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,...

Genealogy tourism is a fast-growing trend

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Planning a visit to Poland, where his ancestors had lived, Bernard Janicki went online and tracked down the parish priest in the village where his mother had been born. When he arrived in that small town, the pastor helped him examine church records dating back to the early 20th century.

Women create quilt to raise Alzheimer’s awareness

Watertown – When Bernadette Holbrook was just 57 years old, she was diagnosed with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s; one of a rare 5 percent of people with Alzheimer’s who are diagnosed before their 65th birthday. Her husband, Alan, became a devoted caregiver and a passionate advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association. In 2013, after living with the disease for eight years, Bernadette passed away on May 27 at the age of 65.

Honor Flight New England marks 40th D.C. trip for WWII veterans

On Nov. 1, Honor Flight New England marked its 40th one-day trip to Washington, D.C. Since its first flight in June 2009, trips have been made by 1,361 World War II (WWII) veterans or terminally ill veterans including 34 prisoners of war (POW), 53 women, 20 sets of brothers, and seven husband and wife couples. Each veteran is transported roundtrip free of charge.

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.

Gould spreads ‘sunshine at Maine camp’

Over the past 30 years, Massachusetts resident Anna Gould has been putting her heart and soul into running Camp Sunshine, a facility that focuses on children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Gould and her late husband, Dr. Larry Gould, started Camp Sunshine on Sebago Lake in Casco, Maine, in the early 1980s.

Local volunteer teacher awarded for sharing his passion for space

Shrewsbury – When Shrewsbury resident Robert Mersereau retired 10 years ago, “I needed a new sense of purpose,” he said. Little did he know then that, at 71, his new “career” as a volunteer would bring him much more than that.

Unique sympathy gifts that last a lifetime

A teapot memory lamp from Reflections By Valerie Franchi For decades, flowers have been considered the best way to show sympathy for a family member or...

Crossroads of the Balkans tour combines breathtaking scenery and historic sites

As I strolled along ancient ramparts that encircle a small medieval city, the view changed with each twist and turn. On one side was a labyrinth of narrow streets lined by tile roofed stone buildings. In the other direction were stunning views of the Adriatic Sea.

Reading Nooks – Making the most of a small space

Reading in a cozy chair is still desirable for a lot of people. Though you may be sitting with your Kindle instead of a bound text, the expression "curled up with a book" sounds so much more appealing than proclaiming that you are getting comfortable with your iPad. Right?