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It’s more convenient than ever to apply for social security benefits

You’ve worked hard your whole life, and receiving your Social Security benefits should be the icing on the cake at your retirement party. We’re working hard to make it as quick and seamless as possible for you to apply for benefits from Social Security.

Pushing your body to the max

“Keeping fit is a necessity to ensure a better quality of life. Sports and other physical activities enable the body and mind to rebuild and repair itself.”

‘Write On!’ Author shares tips on how anyone can enjoy writing for pleasure

By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer Irene Hannigan has a confession: “For most of my adult life, I’ve been masquerading as a writer.” For the Lexington resident,...

Character actor continues adding iconic roles to his resume

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Waltham – While J.T. Turner of Waltham performs voice-over work for films and television, he’s continuing to add credits...

Rumour HAZIT musicians still rocking after all these years

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Hudson/Marlborough – Hudson High School 1979 graduates, drummer Bobby Begg and guitarist Tony Frias are euphoric because their longtime...
Lisa Lazdowsky has owned her Needham knitting store for over 30 years. Photo/Matt Robinson

Knitting together community

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer Lisa Lazdowsky, the owner of Elissa’s Creative Warehouse in Needham, had made her passion for knitting into both a...
Steve Kradolfer’s “Four-Handed Illusions” magic and comedy show with performing partner Joel Acevedo has been running for 10 years and consistently selling out at the historic Hampshire House in Boston. Photo/Submitted

Magic man Steve Kradolfer stacks the deck and packs the room

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer BOSTON - In this era when reality is often too scary to face, the attraction of illusion and artifice can...
At MIT AgeLab in Cambridge, Governor Charlie Baker signs an Executive Order on April 17, 2017, establishing the state’s first Governor’s Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts. Photo/Lucyus Fevrier/CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Massachusetts is reimagining aging in its communities

By Debra Roberts, Contributing Writer The state of Massachusetts is trying to change the approach to aging in its 351 towns and cities. “We need to...
An avid lover of the outdoors, Donaghue volunteered for many years for organizations like the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Green Mountain Club and the Westborough Community Land Trust. Photo/Submitted

Representative Kate Donaghue: a strong advocate

Representative Kate Donaghue of Westborough By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Representative Kate Donaghue has worn many hats in her professional career. But she is...
Participating in a clinical study can enhance personal well-being, provide solutions, and strengthen an individual's effectiveness as a family caregiver.

Clinical studies offer opportunities for family caregivers

By Rhonda R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer REGION - One in five Americans, over 53 million, are caring for a family member in the United States. In...