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Rev. Liz Walker’s ‘faith in fashion’ benefits PTSD healing

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/Newton – Formerly broadcasting the news from WBZ-TV channel 4’s anchor desk, the Rev. Liz Walker is now sharing vital...

Kids Connect: A place for children to learn and grow

By Janice Elizabeth Berte, Contributing Writer   On a sunny afternoon in Natick, several middle school students converge in a large room and gain self-confidence, learn...

New state publication offers guide to healthy, happy old age

A new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-funded publication is aimed at making Massachusetts families aware of the long-term needs they will face in the years ahead.

Jewish Family Service of Metro West – quality assistance for all stages of elder...

Jewish Family Service of Metro West (JFS) is a nonprofit social service agency with over 35 years of experience in providing quality care to elders in the community. “With family and friends working overtime and the needs of elder care being so complex, it takes a whole community to provide support so that older adults can maintain independent lives and have peace of mind,” said Malka Young, director of Healthy Aging and Geriatric Care Management.

Salem’s Artists’ Row continues evolving in 14th season

Artists’ Row participant Sibel Alpaslan of Ceramics by Sibel photo/submitted By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Salem – Artists’ Row in Salem continues to evolve in its...

How to deal with holiday stress and anxiety

This will be the first Christmas that Rakan Smith, 53, will spend without one of his parents.
Actress Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross recalls her Marlborough childhood

Actress now advocates for cancer prevention and research    By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor  Marlborough - Before Marcia Cross — now 58 — performed Shakespeare...
Ricciardi’s decades of service to and support of Bridgewater State University were recognized when the College of Business was named in his honor in 2012. Photos/Submitted

Taunton financial advisor gives back to the state university that made him feel ‘prepared...

By Sharon Longo Contributing Writer BRIDGEWATER - When Louis Ricciardi landed a paper route at the age of nine, he never dreamed that one day the...
U.S. Rep. James McGovern presents the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward Daly.

Daly awarded Congressional Gold Medal

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Worcester native is honored for services during World War II Shrewsbury – At the height of World War II, in 1943,...