Cohousing another option for some people as they age
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION – When Julie Wittes Schlack and her husband Mark Schlack were in their 50s they didn’t consider themselves old....
Health Savings Accounts can mean big savings
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - A Health Savings Account (HSA) is used to save and pay for future medical expenses. But bear in...
NextGen TV rolling out in two Massachusetts markets
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
“NextGen TV is the soon-to-be new standard for over-the-air television,” says Jordan Walton, executive director of the Massachusetts Broadcasters...
Dance your way to fitness and friendship
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
REGION - Whether it’s a memory of a class, a crowded nightclub, or a relative’s wedding, we’ve probably all danced...
Berkshires offer a lot of attractions for a quick getaway trip
By Sandi Barrett
Contributing Writer
REGION - The Berkshires is an enclave for art appreciation, eclectic music, and fine food. Combined with stunning scenery, a laid-back...
Newton caterer cooks up support for all
Using food to ‘repair the world’
By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer
NEWTON - Growing up in the South in the middle of the 20th century, Jeanie...
Waterville Valley is a multi-generation destination with more than just skiing
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
Waterville Valley has plenty of winter activities for non-skiers, including snowshoeing.Photo/Submitted
WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH - Unplug, connect with family, and...
Cambridge’s Joyce Chen was America’s queen of Chinese cuisine
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
CAMBRIDGE - Born into a wealthy family in Peking (Beijing) China in 1917, Joyce Chen grew up in a household...
Hetty Friedman: Weaving as a Way of Life
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
Newton - Being downsized does not necessarily have to mean being downgraded. For Hetty Friedman, 68, leaving her thirty-year corporate...
Cape Cod’s best lobster rolls appeal to a variety of tastes
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
Overstuffed, gorgeous lobster rolls are synonymous with New England oceanside vacations. On a recent trip to Cape Cod we set...