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It’s good to be WISE

Assumption University WISE program engages lifelong learners during pandemic and beyond   By Jane Keller Gordon Worcester - Art history, bird watching, and immunology are three of...
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...

The Poetess and Entrepreneur: Valerie Paavonpera

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer Ipswich  - Valerie Paavonpera, 64, is a brave and adaptable woman.  Not many would leave their dream job, their country,...

For many facets of community, pandemic’s impact includes food insecurity

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Region - Food is a basic necessity for survival, yet for far too many people, being able to get food...

Local Men form Worcester County Senior Golfers traveling club

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer Region - For decades golf has been a popular pastime for seniors, but Dick Lisi of Sturbridge and Joe Condelli of Auburn see it...

Jeff’s Place offers a ‘home’ to grieve and heal

By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer Framingham - When her brother, Jeff, died almost 40 years ago, Jenny Kaplan became a bereaved sibling. But, she said,...

Attorney presents his case for changing career to comedian

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Wakefield – The resume of a particular former Essex County assistant district attorney and criminal defense trial attorney also...

Working as Museum’s Train Curator keeps Beverly man on track

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer Wenham - Rob Flanagan’s interest in model trains began when he received his first set as a Christmas present when...

Ruth Pointer calls Massachusetts home

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Hopedale - Ruth Pointer’s life has been split in two halves: before and after. In many ways, after has...

Meet Lady Maria Chaffington, Jane Austen’s ‘friend’

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Hudson - Speaking in an English accent and dressed in a gown from the early 1800s, Lady Maria (pronounced...