Students' Video Removed Due to Copyright Claim
Now after more than 30,000 views, the Algonquin lip dub video that three students made for a marketing project has been yanked from YouTube. Giles Ober, who created the video with fellow seniors Nic...
View ArticleShould Cardinal O’Malley Become Pope?
With the papal conclave to choose the next Pope beginning Tuesday, speculation has grown over the past weeks that one of Boston’s own could become the Catholic Church’s new leader. Cardinal Séan...
View ArticleDrug Sniffing Dogs Search Algonquin
The following information was submitted by Northborough Police Chief Mark Leahy On Thursday morning, March 14, members of the Northborough Police Department, assisted by members of the Massachusetts...
View ArticleNorthborough Student Spends Spring Break Volunteering
Submitted by readMedia for James Madison University Anthony Lorenzi of Northborough spent spring break serving others as part of James Madison University's Alternative Spring Break program. Lorenzi, a...
View ArticleFlood Watch Issued for Area
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for portions of Central Massachusetts, including Northborough, Grafton and Shrewsbury. The flood watch is issued from Tuesday afternoon through...
View ArticleObits: 31 Year Police Veteran, Jet Engine Seller and Well-Known Democrat
Marlborough— Thomas J. Hill IV, 75, a long term resident of Marlboro, MA passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. At RCA he began what would be more than...
View ArticleLegislators Hear the Town's Priorities for FY2014
When Board Chairman William Pantazis thanked Northborough's legislators for visiting its meeting on Monday, he added that he appreciated having the chance for the town to "put them on the grill." And...
View ArticleCop Stats: How Many 'Annoying Calls' Are There?
There is a category included on incident types reported by the police department that is referred to as "annoying calls." That seemed rather ambiguous. Annoying calls in some households could apply to...
View ArticleWhen Will the Motel 6 Murder Case Go to Trial?
In August, two suspects pled not guilty to murder charges stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred at Motel 6 in Northborough. James Howze, 20, and Lara Cori, 22, both of 37 Harvard St.,...
View ArticleWINNER: 'Show Us What Makes You Smile' Photo Contest
Since we launched our "Show us What Makes You Smile" photo contest last Wednesday, readers have been busy uploading, giving us more than 60 shots of the people, places and things that make them grin....
View ArticleAlgonquin's Ben Rutan Competes in Poetry State Finals
Winning the local competition, and the semi-finals in Springfield, Algonquin Regional High School student Ben Rutan headed to the Old South Meeting House in Boston, where he competed in the Poetry Out...
View ArticleGet Your Green On: Your St. Patrick's Day Guide to Fun and Food
Please note: this article will be updated throughout the week with any St. Patrick's Day related events or activities. Bookmark the page and check it often. If you have suggestions, email...
View ArticleWatch Out for These Small Business Scams
Information submitted by the Better Business Bureau Consumers aren’t the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Often,...
View ArticlePHOTO CONTEST: St. Patrick's Day/Irish Pride
It's one of the best times of the year for those with Irish heritage. In our photo contest this week, we want to see photos that illustrate St. Patrick's Day or Irish pride. Did you go to a St. Paddy's...
View ArticleGOP Senate Candidates Discuss Economy, Social Security, Immigration at...
The quest to become the "Washington outsider" representing the Republican Party in this year's Massachusetts special senate election was underway at Stonehill College Tuesday night when GOP candidates...
View ArticleNorthborough Joins New Veterans District
Northborough voted to formally join and share resources for veterans by forming a regional Veterans District. Westborough recently voted to join the district, which will officially go into effect on...
View ArticleHow Does Your Tax Bill Compare?
If your tax bill seemed too hefty this year, it may make you feel better to look at the average bill for other towns. According to a spreadsheet based on information published by the state Division of...
View ArticleA&B Arrests; Shoplifting; Neighbor Dispute
Incidents, Sunday, March 10 8:22 a.m.: Female party in lobby reporting past physical domestic, Shady Lane Ave. 11:25 a.m.: Child found walking in parking lot, Church Street. Lives in building, parent...
View ArticleChief Leahy Comments on Upcoming School Drug Search
On Thursday, the Northborough Police Department, in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police, conducts a dog-sniffing drug search of Algonquin Regional High School. It cannot be said that the...
View ArticleCub Scouts: The Pinewood Derby in Their Own Words
Northborough Cub Scouts from Pack 25 held their Pinewood Derby race at the Solomon Pond Mall on Saturday, March 2. The fourth graders in Webelos I Den 6 wrote the following article to describe their...
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