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Pandemic inspires heartfelt music by Waltham singer-songwriter

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Waltham – Despite challenges posed by the pandemic restrictions, Linda Marks of Waltham has her heart firmly set on...
Domenic Esposito speaks at Marlborough’s Overdose Awareness Day candlelight vigil in 2018. The annual event is organized by Kathy Leonard, whose son Jonathan Testa died of a heroin overdose at age 27 in 2014. Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Artist/activist Domenic Esposito draws attention to opioid crisis

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor WESTWOOD – Artist and activist Domenic Esposito of Westwood developed a personal concern for the opioid crisis because his...

Continuing to help singers find their voice through cabaret

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/Watertown – Now serving a second term as president of the Boston Association of Cabaret Artists (BACA), vocalist Jim Keating...
After you cross the Charles River, Moody Street offers a wide diversity of eateries on the city’s “Restaurant Row.”

Find time to enjoy the charms of the ‘Watch City’

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer Waltham - “Watch City” is a common nickname for Waltham. It can be traced to the industry that started here...
A mural in Amesbury honors the work of “Li’l Abner” cartoonist Al Capp, who once lived and worked in the town.

Massachusetts cartoonists have entertained millions of people

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION - There was a time when the only thing that mattered or was worth reading first in newspapers were the...

Medford chef goes from TV’s Food Network to films and commercials

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor MEDFORD – While working as a U.S. Postal Service supervisor, Frankie Imbergamo of Medford wrote a cookbook and appeared...
David Long (Photo/Courtesy)

Shrewsbury’s David Long travels the world to capture landscapes

By Evan Walsh, Contributing Writer GRAFTON – Grafton’s Small Stones Festival of the Arts features a collection of local photography, and in 2021, the festival...

Shrewsbury artist shares skills with schools and theater group

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Shrewsbury – Complementing a longtime career as a visual artist of multiple media, Jackie Rezuke of Shrewsbury has volunteered...

Sudbury author helps others unlock their writing potential

By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer SUDBURY - Students of all ages who take creative writing with Pamela S. Wight quickly realize her classes are...
The Flyer Comet wooden roller coaster was one of Whalom Park’s best-known rides.

Whalom Park in Lunenburg promised “a whale of a time”

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer LUNENBURG - It may not have grown into a theme park empire like Disney or branched into 27 parks across...