Baby Formula Thieves Strike in Northborough

A group that was involved in the theft of baby formula in Littleton may be the same group that struck in Northborough.

A group possibly involved in a baby formula thefts in Littleton, and other towns, is being investigated by Northborough police. On Wednesday, police received information that there was possibly a group involved in shoplifting baby formula from the Northborough CVS. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. Since there was an incident in Littleton on April 1 in which three subjects were arrested after shoplifting formula from CVS, police investigated a possible connection. As a result, police believe this same group may have hit several stores prior to Littleton, said Det. Brian Griffin. "We brought this matter to our …

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Tree Hugger

4:12 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013

Or they could end up knocking up 2 different women months apart, then having one baby momma lure the other into an alley so she can get stabbed. Really, there are no winners in either scenario. But one is cheaper for the taxpayers, and has the added benefit of breaking the cycle.   more ›

CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Northborough

Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in the Boston-area than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Northborough-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Massachusetts, activity is considered high now, while it was considered low at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in and near Northborough that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): CVS, 24 West Main St., Northborough CVS, 197 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury Target Pharmacy, 330 Turnpike Road, Westborough For more locations, enter your zip code into the widget in this article. According to this week's CDC Flu …

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Women Steal From CVS, Then Return Items (Not Because They Felt Badly)

A shoplifting scam is discovered.

Lt. Bill Lyver of the Northborough Police Department said a recent "return of stolen merchandise" noted on the daily log is not a case of a thief suddenly finding her conscience or religion. It is, rather, a scam where merchandise was shoplifted from CVS at one store, and returned later to another without a receipt. According to police, loss prevention personnel had been monitoring the activities of two females who had been stealing merchandise, and then returning the merchandise to stores for cash or credit. "The women were discovered in the Northborough store returning items from the same store," said Lyver. "Surveillance camera footage shows a female take two items from display shelves and placing the two items in her pants pocket and …

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Deals to make you think it's spring

Frugal Family helps you celebrate everything about springtime this week with these deals on bottled water, prom gowns, spring-themed children's books, birdhouses and Marshmallow Peeps. If only the weather would follow suit!

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions: 1. HONEY FARMS Deal: 2 20-ounce Poland Springs for $1.50 Good through: May 1 2. THE EXCHANGE CHIC BOUTIQUE AND CONSIGNMENT Deal: over 100 brand new prom gowns between $50 and $200 Good through: May 31 or while supplies last 3. ANNIE'S BOOK SWAP Deal: half price spring-themed children's books (insects, Peter Rabbit, Make Way for Ducklings and more) Good through: ongoing or while supplies last 4. CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP Deal: whimsical 10-inch metal birdhouses for $6.99 Good through: April 10 5. CVS Deal: a package of Marshmallow Peeps for 99 cents; choose 10 chicks or 12 bunnies Good through: April 9

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Springtime Deals

This week, we've found local deals on allergy medication, kick balls, flip-flops, rain barrels and lawn mower service -- all in time for spring!

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions: 1. CVS Deal: Free Allegra Allergy relief, 5 count, $6.99; free with $6.99 extra bucks. Sales on Claritin and Zyrtec, too. Good through: March 26 2. O'BRIEN'S 5 & 10 Deal: Melissa and Doug Bollie Kickball, regular price $11.99, on sale for $7.99 Good through: March 26 3. OLD NAVY Deal: Buy 2 or more pairs of flip-flops and they're only $2.50 a pair Good through: ongoing 4. GREEN PATH GARDEN SUPPLY Deal: 55 gallon rain barrels, $89.95 Good through: ongoing 5. BOSTON LAWNMOWER Deal: Mention the ad on their website and receive 10 percent off your service bill - a great time to get your lawnmower tuned up for spring Good through: March 31

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