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Never doubt for a moment that the Democrats will close ranks when a presidential election is in the foreseeable future.

Some 370 Asian Longhorned Beetle traps are being strategically placed in the lower canopy of selected trees around Westborough, Shrewsbury, Northborough, Marlborough, Sterling, West Boylston and Clinton, state Department of Conservation and Recreation spokesman Julie Coop said.

He is survived by his former wife and friend, Vincenza "Enza" Mattiace of Worcester; their children, a son, John Peter Mattiace and his fiance, Helen McNamara of Manchester, N.H.; a daughter, Rita McConville and her fiance, William Lyman of Warwick; three grandchildren, Andrew J. Mattiace, Christina Marie Mattiace and Peter J. McConville; a great ... (more)

Eight members of Brownie Troop 7 were honored at the annual fly-up at the Broad Brook School Tuesday that marked their advancement to junior girl scouts.

State Rep. Harold Naughton's son Eamon knew exactly what he liked best about the third annual Lancaster Nashua River Festival, put on by the Lancaster Friends of the Nashua River Saturday.

With just over a week until the special election in Massachusetts for U.S. Senate, the candidates are taking markedly different approaches to reaching out to voters.

She is survived by her grandchildren and their spouses, James Casasanto and Diane of Shirley, William Casasanto of New Hampshire, Michael Casasanto and Janet of Hudson, Cheryl Lima and Jorge of Brazil, Peter Casasanto and Kim, Angela Casasanto and companion Neil Starr, Elisa Mojica and Carmelo, Lois Pellerin and Brian, Joseph Casasanto and Debbie, ... (more)

Although kayak rides on the river had to be cancelled due to overflowing conditions, The Lancaster Nashua River Festival was held under sunny skies, with a pond substituting as a kayak venue.

Candidates for several contested spots in the June 25 town election touted their qualifications and Clinton roots as they participated in Wednesday night's candidate forum, giving voters a chance to get to know those seeking office.

RESCHEDULED RAUSCHER FARM SPRING FLING: on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clean up Rauscher Farm and Clamshell Road for summer events on the farm.

Alan D. Solomont, U.S. ambassador to Spain and Andorra, social activist and entrepreneur, will become the Pierre and Pamela Omidyar Dean of Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service effective January 2, 2014.

Parking/access : Public lot and on-street parking nearby Prices : Moderate - dinners $9.99-$19.99 Credit cards : Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express Pluses : Clean, old-fashioned beer hall atmosphere, well-prepared and hearty main dishes, delightful shrimp scampi Minuses : Tough to fill vegetarian and gluten-free needs; not a dessert ... (more)

Betty A. Veo, 67, of Hudson, died Monday, June 10, 2013, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family.

With former Gov. Paul Cellucci's death earlier this week, the nation lost someone who was part of a political generation where public service was the primary motivation.

Francis X. "Fran" Elworthy, 63, of Clinton, formerly of Shrewsbury, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 in Oakdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

The genuine affection poured out from Democrats since Argeo Paul Cellucci's death, and the sincere expressions of empathy during his long illness, strike at the unique role the former governor plays in the state's political history.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Paul Cellucci -- who later served as U.S. ambassador to Canada -- died Saturday after battling ALS, the University of Massachusetts Medical School said.

The state's highest court has affirmed the convictions of two Clinton men found guilty of setting a series of fires in 2007, including one that destroyed the so-called 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' house in Sterling and another that heavily damaged a hay-filled barn in Holden.

Sarah K. Williams , 40, of 294 Oak St., Clinton, marked lanes violation, responsible, filed; unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, not responsible; unregistered motor vehicle, not responsible; operating under the influence of liquor, second offense, guilty, probation until April 24, 2015, 14-day inpatient program, two-year loss of license, three ... (more)

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