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Janice Lindsay

Middle-American Comfortable

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By Janice Lindsay Contributing Writer “Mocha mousse.” Sounds luscious.  But we’re not discussing dessert. We’re talking color, the Pantone color of the year for 2025. Mocha mousse...
Track and field athlete Jon Berit of Waltham has competed in close to 200 800-meter events in his over 50 years of competition.

Waltham man has been a competitive track and field athlete for over 50 years

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By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer WALTHAM – Jon Berit started running as a kid and hasn’t slowed down yet. A competitive track and field athlete since...
Encompass Health amputee patient

Regaining independence: Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital’s Amputation Program helps patients thrive after limb loss

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By Steve Messineo Contributing Writer WORCESTER - Experiencing an amputation is a life-altering event, especially for individuals aged 50 and above. The journey to regain independence...
The chow mein sandwich is a beloved Fall River culinary invention, going back to its origins as a cheap, filling lunch for the city’s factory and mill workers.

The chow mein sandwich is a Fall River original

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer FALL RIVER - As strange as it may sound to anyone outside the southeastern region of Massachusetts or parts of Rhode...
Lori Houlden-Girard prepares home-cooked meals out of her kitchen in Grafton for her nonprofit organization Meals That Matter.

Grafton resident provides meals that matter

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By Kristen Remillard Contributing Writer GRAFTON – Long-time Grafton resident Lori Houlden-Girard recognized a need in her community and wanted to help. It inspired her to...
Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant on Boston’s waterfront was open for 60 years and hosted scores of celebrities over the decades. Photo/Wikimedia Commons/Dale Cruse

Reputation of Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant remains anchored

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - During its first 20 years of existence, Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant attracted out-of-town celebrities and locals, including politicians and...
Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.

The graying of our prisons

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By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D. CNN reported last month that older women in Japan are occasionally getting themselves arrested in order to get into prisons...
Somerville native and actor Alex Rocco as mobster Moe Greene in the film “The Godfather.” Photo/courtesy of Paramount Pictures

From Somerville to “The Godfather,” actor Alex Rocco was the real deal

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer SOMERVILLE - Somerville native and gangster turned actor Alex Rocco had lived a life one could easily surmise that it could...
Cambridge Typewriter in Arlington, one of the last typewriter stores in New England, will close its doors forever on March 31.

Arlington typewriter store closing after more than half a century

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer ARLINGTON - After more than 50 years in business, owner Tom Furrier has made the decision to close up shop, and...
Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director

Explore AARP volunteer opportunities

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By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director AARP Massachusetts offers meaningful volunteer opportunities that allow you to give back and connect with others. Our volunteers...
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