On This Day: Medicare Proposed by President Kennedy

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REGION - On February 9, 1961, Massachusetts native son President John F. Kennedy asked Congress to approve a health insurance program for Americans 65...
Esther Folkes poses with Hudson Senior Center staff at her 104th birthday celebration on May 5 at Peter’s Grove.

Hudson resident celebrates 104th birthday

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By Sarah Freedman, Contributing Writer HUDSON — A Hudson resident reached a milestone and recently celebrated her 104th birthday. Esther Folkes, whose birthday was May 10,...

Celebrating famous Massachusetts residents during Black History Month

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REGION - There are several very well-known Black people with Massachusetts ties who are justly celebrated in February during Black History Month. Former enslaved...
Gov. Maura Healey speaks about recent tax cuts at the Northborough Senior Center. (photo/Laura Hayes)

Gov. Healey travels to Northborough Senior Center to highlight tax cuts

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By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll joined Northborough officials at the Northborough Senior Center Oct. 10...

Worcester woman made city the capital of the country’s Valentine industry

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By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor WORCESTER - If you get a Valentine’s Day card today, you owe some measure of thanks to 19th century Worcester...

FPA September 2021

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Honoring U.S. presidents from Massachusetts

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REGION - Today, Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is the holiday when the entire country celebrates all of the (so far) men...

Fifty Plus Advocate October 2021

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On This Day: February 24 – Boston Red Sox player Tony Conigliaro died

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BOSTON - Boston Red Sox slugger and right fielder Tony Conigliaro died on this day in 1990 at the age of 45. Conigliaro was a...

Fifty Plus Advocate January 2022

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