One of the trails at the Northborough Senior Center weaves through woods. The AARP recently awarded the town a grant for benches at the future ADA-accessible trail. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

AARP awards grant for Northborough Senior Center trail

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – Benches will be coming to the new Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible trail at the Northborough Senior Center, thanks...

AARP Volunteers Help Mattapan Family Renovate Their Home

Anne St. Juste, 42, worked hard to move her family into their own home, situated in a safe Mattapan neighborhood.

Littleton, where small town America comes to life

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A tiny log home stands near a general store. Colorfully named establishments from the past include the Rough & Ready Flour Mill and the First and Last Chance Saloon.
Attorneys Michelle Beneski and Dan Surprenant Photo/Submitted

Surprenant & Beneski P.C. encourages early estate planning

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer REGION - Learning about power of attorney, trusts, wills and health directives does not need to be overwhelming. The legal...

Visiting New York with the grandkids

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Impaling a bright red strawberry on the end of a wooden shish kebab skewer, I held the fruit under a gushing fountain of milk chocolate, then popped it into my eager mouth.
Doug Flutie on the veranda of the Hopkinton Country Club at the Flutie Foundation Golf Classic June 20  Photo/Andy Weigl, Weigl Photography

Flutie over 50

Region – Although Doug Flutie retired from football 10 years ago, he still appears fit enough to take on the demanding challenges of the National Football League. While that is not on his agenda, the 53-year-old Flutie is staying active, always searching for new ways to keep not only in physical shape but mentally as well. “For me the number one thing was that I never stopped,” Flutie said of his time since ending his 21 year professional football career. “Once you stop it's a lot harder to get started again.”
Framingham Heart Study Principal Investigator and Director Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, with Investigators Joanne Murabito, MD, Martin Larson, SD, and Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM. Photo/Submitted

Framingham Heart Study celebrates 75th anniversary

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Framingham Heart Study Principal Investigator and Director Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, with Investigators Joanne Murabito, MD, Martin Larson, SD,...
Silver Moon Gypsies belly dancers: (l to r) Gypsy Phillips, Anna Connors, Elaine Savoy and Alida Krumin

Millbury real estate investor makes time to enjoy fun activities

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Millbury – Elaine Savoy of Millbury bought her first apartment building at age 26 and continues to work as...
In addition to well-known causes like obesity, high blood pressure can also be influenced by several lesser-known factors.

Eight lesser-known triggers of high blood pressure

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - Anyone dealing with high blood pressure (HBP) is at least mildly aware of the usual suspects, or causes,...

Cruises offer fun for every interest

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By Victor Block Civil War buffs Tom and Elaine Preston wander through reconstructed forts where a major battle of that conflict was fought. Betsy and...