Transgender actor frustrated by lack of roles
By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer
SOMERVILLE - Born Victor Campisi, as Vic Clay he met success as an actor, but life has been tougher...
Tower Hill Botanic Garden a year-round destination
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
BOYLSTON - There are many ways to escape colder weather but here’s one that is probably unexpected: A visit to...
Tips for managing menopause
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - Night sweats, hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, dry skin, thinning hair, sleep issues and more are all...
Dogs can present challenges for obtaining home health care
By Debbie Spingarn
Contributing Writer
NORWOOD – Tom Smith of Norwood, whose wife Judi required 24-hour, seven-days-a-week home care due to ALS, described his experience finding caregivers...
Balance exercises can prevent falls and improve quality of life
By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer
Ashland physical therapist Elaine Hays conducts an initial foot flexibility assessment to determine a patient's range of motion.Photo/Submitted
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New Arlo Guthrie exhibit a highlight at Boch Center Folk Americana Roots Hall of...
By Sandi Barrett
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - "Alice's Restaurant Massacree," a favorite song of Arlo Guthrie fans, debuted at the 1967 Newport Folk Festival. Guthrie, who...
The importance of eating enough leafy greens
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Vegetables come in all sorts of forms, sizes and colors and are packed with vital nutrients. Red beets,...
Marrying later in life has considerations younger couples may not face
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - Being young and in love, many people overlook things that can stress a healthy relationship. Marrying later in...
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...
Citgo sign is a beloved symbol of Boston
By Colin McCandless
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Perhaps no other symbol is more recognizable or beloved by Bostonians than the Citgo sign situated on the roof...