A statue of Mercy Otis Warren stands outside the Barnstable County courthouse.

Cape Cod’s Mercy Otis Warren is the country’s almost-forgotten ‘first lady’

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer BARNSTABLE - Everyone’s heard of George Washington, known to most as ”The Father of his Country.” But who knows his...
Andrea Driscoll, president of the Sterling Arts Collaborative, at right in blue blouse, with some of her acrylic painting students. Photo/Submitted

Sterling artist gives back to the community through arts collaborative

By Sharon Longo Contributing Writer STERLING - As a little girl, Andrea Driscoll developed a love of the arts. Today, as president of the Sterling Arts...

Sacha Pavlata – Circus artist, performer, teacher and owner

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor As owner of the Moody Street Circus in Waltham with his wife Melinda Pavlata, Alexandre “Sacha” Pavlata is continuing a...
The monument commemorating the black Union soldiers of the 54th Regiment by Augustus Saint-Gaudens is regarded as a masterpiece.

Black Heritage Trail highlights how Boston became an abolition hotbed

By David Wilkening Contributing Writer BOSTON - Sure sounds like a movie: Starting out, an enslaved couple, Lewis and Harriet Hayden escape from Kentucky. They turn...
Mendon author Michael Tougias has published over 30 books. Photo/Lindsey Potter

Mendon author chronicles tales of survival

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Mendon author Michael Tougias has published over 30 books.Photo/Lindsey Potter MENDON –  Author Michael Tougias is intrigued by stories of...
Jordan Rich at the WBZ-AM studio

Jordan Rich proclaims his 50-year love affair with Boston radio

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Region – Jordan Rich started becoming a familiar voice on Boston airwaves at age 19. Now residing in Framingham,...