCome on In: Open Houses This Weekend
Click on the pictures for information on the property and open house times and dates. Compiled by Northborough Patch courtesy of newenglandmoves.com. Are you a local realtor or resident who's trying to...
View ArticleScott Brown Will Not Run for U.S. Senate
Scott Brown ended speculation Friday afternoon as to whether he would run for U.S. Senate, announcing that he is not entering the race for the seat left vacant by John Kerry’s confirmation to the post...
View ArticleTube for School
Even if you didn't sign up for the big tubing extravaganza at the Ski Ward in Shrewsbury on Saturday, Feb. 2, it's not too late to join in the fun. Go tubing from 6-8 p.m. for $22, payable to Peaslee...
View ArticleWPI Names Five Northborough Students to Its Dean's List
Submitted by readMedia for WPI The following Northborough residents were among 1,337 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Cheerleading Controversy: Isolated Incident or Larger Issue?
The story of a Baltimore Ravens cheerleader who said she was disciplined for weight gain—and believes this is a reason she was left behind from the Super Bowl—has been making headlines across the...
View ArticleWanted: Male (Not Female) Cop to Assist Damsel
I'm guessing I know where this woman falls in the "women serving in combat" debate... A woman called Milford police to report her car would not start outside of Kohl's. A dispatcher told her several...
View ArticlePolice Log: Road Rage; Stolen Formula and Ladders; Driving on Drugs; Neighbor...
Incidents, Thursday, Jan. 31 2:22 a.m.: RP states ex-boyfriend is bothering her through text, Whitney Street 3:50 a.m.: Medical call on West Street 10:06 a.m.: Possible past breaking and entering,...
View ArticleUpload Your Winter Sports Photos; You Could Win a Prize
If you haven't entered our latest photo contest yet, it's not too late. This week's theme is winter sports photos of local athletes. The deadline to upload photos in the contest is 5 p.m. tomorrow...
View ArticleHave You Seen This Fugitive?
Have you seen this person? Each week, Patch features a different outstanding criminal case from a local police department. All information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. Robbery - Case No. 110131...
View ArticleClassic Books to Share with Children for Valentine's Day
“Where’s Pa Going with that Axe?” The Enduring Quality of Children’s Classics By Anita Silvey Courtesy of James Patterson's Read Kiddo Read Foundation The opening line of E. B. White’s Charlotte’s...
View ArticlePolice Log: Warrant Sought for Physical Domestic Incident
Incidents, Saturday, Feb. 2 8:06 a.m.: Assist FD with oven fire at residence on Brewer Street. Report for elder services to follow. 12:08 p.m.: Assist ambulance with medical call on Stirrup Brook Lane...
View ArticleTown Admin's Eval: High Marks and High Praise
"I'm running out of adjectives," said Selectman Leslie Rutan. "We're proud of you and we're pleased that you're here." Rutan's comments echoed those of others as the Board of Selectmen publicly...
View ArticlePrincipal Notes: Music Honors; Mock Jobs; Visit to the Courthouse
Information courtesy of Algonquin Regional High School Principal Tom Mead Tri-M welcomed 30 new ARHS students: On Jan. 8, the Algonquin chapter of the TRI-M Music Honor Society inducted 30 new members...
View ArticleNorthborough Residents Named to UMass Dartmouth's Dean's List
Submitted by readMedia for UMass Dartmouth George Foster and Yash Patel, both from Northborough, have been named to the Fall 2012 Dean's List at UMass Dartmouth in recognition of earning a semester...
View ArticleObits: Navy Veteran, Football Champion and Nurses' Aide
Marlborough— Katherine "Kay"A. (Lane) Brooks, 86, of Marlborough, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 surrounded by members of her loving family after a period of failing health. After...
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