“I want the public to see the importance of this amazing animal and the fact that they are not a threat to humans,” says Zee Soffron, facility director of Wolf Hollow wolf sanctuary in Ipswich. Photo/Ellora Sen-Gupta - courtesy of Wolf Hollow

Wolf Hollow offers public opportunity to observe and learn about wolves

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  IPSWICH - There’s something captivating and mysterious about wolves. Although long maligned in the public imagination due to unfair portrayals...
“Music has been my vehicle to see the world and to meet so many of the amazing people in it,” says folk singer Greg Greenway.

Greg Greenway continues the folk tradition with contemporary flair

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer REGION – One of folk singer Greg Greenway’s most well-known songs is “Massachusetts,” an ode to driving in his adopted...

Discount retailer Building #19 wore its messy reputation with pride

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - The discount retailer Building #19 was known just as much for its quirky comic book style signs as...
Boston radio and TV personality Dave Maynard hosted the local television talent show “Community Auditions” from 1965 to 1987.

‘Community Auditions’ was the local granddaddy of talent shows

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Decades before “American Idol,” or “America’s Got Talent” made their debut on the small screen, some New Englanders...
Musician Linda S. Viens outside legendary Boston music club The Rat in 1984. Photo/Wikimedia Commons/Wayne Valdez

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...
Massachusetts offers an extensive snowmobile trail system, mostly on state land, for winter fun when the snow flies.

Massachusetts snowmobile trail system stretches across the state

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer REGION - Sunkissed snowflakes sparkle like winter diamonds across a wide field of fresh white powder. As you cut the...
Boston’s iconic steaming kettle, now 150 years old, graces the façade of a Starbucks coffee shop in Government Center.

Boston’s steaming kettle is 150 years old

By Michael Perna Jr., Contributing Writer BOSTON - December of 2023 was the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Last year also marked the...
The water tower of the Necco factory in Cambridge was painted to resemble a package of Necco Wafers. Photo/Jill Robidoux-Wikimedia Commons

Necco’s sweet journey into creating classic candies began in Boston

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Penny candies were the norm dating as far back as the Great Depression and the mere mention of...
A longtime champion of Irish music and culture in Boston through his WGBH radio show, Brian O’Donovan died of cancer in October. Photo/Meredith Nierman courtesy of WGBH

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...
The iconic clock at Filene’s flagship store at Boston’s Downtown Crossing was a popular rendezvous point for generations of Massachusetts residents.

Filene’s was a pioneer in discount department store history

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Long before there were suburban shopping centers or malls, consumers took to the downtown areas of major cities...