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Russ Gannon and Red Sox Announcer Joe Castiglione on the set. (Courtesy/Russ Gannon)

Let’s play ball: Hudson actor rounds the bases in new film

By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON — Hudson actor Russ Gannon is swinging for the fences in his latest role in Carson Lund’s film “Eephus.” The independent...
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By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer REGION – It’s perhaps the biggest decision one can make: Is it time for a nursing home? And, if so, which...
The Paradise Rock Club in Boston has been featuring both up-and-coming and iconic musical acts for nearly half a century. Photo/Courtesy of the Paradise Rock Club

Paradise Rock Club is one of Boston’s most storied music venues

By Colin McCandless Contributing Writer BOSTON - The legendary Paradise Rock Club in Boston is nearing its 50th birthday. A 999-person capacity venue located on 967...
When Milton Bradley, the Springfield-based game company introduced Twister in 1966, it was deemed too risqué and Sears department stores refused to sell it.

Milton Bradley’s Twister game was once thought too risqué

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer SPRINGFIELD - There was a time when Milton Bradley, the Springfield-based game company, worried that the physically challenging game Twister would...
Prince Pizza on Route 1 in Saugus has been a familiar landmark and dining destination for over 60 years. Photo/Submitted

Prince Pizza preserves a part of legendary Route 1 in Saugus

By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer SAUGUS – The giant sausage and the orange dinosaur is gone and the Hilltop Steakhouse cows have moved on to greener...
Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director

Supporting the Bay State’s 780,000 family caregivers

By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director AARP Massachusetts is dedicated to supporting the state's 780,000 family caregivers. This month, we’re offering an online series...
Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.

Redeem the dream

By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D. May is Older Americans Month. This month, we celebrate our older adults and the paths they have traveled.  Unfortunately, just as...
From his early days as the all-night DJ at Boston’s radio station WBCN, to fronting the J. Geils Band as it rose from obscurity to fame, to being married to actress Faye Dunaway, Peter Wolf has led a colorful life full of amazing tales.

Former J. Geils frontman Peter Wolf paints a colorful life story in new memoir

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - Painter and former lead vocalist of The J. Geils Band, Peter Wolf, has poured his heart out in his...
Janice Lindsay

These small packages

By Janice Lindsay Contributing Writer Good things come in small packages, the saying goes. Good things also come in big packages. But it’s the arrival of...
Kelly’s Roast Beef, founded at Revere Beach in 1951, now has ten locations throughout the U.S., and was recently acquired by a private equity firm with plans for more expansion.

Revere legend Kelly’s Roast Beef plans expansion

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REVERE - Founded in 1951 by Frank McCarthy and Ray Carey as a hot dog stand, Kelly’s Roast Beef is an...