Northborough couple teach disabled to ski

Northborough – Fred and Barbara Kohout are no strangers to a ski slope. They have enjoyed the winter sport for most of their lives, and have shared their love of the sport as certified ski instructors at various ski resorts for 20 years. They also have volunteered their time at a number of adaptive ski programs, and have been instrumental in the Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports (WVAS) Learn-to-Ski weekend in New Hampshire, which started three years ago.

Physician Focus: Protect your hearing

Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent medical conditions affecting Americans of all ages, with more than 30 million Americans age 12 and older having some level of impaired hearing, according to the National Institute on Deafness. Among Americans 45 and older, hearing impairment is one of the most common chronic conditions and can lead to social isolation, functional decline, and even depression.
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A passion for helping underserved students find entrepreneurial success

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Ten ways to age positively

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‘Nana Camp 2021’

HOPEDALE - Many grandparents across the Commonwealth are reunited with their grandchildren again after a long time of social distancing due to the pandemic.  Paula...
As head gardener of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Robin Pydynkowski is responsible for the grounds of three campuses and 35 buildings.

Salem museum’s head gardener ‘digs’ her job

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer SALEM - If you love gardening, what could be better than working as head gardener at a museum with many...
The Breakers Morning Room is a study in shine and reflection. Photo/Courtesy of Newport Mansions

Visit the Newport mansions decorated for the Christmas season

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer The Breakers Morning Room is a study in shine and reflection.Photo/Courtesy of Newport Mansions NEWPORT, R.I. - Gaze in wonder...

Experiencing fall foliage in a whole new way

By Victor Block Jill and Bill Kelly oooh and aaah at the scenery passing below the hot air balloon in which they’re sailing gently above...