Hildy Grossman

Giving a voice to raising lung cancer awareness and funding

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Brookline – Clinical psychologist, vocalist and lung cancer survivor Hildy Grossman of Brookline got her diagnosis while caring for...

Journal writing courses help uncover memories

Quinlan learned how to make her writing group participants feel comfortable discussing events from their lives that they had perhaps never previously revealed.

A Sheriff for the people – Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Since 2010, Lewis Evangelidis has served as Worcester County Sheriff, overseeing the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction in West...

Tech-savvy Algonquin students use their skills to help Northborough senior citizens

Northborough - Senior citizens who have questions about their iPhones, iPads, Macs and PCs can find answers at Technology Afternoons, held from 2:15 to 4 p.m., two Thursdays a month at the Northborough Senior Center. Eileen Parker, Algonquin Regional High School math teacher, leads the school’s Community Action Program (CAP), which provides student volunteers for a variety of activities, including Technology Afternoons.

Sudbury woman uses background as botanist to formulate climate change policy

By Brett Peruzzi Neela de Zoysa is a Sudbury resident originally from Sri Lanka with a deep knowledge of the natural world in both her...

Setting sail on a mid-life second act

By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer Many may dream of a second act in life, such as pursuing a new job or hobby, but do not...
Notifications from Alexa Together provide assurance that an elderly person is going about their typical daily routine. Photo/Courtesy of Amazon.com

Alexa Together is next generation of remote assistance for older adults

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor REGION - Alexa, the voice-activated digital assistant from Amazon that is present already in so many homes, is now the...
Balderdash Cellars winery in Richmond offers a scenic spot to sip local wines and enjoy live music and food trucks on many weekends. Photo/Sandi Barrett

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...
A fluffernutter sandwich is a fond childhood memory for many Massachusetts natives.

Our fondness for fluffernutter is forever

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer LYNN – PB&J may be an old favorite and peanut butter coupled with banana slices might be a craving for...

Light up the holidays!

Region – As we adjust to the dark days of late autumn/early winter, a display of holiday lights can help brighten our spirits. Here are...