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The late blues musician Eddie Kirkland performing at Johnny D’s nightclub in Somerville. Photo/Tom Hazeltine

Somerville nightclub Johnny D’s was a second home to many

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By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer The late blues musician Eddie Kirkland performing at Johnny D’s nightclub in Somerville.Photo/Tom Hazeltine SOMERVILLE – When they opened in...

Jeannie Martin: Woman of few words

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By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer Arlington - A gifted teacher, poet, social worker and Reiki healer, Jeannie Martin of Arlington can be a woman...
The results of a national study indicate that people who read books for an average of 30 minutes a day live nearly two years longer than their non-book-reading peers.

Study ties reading books to longer life

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By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer     REGION - If you want to stay healthy and live longer, research shows that eating a nutritious diet and maintaining...

‘King of Pop Culture’ values toys and collectibles

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By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Hudson – Gary Sohmers has worked as an appraiser since 1971 and increased his endeavors soon after moving to...
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

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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...

Boston women among book club pioneers

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By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer MILFORD - Don’t forget the Great Books, please. But Oprah’s Book Club was the main inspiration for Milford librarian Anne...
The Old Manse in Concord witnessed the beginning of the American Revolution, the lives of great 19th century American writers, and the beginnings of the transcendentalism movement.

The Old Manse in Concord was home to some of town’s most famous residents

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 By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer CONCORD - The modest-looking house would been famous just for its location: on the banks of the Concord River, just...
The average New England household spends more than $1,500 on energy bills. Half of that amount goes to heating and cooling.

Energy-saving tips don’t have to be complicated or expensive

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By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - Typical of many seniors, George Downie has an aging home. Heating and cooling bills―which typically make up the...
In addition to well-known causes like obesity, high blood pressure can also be influenced by several lesser-known factors.

Eight lesser-known triggers of high blood pressure

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By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - Anyone dealing with high blood pressure (HBP) is at least mildly aware of the usual suspects, or causes,...
This year’s Lilac Sunday at the Arnold Arboretum is celebrating 150 years of the garden’s existence and 112 Lilac Sundays. Photo/Courtesy Jon Hetman, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Celebrations welcome spring across Massachusetts

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By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer REGION - It is time to shake off your heavy coat and the overwhelming feeling of cabin fever for warm...
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