Meet Lady Maria Chaffington, Jane Austen’s ‘friend’

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Hudson - Speaking in an English accent and dressed in a gown from the early 1800s, Lady Maria (pronounced...

WBZ NewsRadio host Dan Rea reflects on four decades in Boston news

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor  Medford - Talk radio, especially in this day and age, can bring to mind the image of the typical “shock...

Heart healthy tips for Valentine’s Day

According to a study from the American Heart Association, 121.5 million Americans, or about 48.5 percent, dealt with heart or blood vessel disease as...

Administrator honored for career in science education

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer  Billerica - The first thing Tony DiLuna would ask prospective teachers is if they really like kids, "because if they...

The KITCHEN at Boston Public Market

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer    Region- The KITCHEN at Boston Public Market is a very special place that offers hands on programs, workshops, demonstrations and...

Skier’s passion for the slopes remains strong after five decades

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer  Region - George Horowitz, a long-time resident of Newton who recently moved to Dedham, first put on skis in the...

Marlborough man sees the country from the seat of his motorcycle

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer  Marlborough - Jim D’Angelo of Marlborough started riding motorcycles when he lived in Arizona during the 1980s. Now, four decades...

Super Seniors – Meet Leonid Sukher- Man with a paddle

By  G. Greg Tooker, MA Senior Games State Ambassador Region - At first glance, Leonid Sukher appears to be a typical early senior male but...

Girls Inc. of Worcester CEO inspires young women by example to be ‘strong, smart...

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Throughout Victoria Waterman’s career, there have been a number of “serendipitous steps” that have happened along the way, leading her...

Former Shrewsbury resident takes his lifelong cycling passion on the road

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Former Shrewsbury resident Greg Swinand has had a passion for cycling since he was 10 years old....