A statue of Thoreau and a replica of the single-room cabin that he built during his stay at Walden Pond is situated near the visitors center.

Thoreau’s retreat at Walden Pond in Concord continues to attract throngs of admirers

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  CONCORD - Author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau intentionally lived alone in a modest cabin in the woods at Walden...
Basketball player turned salesman Chuck Taylor, left, is the namesake for the iconic Converse sneaker. Photo/Wikimedia Commons

Iconic Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars sneaker got its start in Malden

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer MALDEN - Before Nike told everyone to “Just Do It” or anyone listened to Run-D.M.C.’s lyrics to “My Adidas,” Converse...
Larry Bearfield of Carlisle was associated with the Boy Scouts for a total of 62 years. Photo/Submitted

Carlisle man was a part of the Boy Scouts for more than 60 years

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Larry Bearfield of Carlisle was associated with the Boy Scouts for a total of 62 years.Photo/Submitted CARLISLE - In his...
Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a charming waterfront destination only about an hour from the Boston area. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a charming waterfront destination

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - New Hampshire's mighty port city is filled with charming local shops, historic homes, delicious eateries, and beautiful...

How the Parker Brothers of Medford monopolized the game industry

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer MEDFORD – One of the country’s most iconic board game companies started with a game created by a teenager in...
Gov. Maura Healey speaks about recent tax cuts at the Northborough Senior Center. (photo/Laura Hayes)

Gov. Healey travels to Northborough Senior Center to highlight tax cuts

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll joined Northborough officials at the Northborough Senior Center Oct. 10...
Lisa Lazdowsky has owned her Needham knitting store for over 30 years. Photo/Matt Robinson

Knitting together community

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer Lisa Lazdowsky, the owner of Elissa’s Creative Warehouse in Needham, had made her passion for knitting into both a...
Grendel’s Den, founded in 1971, is modeled after the everyday European restaurants that its founders enjoyed during their many trips there. Photo/Submitted

After more than 50 years, Grendel’s Den in Cambridge is still going strong

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer Grendel’s Den, founded in 1971, is modeled after the everyday European restaurants that its founders enjoyed during their many...
The Breakers Morning Room is a study in shine and reflection. Photo/Courtesy of Newport Mansions

Visit the Newport mansions decorated for the Christmas season

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer The Breakers Morning Room is a study in shine and reflection.Photo/Courtesy of Newport Mansions NEWPORT, R.I. - Gaze in wonder...
Shrewsbury’s Schoolhouse Quilters

Fabric, friendships, and philanthropy: Schoolhouse Quilters quilt for good

By Evan Walsh, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY – Fabric and friendships. That’s how members of Shrewsbury’s Schoolhouse Quilters described their group.  On the first Sunday of every month,...