Offering hope to military veterans and their families
Now in its fifth year, Project New Hope, Inc., covers a lot of ground, both in geographical regions and the multiple generations of people it serves. The nonprofit agency was formed in 2011 to provide free weekend retreats to military veterans and their families.
‘Spag’s’ – a Shrewsbury retail institution for more than half a century
By Michael Perna Jr., Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY - For more than fifty years, “Spag’s” was a colorful discount store known throughout New England. The business...
Fifty Plus Advocate August 2021 Central Edition
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Many Roads Lead to Success
Former TV traffic reporter Cindy Campbell is now communications director for AARP MA
By Kelley Walker Perry, Contributing Writer
BOSTON – Providing accurate and timely information...
There’s more to Rockport than its most famous building
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
ROCKPORT - Artists paint it. Photographers shoot a picture. Everyone else just enjoys a look at it.
It’s “Motif No. 1,”...
Eight great technological advances for the baby boomer generation
Not only can technology make your life easier and more fun but it also may allow you – or your loved one – to retain an independent, healthy lifestyle. Here are just eight of the many innovations now popular:
Professionals address elder bullying
Elders throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion dollars or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation.
Boston’s steaming kettle is 150 years old
By Michael Perna Jr., Contributing Writer
BOSTON - December of 2023 was the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Last year also marked the...
Newton at Home is building a community within a community
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Newton - Five years ago, Nick Kaufman’s life changed in a moment, when he suffered a significant stroke. Afterwards,...
A lifelong commitment to the military
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Southborough – Chris Robbins, 74, believes that military training creates a lifelong backbone of leadership and character.
“We were trained in...