A passion for art and education leads Whitman woman full circle

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Many people throughout their careers change jobs at least several times. Cheryl Digaetano McPhee of Whitman has done not only...
(l to r) - Heather Hersee, Lisa Vaas, Bonna Weiler, Debra Weisenstein, and Jamie Tessler

Great way to connect with ‘Women Outdoors’

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor When Lisa Vaas moved to Cape Cod 14 years ago, she had hard time connecting with other people. All of...

Sacha Pavlata – Circus artist, performer, teacher and owner

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor As owner of the Moody Street Circus in Waltham with his wife Melinda Pavlata, Alexandre “Sacha” Pavlata is continuing a...
Meryl Galaid as Dr. Dazzle Photo/submitted

Singer-actress aka Dr. Dazzle prescribes laughter for young patients

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Burlington – Meryl Galaid of Burlington drew upon her experience gained as a cabaret singer and musical-theater actress while...

Strength after tragedy

After 9/11, Abington woman focuses on giving back to those in need   By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Abington – For Christie Coombs, the second act of...

Pianist, composer produces his and other musicians’ albums

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Lynn – Pianist and composer Doug Hammer of Lynn has been assisting other musicians produce their albums at his...

‘I wish you bluebirds’

By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer    Maynard - In his 1964 album, “I Wish You Love,” Frank Sinatra croons, “I wish you bluebirds in the spring,...

Hank Phillippi Ryan – acclaimed reporter and novelist

Hank Phillippi Ryan in the Newton home she shares with her husband Jonathan Photo/Chtose Suzuki By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor As the investigative reporter for Boston’s...

Celebrating 40th anniversary in a diverse life of dance

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/Cambridge – 2019 is a year of milestones for Boston resident Peter DiMuro, executive artistic director of the Dance Complex...

Character actor continues adding iconic roles to his resume

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Waltham – While J.T. Turner of Waltham performs voice-over work for films and television, he’s continuing to add credits...