Cambridge chef Joyce Chen was honored in 2014 by the U.S. Postal Service when she was included in the “Celebrity Chefs Forever” stamp series.

Cambridge’s Joyce Chen was America’s queen of Chinese cuisine

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By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer CAMBRIDGE - Born into a wealthy family in Peking (Beijing) China in 1917, Joyce Chen grew up in a household...
The Lynnfield Pomtastics squad performed at last year’s senior center Christmas show. Photo/Submitted

Senior cheerleading squads delight audiences in three communities and beyond

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - With pom-poms in hand and a brightly colored uniform, these cheerleaders delight the crowd. Their enjoyment is evident...
Steve Kradolfer’s “Four-Handed Illusions” magic and comedy show with performing partner Joel Acevedo has been running for 10 years and consistently selling out at the historic Hampshire House in Boston. Photo/Submitted

Magic man Steve Kradolfer stacks the deck and packs the room

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By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer BOSTON - In this era when reality is often too scary to face, the attraction of illusion and artifice can...
Binnall House is a residential community conveniently located in downtown Gardner. (Photo/Submitted)

Binnall House residential community in Gardner offers multiple amenities

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GARDNER - Binnall House is a residential community conveniently located in downtown Gardner, in the central part of the state. It is within walking distance to banks,...
The late blues musician Eddie Kirkland performing at Johnny D’s nightclub in Somerville. Photo/Tom Hazeltine

Somerville nightclub Johnny D’s was a second home to many

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By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer The late blues musician Eddie Kirkland performing at Johnny D’s nightclub in Somerville.Photo/Tom Hazeltine SOMERVILLE – When they opened in...
Mendon author Michael Tougias has published over 30 books. Photo/Lindsey Potter

Mendon author chronicles tales of survival

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Mendon author Michael Tougias has published over 30 books.Photo/Lindsey Potter MENDON –  Author Michael Tougias is intrigued by stories of...
The popular 1970s children’s television show “Zoom” was created almost entirely by kids at WBGH’s studios in Boston. Photo/courtesy of WGBH archives

‘Zoom’ TV show was made in Boston by and for kids

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By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer The popular 1970s children’s television show “Zoom” was created almost entirely by kids at WBGH’s studios in Boston.Photo/courtesy of...
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Shrewsbury’s David Long travels the world to capture landscapes

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By Evan Walsh, Contributing Writer GRAFTON – Grafton’s Small Stones Festival of the Arts features a collection of local photography, and in 2021, the festival...
The Hilltop Steak House on Route 1 in Saugus was reported to be the highest-grossing and busiest restaurant in the entire country during its heyday. Photo/Elizabeth Thomsen Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED)

Hilltop Steak House once ruled Route 1 in Saugus

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By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Editor SAUGUS - Once reported to be the highest-grossing and busiest restaurant in the entire country by Restaurants & Institutions magazine,...
The house at 1 Arlington Street in Somerville, still standing today, was the site of the first home telephone, in 1877.

The first residential telephone was at this home in Somerville

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer SOMERVILLE – Many people know the story of the first telephone call, made by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 to...
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