It’s been a long road to ‘The White Lotus’ for Jennifer Coolidge
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
NORWELL – One of Jennifer Coolidge’s first acting roles was as Auntie Em, with a total of two lines, in...
Boston’s legendary rock club ‘The Rat’ is still remembered fondly
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - The area is gentrified now. But a legendary live music club once stood in Kenmore Square that many...
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...
Essex and Ipswich remain havens for antiques lovers
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
ESSEX - The small town of Essex, on the North Shore of Massachusetts, is renowned for its 19th century shipbuilding...
Celebrate the Winter Olympics with a visit to Lake Placid
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - In the villages, lakes, and mountains of Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and other local cities and towns,...
Somerville nightclub Johnny D’s was a second home to many
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
The late blues musician Eddie Kirkland performing at Johnny D’s nightclub in Somerville.Photo/Tom Hazeltine
SOMERVILLE – When they opened in...
Shrewsbury singer-songwriter, guitarist enjoys busy work schedule
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
SHREWSBURY – Many musicians were challenged by restrictions at performance venues from 2020 into 2021. Yet, singer-songwriter and guitarist...
The Old Manse in Concord was home to some of town’s most famous residents
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
CONCORD - The modest-looking house would been famous just for its location: on the banks of the Concord River, just...
Thoreau’s retreat at Walden Pond in Concord continues to attract throngs of admirers
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
CONCORD - Author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau intentionally lived alone in a modest cabin in the woods at Walden...
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...
