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Holden officer, Leominster responders honored for saving lives
A Holden police officer, Leominster firefighter, two area state troopers and a good Samaritan from Pawtucket, R.I., were among those honored by the Massachusetts State Police at the Statehouse Friday for heroic lifesaving actions.
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Walmart announces completion of 8 solar arrays at Mass. stores
Walmart , the giant retail chain, held a ceremony earlier this week to mark the installation of a new solar array system at its Walpole store.
Friday May 17 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Baseball: Oxford ends long drought vs. No. 2 Northbridge
Algonquin's Maggie Wright, right, tries to move past the defensive pressure of Shrewsbury's Nicole Chittim during the Tomahawks' one-goal win.
Apple Tree Arts stages a oePeter Pan and Wendya May 17 in Grafton
Apple Tree Arts stages "Peter Pan and Wendy" at 7 p.m. May 17 at the Grafton Middle School, 22 Providence Road.
Alternatives' Valley Friendship Tour fundraiser slated June 1 in Northbridge
The Valley Friendship Tour, Alternatives' signature fundraiser, will be held at 9 a.m. June 1 at Alternatives' Whitin Mill, 50 Douglas Road.
Northbridge voters pass budget with 2.5% increase
Town meeting voters Tuesday night passed a $38.1 million budget for fiscal 2014.
James "Jim" M. Mellor, 72, formerly of Heritage Park died Sat. May 4, 2013 at the Ichabod-Washburn Hospice House in Worcester after an illness.
3-car accident in Shrewsbury this morning
Three people were taken to area hospitals this morning following a three-car accident on Route 20.
3-alarm fire displaces 12 families in Northbridge
A three-alarm fire in two three-story apartment buildings displaced 12 families, closed roads and sent smoke throughout the Rockdale neighborhood this afternoon.
Firefighters from Northbridge and several other communities are battling a large blaze on Church Avenue in the Rockdale neighborhood this afternoon.
Cat loses leg from shotgun blast in Northbridge
On April 18, 2013 an orange tabby cat was found severely injured from a gunshot wound in Northbridge, MA.
Valley Tech students capture 27 state championship medals
Students from across the Commonwealth competed against the "best of the best" at the SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Leadership and Skills Conference recently held at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School.
Benefactor torn over cat's fate
James Knott Sr. has become attached to the three-legged cat he has named Tiger and is nursing back to health.
Northbridge voters to act on $38.1M budget
Voters will act on a $38.1 million budget for fiscal 2014, as well as other repair projects and a moratorium on medical marijuana treatment centers on the 24-article town meeting warrant next week.
Cat lover seeks help in finding shooter
James Knott Sr. has taken in Tiger, who was shot and had to have its leg amputated.
Water mains, hydrants being cleaned in Northbridge
The Whitinsville Water Company began flushing water mains and hydrants the week of April 22.
Northbridge history program Monday
Local historian Jack Crawford will present "Castle Hill Farm - Past, Present & Future" at 7 p.m. Monday in the Library Media Center at the Whitinsville Christian School, 279 Linwood Ave.
Every girl a prom queen in No Girl Left Behind
Armed with a helpful disposition and a strong desire to empower the upcoming generation of women, Kimberly Gingras' Glitter Squad has seen more than a hundred girls trot off to their high school proms looking like a million bucks.
Police Log: Man Causing Disturbance at Milford District Court
Monday, April 22 3:39 p.m.: A caller reported a large amount of jewelry had been turned in to Nathan's Jewelers .
Douglas Torres, 29, of 55 Ellsworth St., Worcester, charged with aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon , found not guilty; assault with a dangerous weapon, amended from assault with intent to murder, nol prossed.