For healthy feet, take care of your overall well-being

By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer REGION - Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot problems at some point in their lifetime, and adults over the...
Tim Wakefield throws one of his famed knuckleballs. Photo/Waldo Jaquith

Red Sox lose Tim Wakefield, one of their most storied pitchers

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor BOSTON – On October 1, Red Sox Nation was stunned by the news of former Red Sox knuckleball pitcher Tim...

Boston’s Dry Eye Pioneer – Donald R. Korb OD

Donald R. Korb OD Photo/Andy Weigl, Weigl Photography Boston’s Dry Eye Pioneer Donald R. Korb OD By David Bagdon, Publisher Dry eyes are not a new phenomenon, in fact;...

Dover, Delaware, a way of life preserved

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Dressed in their distinctive “plain people” attire, the Amish offer for sale a variety of fresh-baked breads and pies, homemade fudge and other hard-to-resist, diet-busting foods.
“I think DNA is a wonderful tool, but you uncover the good with the bad,” says Melanie McComb, a professional genealogist with American Ancestors - New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston. Photo/Submitted

Genetic genealogy has fueled surge in DNA testing

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  REGION - DNA testing as a means to learn more about your ancestry and family origins has been on the...

Retired ballet dancer promotes diversity as artistic director

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Jamaica Plain – Longtime dance educator Tony Williams draws on his two decades of experience performing internationally with major ballet...

MASS Senior Softball League registration now open

Region - Eastern Massachusetts Senior Softball (EMASS) is now launching its annual recruitment campaign for players age 50 and over. The 400-plus member league...
“I really enjoy having them. It’s a great experience,” says MetroWest realtor Charlene Frary, of her time spent caring for her grandchildren. Photo/Submitted

Grandparents who serve as part-time caregivers of grandchildren also benefit

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  “I really enjoy having them. It’s a great experience,” says MetroWest realtor Charlene Frary, of her time spent caring...
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 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....