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.

Social Security warns of caller-ID ‘spoofing’ scheme

Region - The Acting Inspector General of Social Security, Gale Stallworth Stone, is warning citizens about an ongoing caller-ID “spoofing” scheme misusing the Social...

Administrator honored for career in science education

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer  Billerica - The first thing Tony DiLuna would ask prospective teachers is if they really like kids, "because if they...
A Central Perk Coffeehouse based on the famous café` in the TV show “Friends” is coming to Newbury Street in Boston later this year.

‘Friends’ Central Perk Coffeehouse is coming to Boston

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON – Local fans of the TV show “Friends” will soon have a piece of their favorite sitcom to experience....
Drugstores like Walgreens offer hearing aids, but depending on the store, selection and assistance may be limited. Photo/Debbie Spingarn

Over-the-counter hearing aids offer savings but also challenges

By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer Drugstores like Walgreens offer hearing aids, but depending on the store, selection and assistance may be limited.Photo/Debbie Spingarn REGION –...
Two large frames memorialize Marlborough’s World War I veterans and were found in the attic of the American Legion.

World War I artifacts discovered in American Legion attic

By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Nearly everyone can identify with the feeling of finding long-forgotten items stored in the attic. But, when the...

Marlborough resident becomes unlikely advocate for colon cancer screening

Marlborough – At her 50-year annual physical, Marlborough resident Dorothy O’Shea was advised by her doctor that she should undergo a routine colonoscopy. Like many, she was very reluctant.

Celebrating lives filled with love, service and faith

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Marlborough – Years ago, there were many women in America who joined religious orders, choosing to forego a traditional life...

‘Life is not normal right now,’ notes Cambridge psychologist

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Cambridge – The coronavirus pandemic has created an uncertain and unprecedented era with common day-to-day terminology such as essential...