Big Grant Money, Assabet Teacher Honored, Early Childhood Center Lottery: The Week in Marlborough

Man Arrested for Assault, Intimidation at Tilt; Drug Offense at School: Marlborough PoliceThe following are excerpts from the Marlborough police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

The Patch Holiday Gift Guide For Wine Lovers (And The People Who Love Them)The Patch Deal Hound has sipped, swirled and picked out the 12 best holiday gifts for the wine-drinker in your life.

First Church In Marlborough Holds Christmas Day ServiceThe church will hold a quiet and joyful celebration on December 25 at 10:00 am with Christmas Carols.

CVS Acquires Target’s Pharmacies

The move comes less than two months after Walgreens announced the acquisition of Rite Aid Corp.

Yearbook Flag Pic Controversy, Local Survivor Winner, and More: Nearby News

Plus: ‘Puppy Mill’ Dog on the Mend and Ready for a Home / Kitty Litter Thief in Salem / Pipeline Surveyors Starting Prep Work

More Than $40,000 Granted to Employment Options, Boys and Girls Clubs, More

Marlborough Brigham Family Trust awarded grants to 13 Marlborough organizations.

Family Reacts After Murder Conviction, Principal Resigns: Nearby News

Plus, Officer-involved Shooting Not a Crime / Driver Pinned Under Car / Chism Back in Court / Thefts, Car Breaks on the Rise

Marathon Bombing Victim Has DiedA man from Massachusetts who survived the bombing has died.

Early Childhood Center Lottery is On: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Get Your Child InThere are only a certain amount of spaces for the 2016-1027 school year, and the lottery is open now for applications.

Gas Prices Lowest Since 2009 in MA: Find Marlborough’s LowestGas prices are down another two cents, making them the lowest since spring of 2009. Where are the lowest in Marlborough?

The Single Best Holiday Gift For Dog Lovers -- Paws DownThe Patch Deal Hound sniffed out this pawfect gift for dog lovers — and got Patch readers a special deal along the way. Woof Woof!

Find Rentals in MarlboroughStart with this list from Zillow.

The Top 10 Diners in Massachusetts

Big omelets, home fries, meatball grinders, Yankee pot roasts. Where’s the best place to belly up to a diner counter in the Bay State?

Teen Guilty of Murder, Rape; Anti-Semitic Slurs in High School: Patch PM

Plus, drugs are smuggled into jail in a sensitive part of the body / Runaway train operator suspended / Two injured in building collapse

What If Winter Never Comes to Marlborough?

Winter weather has (so far) been historically warm. Will it ever get cold?

2-Car Crash Leaves One Unconscious

Marlborough police and emergency crews responded to a crash on Lincoln Street.

Uncovering the 2016 Book List: Marlborough’s Book Club Picks Next Year’s Choices

The Marlborough Library book club (which welcomes new members) has a social hour at which next year’s book list is unveiled.

$6 Million Roast Beef Heist, Train Hits Pedestrian: Patch PM

Also: Should school nurses carry Narcan? / Accused child rapist / Turkeys attack a mailman / Drugs in a sensitive spot:

UPDATED: Dense Fog Advisory Extended Until Midnight Tuesday

With this advisory, drivers should be aware visibilities will be one quarter mile or less at times making for dangerous driving conditions.

Car Break at the Heights, Multiple Disturbances, Missing Person: Marlborough Police

The following are excerpts from the Marlborough police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Marathon Bombing Victim Has DiedA man from Massachusetts who survived the bombing has died.

3-Bedroom in Bigelow Heights Sells for $375,000 in Marlborough

Check out recent sales in Marlborough real estate.

Michael Costa, Vietnam Vet, Marlborough Native, Dies at

Services for Costa are this week.

Assabet Teacher Gets National ‘Wade Factor’ Award

A metal fabrication teacher at Assabet Valley won an award from a national website.

Can Your Marlborough Family Host a Fresh Air Kid?

The Fresh Air Fund is looking for host families next summer.

Sex Offender Registers, Pup Saved, Police Dispatcher Dies:The Week in Marlborough

A look back at the week on Marlborough Patch.

Mini Pet Horse Shot, Bomb Threat, Muslims Threatened, and More: OMGPD

Take a look at some of the unusual, funny and just plain strange police reports from around the commonwealth.

20 Hot New Jobs Near Marlborough

Charles River Center, Olympus Surgical Technologies and Constant Contact are among those hiring.

Flag Pic Banned, Tragic Fire, Chipotle Sick List, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, A man who allegedly stole human skeletons heads to court, and a teenager accused of killing his teacher to learn his fate.

Alice Kasaras, Professional Singer, Miss Hudson, Dies at 96.

Alice Kasaras of Marlborough performed and recording with many major bands in the 1930s.