The Channel nightclub in Boston, which was situated on the Fort Point Channel, was one of the city’s leading live music spots in the 1980s.

The Channel nightclub was one of Boston’s top live music spots in the 1980s

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Thinking back to nights at the legendary 1980s Boston nightclub The Channel will likely unleash a flood of...

Athlete, musician and broadcaster reflects on achieving goals

Worcester resident Marty Ayotte, age 62, has become known as a multitalented athlete, musician and radio broadcaster. Being an incomplete paraplegic doesn’t slow his pace as he pedals a handcycle around the city at least three days a week. He has completed 11 marathons, five half-marathons and one 10K.

Senior Songsters take show on the road for love of music

(l to r) Evans Cheeseman, Bill Harrington, Jack Gracey and Ford Sanborn sing “Home on the Range.” By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer As the founders,...
Having a plan, including sorting items into piles to keep, donate, or throw out, can help simplify and speed up the decluttering and organization of your home.

Decluttering and organizing your home has multiple benefits

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Whether you are downsizing, helping a friend or aging parent clean out their home or just want to...

Love of the game inspires Massachusetts Miracles

Terry Durkin (left) shoots a basket in a game against a team from Maine in the Maine Senior Games held in September. By John Orrell,...
(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...

Find your calm through tai chi and qigong

Ray Caisse (l) and Dave Crocker By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer Westford/Ayer - Dave Crocker, 71, and Ray Caisse, 77, have a lot in common....

Aruba is the perfect winter getaway

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An explosion of scarlet, purple and other vivid colors of lush tropical foliage sets off a gleaming white sand beach that rims the azure sea.

Mynamar – centuries of history, culture and beauty

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By Victor Block Part 2 of 2   My first surprise was that a Buddhist monk in Myanmar (Me-un-mahr) speaks enough English to have a conversation....

Core of New England life

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While the family-run businesses that give New England much of its identity have become less the norm, those that remain have preserved a way of life where everyone knows your name — or face.