Friendly’s has a long history of serving food and fun
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
SPRINGFIELD - Established in 1935 by brothers Stewart “Prestley” and Curtis Blake, Friendly’s family restaurant and ice cream is one of...
‘Jaws’ celebrates 50 years of shark-induced terror
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
MARTHA’S VINEYARD - Fifty years ago, Steven Spielberg introduced the world to a man-eating great white shark that terrorized vacationers and...
Shrewsbury man recalls meeting Pope Francis in Vatican City
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY – The world has been mourning Pope Francis’ death since his passing on April 21. A Shrewsbury resident remembers him...
Singer-songwriter Don White keeps audiences laughing
By Nance Ebert
Contributing Writer
LYNN – Rarely has a musician gotten as much mileage out of poking fun at his hometown as singer-songwriter Don White,...
For Luanne Crosby, music is the key to happiness, togetherness
By Laney Halsey
Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Luanne Crosby’s musical journey began with her first talent show at age 5, leading her to travel the world...
Meet Walter Castagna, Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured municipal employee
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY – In 1985, the charts were dominated by Whitney Houston, A-ha, and Madonna. It was the year Blockbuster opened, “New...
By raising dogs, Northborough couple helps those in need
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH – First, there was Toby. Then Hank, then Hamlet.
Then came Bruno and Bailey, Bunky and Ringo, and Ramsey and Raja....
Reverse mortgages reduce uncertainty
Desire more cash for today or tomorrow?
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
Change Brings Uncertainty—Are You Prepared?
I’m hearing:
Social Security and VA benefits might be changing
...
‘Lady of the Dunes’ mystery ends with a new documentary
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
PROVINCETOWN - One of the most heartbreaking mysteries for the state of Massachusetts has been solved. More than 50 years ago,...
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...
