Cambridge author drew inspiration from unique sources
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
Writer Donna Gordon’s debut novel pairs two memorable characters on a journey that explores love, family, and the inevitability...
Irish music fans mourn the loss of radio host Brian O’Donovan
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
A longtime champion of Irish music and culture in Boston through his WGBH radio show, Brian O’Donovan died of...
Somerville artist, Randal Thurston, says art is what completes him
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
Somerville - Living the creative life doesn’t require magic. Just ask Randal Thurston, 65.
He said, “One of the stereotypes about...
Sports fan thrives in his dream job
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Richard Johnson, curator at the New England Sports Museum, must’ve been born under a lucky star.
Of course, it...
Author says caregiver experience made her happier and more content
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
MILLBURY – When Sarahbeth Persiani began writing about her experiences as a caregiver, she had no idea it would eventually...
Hilltop Steak House once ruled Route 1 in Saugus
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Editor
SAUGUS - Once reported to be the highest-grossing and busiest restaurant in the entire country by Restaurants & Institutions magazine,...
Author, artist Jackie French Koller turns another page
By Kelley Walker Perry, Contributing Writer
BOXBOROUGH – Jackie French Koller's imagination has made her life story anything but dull.
"I've had an unusual career," she...
Goat yoga on a farm makes for an adventurous getaway
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
SOUTH NEW BERLIN, NEW YORK - The stillness of morning and a lulling background of cheerful chirping is disturbed by...
Enjoy winter with the Appalachian Mountain Club
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
REGION - Before the first dusting of snow covers the gardens of Central Massachusetts, the White Mountains of New Hampshire...
Older adults continue to embrace candlepin bowling
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - Well-known novelist Elizabeth McCracken grew up in Boston, where she was familiar with candlepin bowling. She also wrote...
