U.S. Rep. James McGovern presents the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward Daly.

Daly awarded Congressional Gold Medal

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Worcester native is honored for services during World War II Shrewsbury – At the height of World War II, in 1943,...
Ron Burton Sr football

Changing lives at the Ron Burton Training Village

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Hubbardston - In 1960, for the first time up until that point, the New England Patriots scored a first-round...
The hives in action

Local beekeeper brings ‘nectah’ to Westborough

By Kate Tobiasson, Contributing Writer One Westborough resident has been quietly promoting female empowerment for years through a unique field: bees. Gerry Gross first found...
Fort Delaware reeneactor

Wilmington – history, art, and culture

By Victor Block, Travel Writer The contrast between members of the du Pont family who settled in Wilmington, Delaware and the surrounding Brandywine Valley at...

Newton sports nutritionist offers practical advice to help you live your best life

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Newton - You don’t have to be a star athlete to benefit from the deep nutritional knowledge of sports...

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...

Shrewsbury couple fosters community’s performing arts

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Writer Shrewsbury – Community-minded couple Joanne and George Smith of Shrewsbury are focused on finding ways to foster the town’s...

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...
Paul Goldman Photo/submitted

Marlborough retiree volunteers to enhance local watersheds

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Marlborough resident Paul Goldman’s latest volunteer project is a collaboration with metal fabrication students from Assabet Valley...
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...