Mendon News

I don't think that's right. I live with my 92-year-old father, and he likes . We would probably stay with it and pay the tax.

And while we love our tradition of local rule in this state, along with our charming old ways the taxpayers are also maintaining 351 police chiefs, 351 fire chiefs, 351 public works commissioners and health directors and veterans' agents - or something close to it.

The move toward regional 911 services is being buoyed by an infusion of millions of dollars in state grants and incentives to pay for studies, construction and equipment to communities that centralize their emergency communications.

Imperial Chrysler dealership general/sales manager Joe Simon received the United Parcel Service letter first thing Thursday morning.

Mendon Man seriously injured when car hits tree MENDON - A 19-year-old local man was seriously injured when his 1995 Honda Accord struck a tree on Hopedale Street early yesterday morning.

Mayors around the Commonwealth got a look at the new House budget, and their conclusion is unanimous: fiscal crisis sucks.

Kim Pagan, 44, of Holyoke, was sentenced to two concurrent terms of 5 to 7 years in Walpole State Prison after pleading guilty to armed assault with intent to rob and armed robbery .

Reshey Chambers, 23, of 44 Barkley St., Worcester, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in the House of Correction, with 18 months to be served, after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

Paul Surapine, seen working with area youths recently, hopes fans of his professional orchestra turn out for Saturday's show.

Cummings School technician Maggie Underwood feeds Molly the giraffe. Video Molly the giraffe on "TODAY" Molly, the newborn giraffe currently being cared for by Tufts' veterinary school, has made headlines ...

Mauzy the giraffe isn't likely in the running for any Mother of the Year awards.

A baby giraffe born in Massachusetts is being nursed with cow's milk after its mother could not produce milk of her own.

Two men accused of breaking into a Millville Road gas station yesterday, then calling police to ask about their getaway car driver's arrest, were arraigned today on multiple breaking and entering charges.

Mendon has asked Uxbridge to consider selling its drinking water. The request, which came to Uxbridge selectmen Jan.

Milford Humane Society is open for adoptions at 289 West St., on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Some Milford Humane cats are also available for adoption at the PetsMart store ...

David Breen David Breen, aka Doug Dave, Green Breen, was born in Norwood, MA. I have lived in: Milford, Dover, Franklin, Hopedale and Lincoln, Nebraska.

A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for committing a string of bank and drug store robberies in Rhode Island.

When tragedy strikes, it doesn't take long for word to travel. And in Mendon, it doesn't take long for residents to help those personally affected by tragedy.

Cynthia Rogers 529-4437 * Story time for children ages 3 to 6 years is held at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday at the library, except holidays.

The town is considering a pay-as-you-throw trash program, and while supporters say it will save residents money and promote recycling, critics say it is ultimately an involuntary government program.