David Joyner performs at the annual Millennium Gospel Choir concert at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Photo/Courtesy of David Joyner

At 61, a Southborough man found singing — now he’s with the Boston Pops

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By Shealagh Sullivan Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH — David Joyner didn’t always know he could sing. Holding a tune was one thing, he said. But performing? That was...
Janice Lindsay

The library that saved my summer

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By Janice Lindsay Contributing Writer You might think that a baby couldn’t cry throughout the whole car ride from Massachusetts to New Jersey, but that seemed...
Fenway Franks are almost as old as Boston’s iconic baseball park itself.

It’s not a Red Sox game without Fenway Franks

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - It is believed that the culinary iconic Fenway Franks were first sold not long after Fenway Park opened in...
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Summer Fun with AARP Massachusetts!

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By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director With the unofficial start to summer behind us, AARP Massachusetts is here to help you make the most...
During its heyday, the Friendly’s restaurant chain, launched in Springfield in 1935, had 850 restaurants across the country.

Friendly’s has a long history of serving food and fun

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer SPRINGFIELD - Established in 1935 by brothers Stewart “Prestley” and Curtis Blake, Friendly’s family restaurant and ice cream is one of...
The 1975 summer blockbuster film “Jaws” celebrates its 50th anniversary this month.

‘Jaws’ celebrates 50 years of shark-induced terror

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer MARTHA’S VINEYARD - Fifty years ago, Steven Spielberg introduced the world to a man-eating great white shark that terrorized vacationers and...
Frank Masiello and his wife, Ann, of Shrewsbury met Pope Francis during a trip to the Vatican City in 2018. Photo/Courtesy

Shrewsbury man recalls meeting Pope Francis in Vatican City

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By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY – The world has been mourning Pope Francis’ death since his passing on April 21. A Shrewsbury resident remembers him...
Don White built his audience and fan base as a singer-songwriter at the Old Vienna Kaffeehaus in Westborough.

Singer-songwriter Don White keeps audiences laughing

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By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer LYNN – Rarely has a musician gotten as much mileage out of poking fun at his hometown as singer-songwriter Don White,...
Westborough local Luanne Crosby performs songs that span decades and genres for the community on the third Wednesday of every month at the Westborough Library. (Photo/Courtesy Luanne Crosby)

For Luanne Crosby, music is the key to happiness, togetherness

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By Laney Halsey Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Luanne Crosby’s musical journey began with her first talent show at age 5, leading her to travel the world...
Walter Castagna is Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured municipal employee. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Meet Walter Castagna, Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured municipal employee

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By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY – In 1985, the charts were dominated by Whitney Houston, A-ha, and Madonna. It was the year Blockbuster opened, “New...
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