Breaking News from Maynard MA

State Rep. Kate Hogan will host an "E-ZPass Van" to assist those interested in registering for an E-ZPass transponder at this year's Maynard Fest from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in downtown Maynard. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation switched to all-electronic tolling on the Massachusett

Silas Marciani was recognized for his help in alerting his neighbors to a fire in his Sudbury Street apartment building on June 14. Silas, a student at Green Meadow School, had recently completed the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) at his school. At the Sept. 19 Selectmen meeting, State F

SUDBURY - The fourth annual Wally "Bells On" 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K, organized by the Sudbury Education Association, will be held on Oct. 1 at Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Road. The 5K will begin at 10 a.m.; Kids' 1K at 11 a.m. The 5K will take place on local Sudbury roads, while th

Saturday, Sept. 23 is Museum Day Live! The annual event sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine celebrates museums across the country and offers free admission to participating cultural institutions to anyone with a Museum Day Live! ticket. Each ticket provides free admission for two people. You can downl

Requests the widening and reconfiguring of the driveway on the west end of the plaza as part of the intersection improvement project. SUDBURY, MA-A minor site plan for Sudbury Plaza includes a reconfiguration of the parking areas, new curbs and other updates and changes. The planning board is holdi

SUDBURY - Property owners opposing Eversource's proposal to construct a high-voltage transmission line between Sudbury and Hudson will be allowed to present evidence the project would reduce home values, but only as it relates to the project's benefit to the public's interest. Eversource had argued

SUDBURY - The Planning Board will seek public feedback Sept. 27 regarding plans to reconfigure the Sudbury Plaza parking lot at 505-525 Boston Post Road. Gravestar Inc. is proposing to widen and reconfigure the western driveway, to relocate 32 parking spaces, to construct new curbs and sidewalks, an

BOLTON - For 30 years, medical calls in Bolton frequently had a unique component: high school EMT cadets responding to emergencies. "There are people who are surprised," Ambulance Director Margy Diaz said of the young responders. "A lot of the patients are interested in talking to them and it's some

Some might say the complete legacy of Henry David Thoreau has finally returned to Concord. For the first time since his death in 1862, Thoreau's personal objects and writing journals are reunited in Concord, on display beginning Sept. 29 at the Concord Museum. The exhibit marks the celebration of th

FREETOWN - An Uxbridge man has been named the town's new town administrator. David DeManche was officially appointed to the position on Monday. He will fill the position following the retirement of John "Jack" Healey in June. DeManche is currently completing his appointment at the director of the Pl

MARLBOROUGH, MA-A car crash in Marlborough is causing blockage on Route 295 North, according to reports. WBZ Traffic reported at 4:10 p.m. that 495 North just before Route 20 in Marlborough was blocked at the left shoulder. MARLBOROUGH, MA-A car crash in Marlborough is causing blockage on Route 29

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Much has been made of Harvard University's decision not to admit Michelle Jones into its doctoral program over the recommendation of the university's history department. Matthew T. Mangino More Content Now .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; m

DOVER - Dr. Joseph F. Konopka, an orthopedic specialist in hip and knee replacements who has been recognized for his excellence in clinical research, has joined the staff at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. He is available to see patients at both the Wentworth-Douglass Center for Orthopedics and Joint R

What is a legend? What makes it special and what gives it longevity? All of these questions along with a few strange and dark stories brought residents to the Acton Public Library Wednesday, Sept. 20, to listen to "Weird Massachusetts: Your Travel Guide to Massachusetts' Local Legends and Best Kept

Above: With a historic home and many acres of undeveloped land slated to be sold to a developer, Town Committees are asked to weigh in on what they would want to do with the land if Town voters opted to match the offer. (image left from realtor.com, right from Google Maps) As I posted yesterday, the

(click to enlarge) A reader has rescued a dog and is now looking for her owner(s). She was found in Liberty Estates yesterday evening. (That's a neighborhood off of Southville Road.) If the pooch belongs to you, please call 617-233-4008. Tagged as: lost pets Previous post: Recruiting for committees

Germany's economic success makes the political status quo seem unassailable. But for a growing number of Germans, jobs and the social safety net are growing more precarious, defying their basic sense of 'fairness.' Social Democrats (SPD) top candidate Martin Schulz delivers a speech during an electi

MARLBOROUGH, MA-The following are excerpts from the Marlborough police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. Monday, Sept. 11 7:33 a.m.: MVA property damage only, 136 Lincoln St. 10:12 a.m.: Disturbance, 201 Lincoln St. 10:37 a.m.: Fraud reported, 795 Boston Post Road East 11:35 a.m.:

Though Chancellor Angela Merkel is likely to be reelected, it is unclear with whom she will rule. Germany's upcoming election could be an opportunity for an unlikely coalition to form. German Chancellor Angela Merkel waves to a crowd of supporters at a campaign event in Fritzlar, Germany on Sept. 21