Getting cast as a movie extra, being featured in a short film or landing a role in a commercial can not only be fun, it could be the beginning of the next chapter in your life.

Casting calls can start a new chapter for aspiring older actors

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - As visions of retirement life grow sharper in focus and plans for what is next in that chapter...

How the Parker Brothers of Medford monopolized the game industry

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer MEDFORD – One of the country’s most iconic board game companies started with a game created by a teenager in...
The Hilltop Steak House on Route 1 in Saugus was reported to be the highest-grossing and busiest restaurant in the entire country during its heyday. Photo/Elizabeth Thomsen Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED)

Hilltop Steak House once ruled Route 1 in Saugus

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Editor SAUGUS - Once reported to be the highest-grossing and busiest restaurant in the entire country by Restaurants & Institutions magazine,...
The Worcester Art Museum (WAM), with its 38,000 art objects, is a prime reason for the city’s high rating for visitors. Photo/Submitted

Worcester growing as an arts and culture destination

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer WORCESTER  - This city is sometimes derisively known as “Wormtown” and at times with a possibly more dignified designation: “Heart...
Dr. Todd Ellerin

Dr. Todd Ellerin

Infectious disease specialist offers insights into pandemic     By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor  South Weymouth – As a physician specializing in infectious diseases, Dr. Todd Ellerin...

Award-winning Revere teacher turns her punk rock youth into life lessons for students

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer REVERE - Nancy Barile teaches English to some tough kids at Revere High School, but she’s not easily shocked or...
From late September to late October, Massachusetts and the other New England states offer beautiful fall foliage for visitors to enjoy.

Beautiful Spots for Fall Foliage Viewing in New England

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer REGION - It's time for a perfect fall getaway. With gorgeous foliage just a short road trip away, New England...
Daniel Faucher is known for creating distinctive bridal gowns.

Boston fashion designer got his start at an early age

By Kelley Walker Perry, Contributing Writer BOSTON - As a boy in upstate New York, Daniel Faucher raced other neighborhood children on bicycles to St....
A recent cost figure for a standard funeral home service was set at $7,000 to $12,000.

Pre-planning instead of pre-paying for your funeral

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer BOSTON - The Boston-based Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts ― which has a lot of credibility because it is...
The Center of Retirement Research at Boston College found that one strong indicator of whether long-term care was needed is whether a person is in good health during his or her 60s.

Should you buy long-term care insurance?

By David Wilkening Contributing Writer REGION - If you want the protection of buying long-term care insurance, it helps if you have a lot of money....