Traits that make a good executor are someone who is trustworthy, organized, empathetic, fair and unbiased, and dependable.

Organization a key trait to being a good executor

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - The role of an executor for a someone’s estate holds a lot of responsibility. It is important for...
Senior skiers can find reduced price lift tickets at resorts across New England.

Take advantage of spring skiing deals for seniors

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer REGION - The ski season is winding down and all skiers are hoping to find that one last stash of...
Planting some unique fruits and vegetables can bring a new dimension to your garden and may help you increase your intake of healthy foods as well.

Liven up your garden with unique fruits and veggies

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - Eat your spinach. Who did not hear that command as a child growing up? Unfortunately, some people carry...
Leqembi targets a type of protein in the brain called beta-amyloid which is thought to be one of the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease.

FDA Approves Leqembi, a promising drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - In June, a drug called Leqembi was given full approval by the FDA, to help slow the progression...
Gov. Maura Healey speaks about recent tax cuts at the Northborough Senior Center. (photo/Laura Hayes)

Gov. Healey travels to Northborough Senior Center to highlight tax cuts

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll joined Northborough officials at the Northborough Senior Center Oct. 10...
The house at 1 Arlington Street in Somerville, still standing today, was the site of the first home telephone, in 1877.

The first residential telephone was at this home in Somerville

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer SOMERVILLE – Many people know the story of the first telephone call, made by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 to...
Tom Caron

Boston broadcaster relishes role sharing sports with rural, suburban New England fans

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Boston - Boston sports anchor Tom Caron speaks fondly of his now longtime employers at the New England Sports Network...
A sign notes the number of deaths due to COVID-19 in Massachusetts as marked by flags on the property of Grafton’s Mike Labee.

COVID-19 memorial in Grafton going strong over a year later

By Morgan Hume, Contributing writer GRAFTON - It has been over a year since the coronavirus pandemic began. Millions of people around the world have...

Holocaust survivor has made a lifelong impact

By Kelley Walker Perry, Contributing Writer  NEWTON – There are those who wish to rewrite history or to simply erase it, as if the past...
Carl the Cardinal stands shrouded in snow. Photo/Submitted

For Marlborough couple, bird sculpture brings joy

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Carl the Cardinal’s life has had its ups-and-downs.  First, he was a tree. Then, he was a seven-foot-tall...