Evelyn Grenier of Northborough, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, survived everything from scarlet fever to COVID-19, a near-drowning, and being scheduled to fly on one of the hijacked 9/11 planes.

Northborough resident has seen it all in her 100 years

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By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - Evelyn Grenier, who has lived in the town of Northborough for 68 years, celebrated her 100th birthday recently.  Raised in...
There are dozens of bills related to assisted living pending in the Massachusetts state legislature.

More regulation of assisted living in Massachusetts may be on the way

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By Debbie Spingarn Contributing Writer BOSTON – There are over 62 bills in the Massachusetts State House affecting assisted living laws. Perhaps equally important for consumers...
Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director

How AARP helps experienced workers stay competitive in today’s job market

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By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director Navigating today’s job market can feel overwhelming, especially for workers over 50 who often face unique challenges like...
Cape Cod native Victor “Moulty” Moulton lost his left hand to an accident as a teenager, but went on to play drums for the Barbarians, an acclaimed 60s garage band, and was later name-checked in a song by the Ramones.

Provincetown’s ‘Moulty’ was the one-handed rock drummer who never missed a beat

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION - Victor “Moulty” Moulton, Cape Cod native and legendary drummer for the 1960s garage band the Barbarians, lost his left...
Janice Lindsay

Friends of history, history of friends

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By Janice Lindsay Contributing Writer It’s February, so I’m conducting extensive research for yet another history paper, which I will present to friends some time in...
Barber Ken Jordan, a longtime fixture in Shrewsbury’s Edgemere neighborhood, is hanging up his clippers after 64 years.

After 64 years, Ken’s Barbershop closes — but owner’s legacy lives on

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By Laney Halsey Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — Every Saturday, the chairs at Ken’s Barbershop in Shrewsbury's Edgemere neighborhood were full. Jazz music hummed in the background...
Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.

The case against individualism

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“Empathy is the starting point for creating a community.”  - Max Carver By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D. While visiting someone’s house the other day, I commented to...
Harpist Deborah Henson-Conant impresses legions of fans with her performing talent and unique sense of style.

String theory: Harpist Deborah Henson-Conant

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By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer  ARLINGTON - Usually, when interviewing a musician or artist, the first question is something along the lines of “When and how...
After being laid off from his manufacturing job at age 52, Hudson pianist Richard Hughes has made playing the music of the silent film era and educating audiences his life passion for over 20 years.

Hudson pianist entertains audiences with the music of the silent film era

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By Janet Stoica Contributing Writer HUDSON – Richard Hughes remembers having great fun playing on the jungle gym and thoroughly enjoying himself when he was about...
For over four decades, The Surf Ballroom at Nantasket Beach in Hull, which later became a nightclub called Uncle Sam’s, hosted iconic rock acts from The Doors to the Ramones.

The Surf Ballroom at Nantasket Beach made rock waves

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer HULL - Once music visionary Bill Spence realized the age of big bands was fading out and rock ‘n’ roll was...
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