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VIDEO: Donation Jar Stolen, Principal Serenades Students and More
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Columns

Raising Marlborough: A Local Education

By Sue Wambolt
OPINION: Empowering Your Kids
OPINION: Raising Happy Children
OPINION: Making Time For Your Kids
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The Scene

By Jonathan Gourd
Rust Never Sleeps: a Taste of Neil Young Warms Up Firefly's
Music Review: A Big Week for the Drive-By Truckers, And This Weekend in Marlborough
3 Albums You Should Listen to This Week
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Fit

By Andrew Vazquez
OPINION: How Do I Get My Kids To Be Active?
OPINION: Tips For Staying Fit In A Down Economy
OPINION: Am I Eating Too Much?
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The Marlborough Kitchen

Mealy Monikers and Foody Origins
Perfect Pocket Pizza
Garden Fresh Herbs
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Police Log

By Josh Gray
Multiple Assaults and Sex Offenses
Trespassing, Vandalism and Disturbances
Vandalism at Ward Park and an OUI
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Fire Log

By Josh Gray
July 1-14: Fire Dept. Responds to Multiple Car, Structure Fires
June 4-30: Several Lightning Strikes Keep Fire Dept. Busy
May 16-June 3: Fire Dept. 260 Calls Ahead of 2010 Pace
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Patch Facts

By Josh Gray
5 Things: Summer Brews and a Car Cruise
5 Things: Catholic Bishop Refused Breathalyzer and Anthony Pope News
5 Things: Fire at a Bar and an Arrest
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Restaurant Reporter

OPINION: Quality Chinese Food at Low Prices
OPINION: Escape the Office for a Patio Lunch
OPINION: Celebrate the Fall with Pumpkin Ice Cream
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Pet of the Week

By Sue Wambolt
Stop By Buddy Dog to Meet Tessie and Abby [VIDEO]
Give the Gift of a Good Home
Adopt a Pet Today [VIDEO]
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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Ward Park Association Responds to Mayor
Letter to the Editor: When America Was Great
Letter: Dwyer is Out of Line
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Whiz Kids

Marlborough Students and Athletes Make the News
Chelsea Campana
The Triboro Titans Squirt 2 Season Ends With Dramatic Win
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Great Escape

By Cristy Dichmann
Let's Go to the Movies
The Wearin' of the Green!
It's Time to Meet Up
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Sold!

Home Sells After Over a Year on Market
Eight Homes Sell in Marlborough
One Home and One Condo Sell This Week in Marlborough
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Frugal Family

By Lois Black
Marlborough Heritage Festival on September 30th
Deals For the Last Week of Summer Vacation
POLL: Who's Buying Furniture This Weekend?
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Grab & Go

Easter Egg Hunt Meets the Grove Doctors This Weekend
It's Time to Plan Your Weekend, and Here's How
Puppet Shows and Bilingual Story Time Top Kids' Calendar
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Moms Talk Q&A

100 Years Ago: Marlborough Man Steals $46K off Battleship Georgia
Are You Happy with Where Our Schools are Headed?
Should Children be Given an Allowance?
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Get Out

By Shari-Ann Murphy
Earth Day Festivities, and Musical Nights Out
Your Weekend in MetroWest
Bands Highlight Nightlife this Weekend in Marlborough
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Viewfinder

Image Gallery: Marlborough Marks Memorial Day
IMAGE GALLERY: Girls Softball Celebrates 20 Years on Opening Day
IMAGE GALLERY: Marlborough Fire Destroys Condominiums
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House Hunt

More Than 20 Homes Hold Open Houses This Weekend
16 Open Houses in Marlborough This Weekend
16 Open Houses This Weekend
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Patch Picks

5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 3
Busy First Weekend of Summer
5 Things You need to Know Today: May 24
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Bites Nearby

By Megan Parks
Culinary Exploration at Yama Zakura in Westborough
Brunch at Gourmet Decisions in Natick
Tonight, Treat Yourself at North End Treats
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Daily Patchcast

Tropical Storm Irene Has Arrived
National Weather Service Issues Warning
VIDEO: Pats Star Parties in Milford, Weekend Festival Planned in Westborough
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VIDEO: Police Seek Public Help, Writer Thanks Neighbors
VIDEO: Officer Hit by Van and Fist, $4K Mall Heist—and More
VIDEO: Manager's Contract Not Renewed, Woman Arrested on 3rd OUI, and More
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Daily PatchCast

VIDEO: Donation Jar Stolen, Principal Serenades Students and More
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Old News

By Josh Gray
100 Years Ago: Marlborough Child Buried While at Sea
100 Years Ago: Gleason Elected Mayor of Marlborough
100 Years Ago: Marlborough Assembles for Temperance Lecture
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Social Media Saturday

By Cristy Dichmann
Underwhelmed by Sears and Some Ways to Save Money
Distracted Drivers and Tainted Meat
Reactions to Post Office Changes and More Talk on Intersections
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Gone But Not Forgotten

Obits: Dancer, North Pole Traveler and Vietnam Veteran
Obits: Marine, Reverend and Girl Scout Leader
Obits: Candy Maker, Combat Veteran and Cafeteria Worker
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Sunday Dinner

Gluten Free Apple Recipes
Recipes for all of those Apples, Apples, Apples
Vegetarian Meals Made Easy
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Best of the Blogs

By Josh Gray
Oct. 5-11: Breaking Down the Types of Ghosts
Sept. 28-Oct. 4: Blogger Argues Merits of Secure Communities Act
Sept. 14-20: Blogger Asks, What is a Ghost?
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By the Numbers

By Josh Gray
The Cost of Thanksgiving Goes Up (With a Local Caveat)
Who Our Readers Follow on Facebook
100 Marlborough Women Voted in 1890 Elections
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Look Who's Tweeting

By Josh Gray
The Week in Tweets: Papi in Pin Stripes?
The Week in Tweets: Casinos in Massachusetts?
The Week in Tweets: Big Government and Madden Football
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Week in Review

By Josh Gray
School Board Backs Pope, Bank Robbed at Gunpoint
Superintendent Stays in Spotlight, Hot Sauce Assault
Hunter Charged with Death, TJX Makes Deal with Framingham
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Patch Passport

Your Patch Passport to Natick
Your Patch Passport to Westborough
Your Patch Passport to Shrewsbury
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Contributor Corner

By Josh Gray
Marlborough Scout Earns Conservation Award
Golf Tournament Raises $43,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs
'Hugging Saint' Visits Marlborough
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Counting the Votes

Redistricting is Debated on Beacon Hill
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Photo of the Day

Boys and Girls Club Offers 'Money Matters' Program to local Preteens
Reward Offered for Missing Marlborough Cat
Some Give All
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The Court Report

OUI Driver with Child Released on Bail
Marlborough Man Found with 100-Plus Oxy Pills Released on $500 Bail
Marlborough Man Held Without Bail on 7th OUI Arrest
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Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week: Jen Casavant
Athlete of the Week: Vanessa Pascal
Student-Athlete Valedictorian Headed to Brown
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OMG PD

Turtle, Absentee Juror Prompt Police Action
Annoying Singer, Mysterious Opening Door Prompt 911 Calls
Flashing Motorcyclist and Flashing Lights Prompt 911 Calls
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Last Chance

Last Chance: Get Rid of May's Yard Waste
Last Chance: Make Room for Plants
Last Chance: Don't Wait Until the Last Minute for Mom
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Readers' Choice

The Vin Bin Takes Top Liquor Store Honors
What's the Best Liquor Store in Marlborough?
Readers Choose Best Staycation Locations
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Review This

Review This: Bellacakes
Review This: Fish
Review This: Fuji Steak House
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You Ask, Patch Answers

What Does the Watering Ban Cover?
How Much Will My Taxes Increase?
Where Do I Vote?
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Patch Picture of the Week Contest

PHOTO CONTEST: Mother's Day
WINNER: Wedding Photo Contest
PHOTO CONTEST: Weddings
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Home Sales for the Love of Rescued Animals
Home Sales for the Love of Rescued Animals
Home Sales for the Love of Rescued Animals
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