Write a memoir to bring your life story to the printed page
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
GrubStreet, a Boston-based nonprofit creative writing center, offers hundreds of writing classes throughout the year from intro to advanced...
Hockomock Swamp’s mysterious reputation attracts visitors to Bridgewater area
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
BRIDGEWATER - Physically, Hockomock Swamp is a vast wetland stretching across several towns in southeastern Massachusetts, with 16,950 acres in...
Assabet River Rail Trail keeps pace with growing communities
By Maureen Sullivan, Contibuting Writer
MARLBOROUGH – To walk, to run, to bike without dealing with traffic.
To enjoy the seasons, a few moments to relax,...
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...
Cross-country skiing is great winter outdoor exercise
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
“I was a downhill skier, but cross-country skiing gave me a different sense of freedom, of being in nature,”...
Ice Castles are an enchanting winter destination for the entire family
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
REGION - Tucked away in North Woodstock, N.H., is a frozen fairytale castle perfect for a family gathering. From toddlers...
Planned Boston Common renovations incorporate input from public
By David Wilkening
Contributing Writer
The 50-plus-acre Boston Common, the oldest public park in America, will undergo a series of renovations over the next decade.Photo/Courtesy...
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...
Discover the art of spoon carving
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
REGION - When you find a small, beautiful block of wood, is your first thought―that would make a great spoon?...
Unusual museums make for some offbeat outings
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - Massachusetts, in part because of its long-standing history, has long been a bastion of significant and important museums....