Marlborough's Mid-Week Review: Heritage Fest Postponed; Arrests for OUI; Heavy Fire

Marlborough Police: OUI Arrest; Harassment; Car Break-InThe following are excerpts from the Marlborough police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Marlborough’s (Postponed) Heritage Festival Coming Up Later This MonthYou didn’t miss it, because it was postponed.

MassDot: Plan For One of the Busiest Travel Days of the Year

Perfect prime leaf-peeping Columbus Day holiday weekend coming up Friday, Oct. 9, through Monday, Columbus Day, Oct. 12.

It May Soon Be Illegal to Drive With Your Phone

Texting while driving laws could also be strengthened, including a license suspension for a first offense.

Call to Artists: Open Exhibit (No Theme Requirement)

Submit your artwork to the upcoming juried Open Exhibit! Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. Submissions accepted at the end of Oct.

Party Bus Stabbing, Massive Mortgage Scam, Bike Chase, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, watch a man who was arrested in Massachusetts last year melt down over no mac ‘n cheese, and supermarket robbery suspect bagged.

Oh No! There Could Be No Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving

Experts are saying there could be a shortage on pumpkins this year, and that means a shortage on pumpkin filling for your pies.

Massachusetts Lawmakers Debate Hands-Free Phone Law

here are 14 states, including New Hampshire, Connecticut and New York, that have hands-free laws.

How Much Do You Plan to Spend on Halloween This Year?

Halloween spending is expected to reach $6.9 billion this year on everything from costumes, to the family pet, candy and more.

Heavy Fire Knocked Down at House in Versailes

Firefighters responded to a heavy fire in Marlborough.

Pilot Dies Mid-flight, Local Novel Prize WInner, ‘Sextortion’ and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, in a heartfelt post, a local Vietnam veteran pursues a long-lost connect with a woman who inspired him not to take his own life.

Robert Page, City Councilor, Lifetime VFW Member, Dies at 75

Services for Page are this week.

Energy and Environmental Affairs Wants Feedback on Regulations

The DEP is urging the public to attend one of the seven sessions, or leave feedback online.

Assabet Valley’s Epicurean Restaurant Re-Opening

After a summer renovation, the popular student-run restaurant is opening back up to the public.

Would Deval Patrick Be a Good Vice Presidential Candidate?

The former Massachusetts governor has long been rumored as a national candidate. What do you think?

Flags to be Flown Half-Staff for Oregon Victims, Sgt. Vars

The governor has ordered that flags be flown half staff in Massachusetts.

Coast Guard: Missing U.S. Cargo Ship Sank; Search Continues

Coast Guard says human remains found in survival suit were unidentifiable; they had to move on with search.

Sports Player Figurine Company Looks to Marlborough

An Acton company is eyeing Marlborugh.

Tragic Teen Deaths, Hurricane Threat, Land Mine at Work, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, Teamsters are accused of “thuggish” extortion of a national TV crew in MA, and a local wheelchair-bound boy finds football glory.

Marlborough Police: Man Arrested for 2nd OUI; Assault and Battery; Vandalism

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

Veteran’s Heartfelt Ad Seeks Long-lost Woman in the Teal Gown

The chance encounter in 1972 inspired the suicidal man to go on living; 42 years later, he’s trying to track her down in Boston.

Are You Doing Your Best to Prevent a Fire?

Make sure your smoke detectors have fresh batteries, and you have the contacts for the Marlboro Fire Department. It’s Fire Prevention Week.