Budding sipper enjoys camaraderie of Women who Whiskey

By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer Region - Longbranch is the only whiskey that Debbie Higgins can drink straight up. She’s more of a mixer. Until...

Remembering her childhood home – lost to the Quabbin Reservoir

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer Hudson - Some people think that remains of whole towns were left on the floor of the Quabbin Reservoir....

Isabelle Chang – role model listed in Who’s Who

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer Shrewsbury - Isabelle Chang, 94, and her late husband, Min-Chueh (MC) Chang, who co-developed the birth control pill and,...

Singing in Shrewsbury provides therapy and comradery for those with Parkinson’s disease

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Something special happens on Monday mornings at the First Congregational Church in Shrewsbury. A group of people...

Kids Connect: A place for children to learn and grow

By Janice Elizabeth Berte, Contributing Writer   On a sunny afternoon in Natick, several middle school students converge in a large room and gain self-confidence, learn...

‘Write On!’ Author shares tips on how anyone can enjoy writing for pleasure

By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer Irene Hannigan has a confession: “For most of my adult life, I’ve been masquerading as a writer.” For the Lexington resident,...

Hudson couple to run Boston Marathon for Hopkinton respite center

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Hudson/Hopkinton – Monica and Steve Burnett of Hudson work at Dell EMC in Hopkinton and are active members of...

Performing musicals from Boston to Broadway and beyond

  By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Brighton/Weymouth – Musical theater actress and cabaret entertainer Mary Callanan covers a lot of ground. A Brighton native, she...

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...

Marlborough bowler achieves candlepin Hall of Fame

  By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Marlborough – Five decades of competitive successes has led Det Klein of Marlborough to become an inductee into the...