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Bette Arnold’s yellow Rolls Royce, parked outside her restaurant in downtown Boston every day in the 1970s, gave the eatery its name and attracted countless walk-in patrons. Photo/Digital Commonwealth/Warren Favor

Bette’s Rolls Royce was a celebrated Boston nightspot in the seventies

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - Only the incomparable Bette Arnold could have forced the question, are you talking about her car or her restaurant?...
Former FBI agent John Connolly was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder related to his relationship with the late Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger.

FBI agent John Connolly crossed the line with mob boss Whitey Bulger

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - Boston born and disgraced FBI agent John Joseph Connolly Jr. crossed the line in his relationship with the late...
Actress Kim Basinger, along with her mother, former model Ann Basinger, were featured in a Breck shampoo ad in 1972. Photo/Wikipedia

‘Breck Girls’ shampoo ads set the standard for beauty

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer SPRINGFIELD - Stores have been stocking shelves with shampoo brands since the products became available and some of the ads are...
Among the famous TV fictional characters with Massachusetts backgrounds are Captain “Trapper” John McIntyre of “M*A*S*H,” played by Wayne Rogers, pictured with his sidekick Captain “Hawkeye” Pierce, played by Alan Alda. Photo/Wikimedia Commons

Some of TV’s favorite fictional characters had a Massachusetts background

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION - Everyone has a hometown, including characters on television series. Over the years, script writers have sometimes favored the state...
Nelson Ball, a 93-year-old Westborough resident, stays active by working part-time, playing trombone in a local band, and playing pickleball.

A passion for community and pickleball has helped Nelson Ball reach icon status in...

By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Nelson Ball has been called the “father of pickleball” in Westborough. And it all started with one fateful “pop.” While...
Maurice the Pants Man was an iconic clothes shopping destination for generations of Worcester-area residents. Photo/Courtesy of Worcester Historical Museum

Come on down and see Maurice the Pants Man

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer WORCESTER - Back in the day, there was only one place to go in Worcester for your back-to-school clothes shopping—Maurice the...
Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director

AARP Is Fighting to Stop Scams: Regulating Crypto Kiosks to Protect Consumers

By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director Criminals have found a new way to steal your money. Like everything else, they’ve gone high tech. They’re...
Fred the Baker, portrayed by actor Michael Vale for Dunkin’ Donuts TV commercials in the 1980s, became an iconic figure for the brand, with his catchphrase, “Time to make the doughnuts.”

It was always ‘time to make the doughnuts’ for Fred the Baker

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION - Although Michael Vale, aka Fred the Baker, passed away in 2005, he is still Dunkin’ Donuts’ most iconic advertising...
Cornerstone Ranch in Princeton offers horseback riding on trails that run through peaceful forested landscapes. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Saddle up for a horseback ride in central Massachusetts

By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer REGION - Practiced equestrians and novices alike can enjoy cantering through local woodland trails and wildflower fields astride a beautiful horse....
Mr. Handyman is dedicated to helping people "age in place." Give the company a call to see how you can live more comfortably in your home.

Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest offers a wide variety of services

By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer REGION – Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest excels at building decks, but the company is just as passionate about building relationships...