Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director

AARP Helps You Navigate Key Decisions this October

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By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director As autumn settles in, October emerges as a pivotal month for older Americans; a time when two major...
Highland Light in Truro is Cape Cod’s oldest lighthouse. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Plenty of autumn fun available on the Outer Cape

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By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer REGION - Cape Cod is beautiful any time of year, but the fall offers special perks for shoulder season travelers. Fun...
Anne-Marie Harnett of Plymouth has been helping people of all ages find ways to deal with physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges for 25 years.

Holistic healing: Anne-Marie Harnett helps people age gracefully

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By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer PLYMOUTH - These days, everyone is seeking ways to enhance their health and well-being. And while millions of people grab at the...
Author Herman Melville drew upon a real-life attack on a whaling ship by a sperm whale for his 1851 novel “Moby Dick.”

The gruesome true story behind the inspiration for the novel ‘Moby Dick’

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer NANTUCKET - Herman Melville drew from his own experience as a sailor for his epic 1851 novel “Moby Dick,” but he...
Worcester native George Bancroft, shown here circa 1860, had a long career as a statesman, author, and historian.

Worcester native George Bancroft was a noted 19th century statesman and author

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By Michael Perna Jr. Contributing Writer WORCESTER - George Bancroft was born in Worcester on October 3, 1800. His family had been in Massachusetts since the...
Tom and Ray Magliozzi of Cambridge made “Car Talk” the most popular show in National Public Radio history. Photo/Richard Howard courtesy of cartalk.com

The Magliozzi brothers of Cambridge made ‘Car Talk’ a nationwide radio show hit

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer CAMBRIDGE - It is hard to make the subject of car troubles and adventures fun, but somehow Tom and Ray Magliozzi...
Shrewsbury native Bruce Trotto has owned Dinky’s Blue Belle Diner in his hometown for 33 years. Photo/Evan Walsh

At Dinky’s Blue Belle Diner, breakfast served with a side of community

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By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY – “Dinky” isn’t usually a compliment. But it is here. Back in 1992, when Shrewsbury native Bruce Trotto was searching for...
Scituate Harbor is a well-protected harbor serving both commercial fishing and pleasure boats and well worth a stroll around to enjoy the beautiful views. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Fun things to do in picturesque Scituate

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By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer SCITUATE - The pretty coastal town of Scituate offers a mix of beautiful beaches, on the water activities, and delicious eats....
Framingham native Dave Amato was lead guitarist for 1980s arena rock titan REO Speedwagon for 35 years. Photo/Wikipedia Commons

REO Speedwagon guitarist Dave Amato grew up in Framingham

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By Colin McCandless Contributing Writer FRAMINGHAM – He cut his teeth playing in high school bands, but Framingham native Dave Amato would later soar to worldwide...
In 1966, the U. S. Postal Service issued a five-cent stamp commemorating Leominster native Johnny Appleseed.

Johnny Appleseed is the apple of Leominster’s eye

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer LEOMINSTER - Several states can boast of having some of the largest apple orchards in America, but they did not have...
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