Gould conquers Mt. Washington for 30th consecutive year

By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer Gardner – Back in the 1980s, Jeff Gould, now 54, was in the habit of running a slew of “crazy”...

Working together to help girls power through grief

By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer Norwell - Losing a mother at any age is a heartrending experience, but the death of a mother when a...

Rev. Liz Walker’s ‘faith in fashion’ benefits PTSD healing

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/Newton – Formerly broadcasting the news from WBZ-TV channel 4’s anchor desk, the Rev. Liz Walker is now sharing vital...

Hospice volunteers brighten patients’ lives

By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer Marlborough - As volunteer coordinator for MetroWest Hospice in Marlborough, Michael Del Vecchio is always on the lookout, always recruiting...

Worcester couple reflects on 50 years of love and laughter

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Worcester – What is the secret to a long happy marriage? For Lillian and Donald Griffin, Sr., who have been...

Honored for contributions in fight against HIV/AIDS

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston – The Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast marked its 30th anniversary this past March at Boston’s John F. Kennedy...

Acton couple changes lives with donated home furnishings

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer Ira Smith made a good living working as an engineer for Raytheon in its Patriot missile program, enough for him and his...

Former NHL player passing on love of game to kids in need

By Matt Dunn, Contributing Writer Region - Local Massachusetts resident and former NHL player Jeff Serowik has transitioned from his role as top-scoring defenseman to...

‘Downton Abbey: The Exhibition’ now open in Boston for limited engagement

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Boston – When news broke that there will be a “Downton Abbey” movie out this summer, fans of the wildly...

Seasoned—a magazine geared to older adults —led by accomplished cookbook author

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Cambridge - Growing up in Iowa in the 1950s, Doc (John) Willoughby had the unusual good fortune of tasting...