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Peaslee Among Surviving School Libraries
More and more cities and towns don't have school staffed libraries, or the libraries to begin with, anymore, according to a recent story by the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. But among schools that...
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Massachusetts Gun Violence Up Despite Tougher Laws on Firearms
Despite its relatively strong gun laws, Massachusetts has seen a rise in the number of firearm-related injuries over the past decade, according to the Boston Globe. In particular, murders involving...
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Police Log: Woman Finds Syringes in the Driveway
Incidents, Sunday, Feb. 3 1:17 p.m.: Shrewsbury PD requested to assist, Franklin Circle 1:46 p.m.: Resident reporting syringes left in her driveway, Crawford Street 2:25 p.m.: Medical call, West Main...
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WINNER: Winter Sports Photo Contest
All photos uploaded before 5 p.m. Monday were under consideration to be crowned the winner in our local youth winter sports photo contest. We could only choose one, however, as the winner of a $25...
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Will the GOP Field a Candidate in U.S. Senate Race?
With local Republicans still scrambling to find someone to run in the race for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by John Kerry’s appointment to Secretary of State, other contenders who have jumped into...
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Gas Prices Up 14 Cents in MA
The increase of crude oil resulted in an upward tick of 14 cents for gas prices in Massachusetts, according to AAA Southern New England. A Feb. 4 AAA survey of prices in the state found that...
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IHOP Offers Up Free Pancakes for National Pancake Day
In celebration of National Pancake Day on Tuesday, Feb. 5, IHOP is offering customers a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. In return for the free order this year, guests will be asked to consider...
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McGovern Speech: 'We Must End Hunger'
Congressman Jim McGovern, D-Worcester, delivered his first speech in a series on hunger, he posted on his Facebook wall on Tuesday, Feb. 5. "We are the most prosperous nation on Earth, but 50 million...
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Snow On the Way; Potential for Up to 15 Inches
The National Weather Service reports that there is a "chance of snow" every day from Wednesday, Feb. 5, through Friday, Feb. 7 in the area. According to Jim Arnold, weather specialist with the...
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PHOTO CONTEST: Show Us Your Favorite Local Businesses
In our next Picture of the Week contest, we want you to give a photogenic shout-out to the MetroWest and Worcester-area businesses you frequent. Whether it's a shot of that great meal you have at your...
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Snowfall Predictions Vary Largely for Friday Storm
The state and national news networks all agree on one thing, there is a storm coming to town for Friday and Saturday. What they don't agree on is how much snowfall you're going to see. As of 11 p.m....
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Biz News: La Ruche Salon, Nicky D's, Incorporates
The Worcester Business Journal reported that two Northborough businesses filed incorporation papers with the state's Secretary of State's office. La Ruche Salon and Spa Inc. is located at 10 Southwest...
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Police Log: Motel Guest Thinks Someone Tried to Use Her Key Card
Incidents, Monday, Feb. 4 8:51 a.m.: Medical call, West Main Street 9:33 a.m.: Officers removing plates from vehicle, Southwest Cutoff. MA PC 2XGD90 10:15 a.m.: Checking the area for an odor of smoke,...
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Legislative Priorities: More Money for Special Education
Restore the Circuit-Breaker funding. That's tops in Northborough's annual "State Legislative Issues" list for FY2014. In a letter sent to Gov. Deval Patrick and local legislative representatives and...
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Would You Miss Saturday Mail Delivery?
The U.S. Postal Service is reportedly announcing on Wednesday that it will stop Saturday first-class mail delivery by Aug. 1, reported CBS News. Mail personnel have delivered mail on Saturdays for 150...
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Building a Healthy Northborough Gets New Website
New initiative. New website. Good health. The Building a Healthy Northborough initiative began in 2008 as a collaboration between various officials from town, including the Health Agent Jamie Terry,...
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'Fasten Your Seatbelts,' This One is Looking Like a Blizzard
Jim Arnold, weather specialist with Shrewsbury Emergency Management, doesn't think he's used the words "fasten your seatbelts" in a weather update more than four times in the past 25 years. On...
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Mother and Daughter Team Recognized as Hannaford Health Heroes
Submitted by Hannaford A mother and daughter volunteer team with Cooking Matters Massachusetts have been selected by Hannaford Supermarkets as “Hannaford Health Heroes” for their dedication to teaching...
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Mass. Registry Gets New Website, Accepts Advertising
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Registry of Motor Vehicles Division announced that it has has transitioned to a new website making it the first motor vehicle administration in the nation...
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Lots and Land: Pieces of Earth for Sale in Northborough
The following is a list of plots and land presently for sale as listed on zillow.com Address: 219 Green St. NorthboroughSale Price: $219,900Additional Info:"Land is wooded and affords lots of privacy...
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