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Barrett Aids Students Through Easter Seals

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MILLBURY, Mass. - Richard M. Barrett of Millbury has been appointed director of Easter Seals’ new Youth Transition Services program, which helps high school students with disabilities make the transition to work, higher education and independent living.In Massachusetts, services provided by school systems stop when a student with a disability graduates from high school or turns 22. Often, families are on their own when it comes to learning about state services available for adults with disabilities. When families are unprepared, students may face long delays in ...

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St. Michael's Dean's List Adds Millbury's Drajesk

By Steve Balestrieri

MILLBURY, Mass. - Samuel Drajesk, son of Brent Drajesk and Laurie Norcross of Millbury was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester at Saint Michael's College. Drajesk is a Sophomore Chemistry major at the liberal arts, residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vermont, one of America's top 10 college towns.

Students who complete a minimum of 12 credits and achieve a grade point average of at least 3.4 at the end of a semester are recognized for their scholarship by inclusion on the Dean's List.

Drajesk graduated from Millbury Memorial Jr./Sr. High ...

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Two Millbury Alums Top Springfield's Dean's List

By Steve Balestrieri

MILLBURY, Mass. - Springfield College has named the following Millbury residents to the dean's list for academic excellence for the fall 2011 term.

William Bachand is studying Movement and Sport Studies.

Timothy Swenson is studying Health Sci / Pre-PT.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is world renowned as the Birthplace of Basketball®, and for its guiding philosophy of humanics – education of the whole person in spirit, mind and body – for leadership in service to others. Offering bachelor's and master's degree programs, the college educates leaders for the ...

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Winter Hikes Offered at Waters Farm

By Staff 3 hours ago

SUTTON, Mass. - The Blackstone River Watershed Association is offering a guided hike under the direction of Ranger Chuck Arning on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Water's Farm on Water Street, Sutton. (www.watersfarm.com).

Waters Farm, a hilltop homestead built in 1757, is 120 acres of watershed land overlooking
Lake Manchaug. Snow shoe rentals will be available but will be snow-cover
dependant. Participants are welcome to bring their own snowshoes and should dress appropriately for the weather.

Participants will meet at the Darling Barn. Parking is ...

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Millbury Alums Named to Dean's List at Stonehill

By Steve Balestrieri 01/27/12

MILLBURY, Mass. - Stonehill College recently named the following Millbury residents to its Dean's List for the Fall 2011 semester.

Jessica M. Kennedy, a member of the class of 2012.

Lindsey A. Beauregard, a member of the class of 2013.

Megan K. Sullivan, a member of the class of 2015.

To qualify for the Dean's List at Stonehill, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

Stonehill College is a welcoming, academically challenging ...

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Is It Going to Snow? Look at Our Weather Forecast!

By Staff 01/26/12

What's the weather like out there -- and is there a chance we might be getting snow this weekend?

By popular reader demand, you can now find out the answers to your weather-related questions right here on your local news site. Main Street Connect-Massachusetts' websites now include a seven-day forecast at the top of each site.

Just hover your cursor on the weather bug over the site name. The seven-day forecast, along with the current temperature and weather, will appear.

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Delisle Goulet Post 92 Plans Ice Fishing Derby

By Jennifer Lord Paluzzi 01/26/12

GRAFTON, Mass. - The conditions on Lake Ripple may have been iffy this winter, but American Legion Delisle Goulet Post 92 has decided to go forward with its third annual Ice Fishing Derby on Feb. 18.

The event will be held on the lake, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The judges' station will be located behind Cancun restaurant.

Prizes will be awarded at the post after a meat raffle with door prizes.

Last year's event drew over 65 fishermen from around the region, with the top prize awarded for a 4.9 lb. bass.

All local fishing regulations apply and the cancellation of ...

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Caitlin Bien Named To Chancellor's List at UMass

By Steve Balestrieri 01/26/12

MILLBURY, Mass. - Caitlin Bien of Millbury, majoring in chemistry, has been named to the Chancellor's List in recognition of earning a fall semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher of a possible 4.0.

UMass Dartmouth is a 9,500-student, 45,000-alumni campus that prides itself in connecting student learning to discovery and civic engagement, preparing graduates to shape the social and economic fabric of their communities.

For more information on UMass Dartmouth see their website by clicking here:

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Sutton High Basketball Drops to Nipmuc 55-46

By Steve Balestrieri 01/26/12

SUTTON, Mass.- The Sutton Boys Basketball team dropped a tough 55 - 46 game to Nipmuc on Tuesday night as they lost a nine point lead entering the final quarter.

Nipmuc's Joe Mespelli scored 16 points to lead his team, 12 of them from the free throw line and was a perfect 10 for 10 in the final quarter. Nipmuc also was led by Derek Moore with 13 points and Nate Bertrand with ten.

Sutton's Mac Roy led all scorers with 25 points including 5 from 3 point range. Gordy Smythe also chipped in 8 points for the Sammies.

Sutton was outscored 23-5 in the final quarter and ...

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Millbury Senior Center Events/Activities For Feb.

By Steve Balestrieri 01/26/12

MILLBURY, Mass. - The Millbury Senior Center has announced the following activities and events for the month of February. These events are conducted every week and are open to the public. Call the center at 508-865-9154 for more information.

Monday       -Exercise at 10:00 AM
                 -Wii Bowling at 12:30 PM
                 -Scrabble/Scat at 1:00 ...

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11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Millbury Girls Softball Walk-in Registration
11:05 am - 11:50 pm

Grace's Garments Now Open Last Saturday of Eve ...
Jan 29

FAFSA Day at Blackstone Valley Tech
Feb 3

Rev. Tommy Rosso
Feb 3

4th Wall Stage Company Performances
Feb 4

Olive Branch & Quinsigamond Lodge Blood Drive

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25th Annual Ice Fishing Derby Postponed to Feb. 19

By Steve Balestrieri 01/26/12

MILLBURY, Mass. - The 25th Annual Lake Singletary Ice Fishing Derby, "Take a Kid Fishing" has been postponed until Sunday, Feb. 19 from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Prizes will be cash based depending upon entries for ages 13 and over. For children 12 and under, prizes will be given for the four biggest fish.

There will also be $1 and $10 raffles available on site. The donation asked is $15 for adults and $3 for children to enter the derby.

Also on that morning, Engine Company II of the Millbury Fire Department will be holding its Annual Pancake Breakfast from 6 to 11 ...

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Rescue League Kicks Off Pet Painting Show

By Staff 01/25/12

WORCESTER, Mass. - The Worcester Animal Rescue League (WARL), which turns 100 this April, will begin its 2012 year-long anniversary celebrations on Wednesday, Feb.8, from 6 to 9 p.m. with Pets that Paint: An Exhibit of Animal Art at Dzian Gallery, 65 Water Street, Worcester.

The paintings in the show were created by shelter pets and are available for purchase. C.C. Lowell, at 258 Park Avenue, Worcester, generously framed the artwork for the nonprofit, no-kill shelter.

“We knew we wanted to work with Dzian Gallery because they’ve been so generous to us in the past,” Mies ...

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Beautiful sunset on Friday, Jan. 6 in Millbury looking towards the Shaw School Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Revolutionary War soldier, the first black soldier to sacrifice his life for America Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Celebration is complete with a bonfire Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Bruins themed haircut at Sportzclip in Millbury Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Nice contrast between town residents warm inside during a wine tasting and the wintry conditions outside with blowing snow Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

The rotunda at the Asa Waters Mansion is barely visible through the snow that fell last Saturday Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Bird of prey (osprey?) soars by Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

The Woolies were sporting pink socks for Cancer Awareness Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Students from Elmwood Street School sang the National Anthem last night at the Millbury - Bartlett football game Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Where did that rain come from? Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Fall foliage in the background and football and classic fall looks in New England Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Fall colors abound in Millbury off of River St. Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Fishing on Lake Singletary in October Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Millbury, Burncoat football game from Friday night under the lights at Foley Stadium Photo Credit: sbalestrieri

Mike Curran owns the "Big Chair" in Millbury, which has taken on a life of its own. People come from far and wide to sit in his chair Photo Credit: sbalestrieri