For many facets of community, pandemic’s impact includes food insecurity

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Region - Food is a basic necessity for survival, yet for far too many people, being able to get food...

UMass Memorial – Marlborough Hospital on the frontline of pandemic

Roach stresses that hospital is well-equipped to treat non-COVID-19 patients as well By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor   Marlborough – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, UMass...

Jürgen Lobert – a chemist with a camera explores the night world

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer Medway - Jürgen Lobert is a night and day man, a man of two lives. His daytime occupation is as...

Northborough veterans make, donate face shields for healthcare workers

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Northborough – Members of Northborough’s Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 234 are accustomed to answering the call of...

South Boston activist uses art as a threshold to build community

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston – South Boston artist Michael Dowling felt compelled to complement his successful career as a painter with creative...

Nonprofit RIP Medical Debt helps those in need

By Matt LaBarre, Contributing Writer Region - Many Americans may find themselves in dire financial straits, with increasing medical bills, due to the coronavirus pandemic....

Living with a lighter heart

Tips to get the most out of life – even during the coronavirus   By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer Some might call Cheryl Melody Baskin an...

Professional help for anxiety, depression and addiction

By Serena Howlett, Contributing Writer  Billerica - Stephen Moss helps people become their “healthiest self” - mentally. A psychologist, Moss provides assessment, counseling and therapy...

Jan Devereux, life-long learner

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer Cambridge - Have you ever wanted to know how cities work? Perhaps being a member of the city council would...

High expectations and support for blind and low-vision people

By Serena Howlett, Contributing Writer  Region - Amy Ruell was born in western Massachusetts about three months ahead of her due date. Ruell’s survival was...