This ad in Billboard magazine was part of the marketing hype to establish the ultimately ill-fated “Bosstown Sound.”

The Bosstown Sound was a short-lived attempt to market local psychedelic rock

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - Music aficionados can easily recognize the Motown Sound, the Sound of Philadelphia, Memphis Soul and so on and so...
Deborah Sampson of Plympton joined the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War disguised as a man, and fought in numerous battles for nearly two years.

Plympton’s Deborah Sampson fought as a man in the Revolutionary War

By Sharon Oliver Contributing writer PLYMPTON - Today’s enlisted members of the armed forces consist of every race, sex, sexual orientation and religion there is. The...
Moxie, the oldest continuously produced soft drink in the United States and now owned by Coca-Cola, was invented in Massachusetts.

Moxie, the oldest soft drink in the country, got its start in Massachusetts

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION - At least “what this country needs is plenty of Moxie” is how the company felt during World War II,...
Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.

Caring for the Caregiver

By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D. “Sometimes asking for help is the most meaningful example of self-reliance.” – Cory Booker, U.S. Senator. The other day, we had...

Out of Town News is not out of the minds of Cambridge locals

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer CAMBRIDGE - It is always sad to see an old familiar face leave, be it a family member, close friend, or...
Bretton Woods Vacations in New Hampshire offers a perfect Christmas season getaway package that combines a Cog Railroad ride with a lodging rental. Photo/Courtesy of Bretton Woods Vacations

Enchanting Christmas outings to put you in the holiday spirit

By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer  REGION - The Christmas season begins so early commercially, it can be difficult sometimes to maintain the cheerful spirit that embodies...
Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director

Big wins for the aging population in 2024

By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director As we approach the end of the year, AARP Massachusetts has lots to celebrate. From comprehensive long-term care...
Jack’s Joke Shop in Boston attracted generations of prank lovers over its 85-year history.

Jack’s Joke Shop kept Boston laughing for 85 years

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - Jack's Joke Shop was so beloved that even Stewie on the animated TV sitcom series “Family Guy” promoted its...
Matt Robinson of Needham has used his experience as an author and long-time freelance writer to inspire and promote other writers and their work.

Needham author helps inspire and promote other writers

By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer NEEDHAM – Writer Matt Robinson knows more trivia about Ivy League universities than many of their students and graduates. An Ivy...
Janice Lindsay

Simplify, simplify

By Janice Lindsay Contributing Writer   “Our life is frittered away by details…Simplify, simplify,” said Henry David Thoreau, 19th-century Concord philosopher.  Never mind that while Henry was simplifying...