Obits: School Secretary, Business Owner and Veteran
Marlborough— Lucy (Scontsas) O'Connor, 79, died Monday afternoon on Feb. 25surrounded by her family and friends after a long period of failing health. O'Connor was employed as a secretary for the city...
View ArticleSequestration Budget Cuts Data: Which MA Counties Have the Most Federal...
The numbers here show the federal employees in Massachusetts by county in 2012, according to the latest figures from Eye on Washington, a DC-based lobbying firm that tracks federal employment. It...
View ArticleCops: Man Pulled Knife on Senior Citizen in Fit of Road Rage
A Millbury man faces assault charges after allegedly brandishing a knife on a North Grafton man during a road rage incident Monday on Route 20 near Shops Way in Northborough. Donald Russell, 4 Elm Ct.,...
View ArticleWho Scoops the Dog Poo?
After posting the bylaws on shoveling snow recently, readers (some who have mentioned having an "issue" on the subject) asked us, "Who's supposed to scoop the dog poop?" Simply put, bring a bag, or get...
View ArticleWoman Arrested in Connection with Northborough, Boylston Housebreaks
A search warrant conducted by Boylston and Northborough police departments has led to the arrest of a Worcester woman for break-ins that occurred in both towns. Colleen Stowe, 41, 11 Varney St.,...
View ArticleNicholas Henn Named To Dean's List At Loyola University Maryland
Submitted by readMedia for Loyola University Nicholas Henn, a member of the class of 2016 from Northborough, has been named to the fall 2012 Dean's List at Loyola University Maryland. In order to...
View ArticleSocial Security Number Identity Theft; Two-Car Crash on Crawford
Incidents, Wednesday, Feb. 27 2:37 a.m.: Medical call, Main Street 4:04 a.m.: Assist FD with CO detector issue, Juniper Brook Road 12:09 p.m.: Medical call, Main Street 1:28 p.m.: Two car accident, no...
View ArticleState Health Secretary Addresses Area Chamber of Commerce
State Health and Human Services Secretary John Polanowicz says the 15 agencies he oversees are working toward better communication with the public – and each other. Polanowicz was responding to a...
View ArticleMcDonald's Sales Down: Are You Part of the Reason?
The fast food industry's competitiveness level is at an all-time high, with McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's, the three largest chains, experimenting with menu changes to try to appeal to the...
View ArticleBusiness Sign is Stolen; Sick Fox in the Area
Incidents, Thursday, Feb. 28 8:53 a.m.: Request for wellbeing check on male party, Park Street. Unable to locate. 2:45 p.m.: Report of possible sick fox in area, Brewer Street. Fox took off back into...
View ArticleWoman Thanks Balloons All Over for Compassion After Child's Death
Last year, Aimee Bachman lost her baby. Through her grief, she never expected that a local balloon business would be such a source of support, and compassion. But it was. Bachman wanted balloons...
View ArticleWoman Gets Herself Arrested After Calling Cops; Caffeine-Seekers Busted
Now, that's ironic. A Sherborn woman was at a Medfield restaurant when she called the cops to notify them there were three people she thought were standing outside of the restaurant waiting for her....
View ArticleARHS Boys B-Ball Head to Semifinals
The boys fell behind, but came back to beat Fitchburg in the varsity basketball quarter-finals on Thursday, reported the Northborough Daily Voice. Beating Fitchburg 61-59, Algonquin heads to the...
View ArticleUnions May Be Key to U.S. Senate Race
It was another busy week in the race for U.S. Senate last week as we start counting down the weeks to the April 30 Primary.As of Wednesday, two Democrats and three Republicans filed the required number...
View ArticleHave You Seen This Break-In Suspect?
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. Theft - Case No. 110052...
View ArticleSick Fox on Howard; Suspicious Online Activity
Incidents, Friday, March 1 8:17 a.m.: Medical call, Sunset Drive 11:12 a.m.: Sick fox in area, Howard Street. Animal ran into woods. ACO contacted. 12:36 p.m.: Assists the FD with CO detector...
View ArticleUpload Your School Pride Photos; You Could Win a Prize
If you haven't entered our "school pride" photo contest yet, it's not too late. The deadline to upload photos in the contest is 5 p.m. Monday, March 4. The winner gets a $25 gift card to a local...
View ArticleKelley Scholl Graduates from the University of Delaware
Submitted by readMedia for University of Delaware Kelley Scholl from Northborough was among the newest members of the University of Delaware's Class of 2012, celebrated during winter commencement...
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