Cambridge Typewriter in Arlington, one of the last typewriter stores in New England, will close its doors forever on March 31.

Arlington typewriter store closing after more than half a century

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer ARLINGTON - After more than 50 years in business, owner Tom Furrier has made the decision to close up shop, and...
Gorton’s Seafood of Gloucester pivoted to the new technique of freezing fish to preserve it because of an unpaid bill of $1 million for a shipment of salt cod to Italy in 1923.

Mussolini’s nonpayment was catalyst for Gorton’s and Birdseye frozen food success

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer GLOUCESTER - It is probably safe to say few people would have Italian dictator Benito Mussolini as the reason behind Gorton...
The 1973 horror film “The Exorcist” drew public attention to the phenomenon of demonic possession and exorcism. Photo/Wikipedia

Exorcism room at College of the Holy Cross continues to intrigue

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer WORCESTER - One of the most critically acclaimed horror films in cinematic history is undoubtedly 1973’s “The Exorcist.” In fact, it...
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