On This Day: Medicare Proposed by President Kennedy
REGION - On February 9, 1961, Massachusetts native son President John F. Kennedy asked Congress to approve a health insurance program for Americans 65...
Hudson resident celebrates 104th birthday
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
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. Healey travels to Northborough Senior Center to highlight tax cuts
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
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...
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Honoring U.S. presidents from Massachusetts
REGION - Today, Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is the holiday when the entire country celebrates all of the (so far) men...
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On This Day: February 24 – Boston Red Sox player Tony Conigliaro died
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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