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One myth surrounding the origin of the slang term “wicked” centers around former Boston Mayor James Michael Curley.

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‘Wicked’ has long been a favorite piece of Boston slang

Community Advocate Staff - June 20, 2025 0

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - Oftentimes, people say things without ever knowing why or how it all started. The slang term “wicked,” for example,...

The Red Jacket Beach Resort in South Yarmouth allows you to enjoy a sunny summer beach day all within steps of your accommodations. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Family-friendly resorts on Cape Cod are ideal for multi-gen reunions

June 19, 2025

Going far with friends

June 18, 2025

The Donkey Kong electronic arcade game debuted in the early 1980s.

Vintage arcade games still provide good old-fashioned fun

June 17, 2025

David Joyner performs at the annual Millennium Gospel Choir concert at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Photo/Courtesy of David Joyner

At 61, a Southborough man found singing — now he’s with...

June 16, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Vintage arcade games still provide good old-fashioned fun

Arts and Entertainment

At 61, a Southborough man found singing — now he’s with...

The 1975 summer blockbuster film “Jaws” celebrates its 50th anniversary this month.

Arts and Entertainment

‘Jaws’ celebrates 50 years of shark-induced terror

Don White built his audience and fan base as a singer-songwriter at the Old Vienna Kaffeehaus in Westborough.

Arts and Entertainment

Singer-songwriter Don White keeps audiences laughing

Westborough local Luanne Crosby performs songs that span decades and genres for the community on the third Wednesday of every month at the Westborough Library. (Photo/Courtesy Luanne Crosby)

Arts and Entertainment

For Luanne Crosby, music is the key to happiness, togetherness

A new documentary of the 50-year-old mystery surrounding the identity of a woman’s body found in the sand dunes of Provincetown debuted last November. Photo/Courtesy of the Oxygen True Crime Network

Arts and Entertainment

‘Lady of the Dunes’ mystery ends with a new documentary

Russ Gannon and Red Sox Announcer Joe Castiglione on the set. (Courtesy/Russ Gannon)

Arts and Entertainment

Let’s play ball: Hudson actor rounds the bases in new film

The Paradise Rock Club in Boston has been featuring both up-and-coming and iconic musical acts for nearly half a century. Photo/Courtesy of the Paradise Rock Club

Arts and Entertainment

Paradise Rock Club is one of Boston’s most storied music venues

Notable People

Arts and Entertainment

At 61, a Southborough man found singing — now he’s with...

Frank Masiello and his wife, Ann, of Shrewsbury met Pope Francis during a trip to the Vatican City in 2018. Photo/Courtesy

Notable People

Shrewsbury man recalls meeting Pope Francis in Vatican City

Arts and Entertainment

Singer-songwriter Don White keeps audiences laughing

Arts and Entertainment

For Luanne Crosby, music is the key to happiness, togetherness

Walter Castagna is Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured municipal employee. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Notable People

Meet Walter Castagna, Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured municipal employee

Paul and Karla Reuter (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Notable People

By raising dogs, Northborough couple helps those in need

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Expert Advice and Columnists

Going far with friends

Community Advocate Staff - June 18, 2025 0

By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D. If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far, go with a friend. – African Proverb I...

The library that saved my summer

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Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director

Summer Fun with AARP Massachusetts!

June 10, 2025

Supporting the Bay State’s 780,000 family caregivers

May 11, 2025

Redeem the dream

May 9, 2025

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This Month’s Features

‘Wicked’ has long been a favorite piece of Boston slang

Family-friendly resorts on Cape Cod are ideal for multi-gen reunions

Going far with friends

Vintage arcade games still provide good old-fashioned fun

At 61, a Southborough man found singing — now he’s with...

Arts and Entertainment

Vintage arcade games still provide good old-fashioned fun

At 61, a Southborough man found singing — now he’s with...

‘Jaws’ celebrates 50 years of shark-induced terror

Singer-songwriter Don White keeps audiences laughing

For Luanne Crosby, music is the key to happiness, togetherness

‘Lady of the Dunes’ mystery ends with a new documentary

Let’s play ball: Hudson actor rounds the bases in new film

Paradise Rock Club is one of Boston’s most storied music venues

Notable People

At 61, a Southborough man found singing — now he’s with...

Shrewsbury man recalls meeting Pope Francis in Vatican City

Singer-songwriter Don White keeps audiences laughing

For Luanne Crosby, music is the key to happiness, togetherness

Meet Walter Castagna, Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured municipal employee

By raising dogs, Northborough couple helps those in need

Featured Columnists

Going far with friends

The library that saved my summer

Summer Fun with AARP Massachusetts!

Supporting the Bay State’s 780,000 family caregivers

Redeem the dream

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