FBI agent John Connolly crossed the line with mob boss Whitey Bulger
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Boston born and disgraced FBI agent John Joseph Connolly Jr. crossed the line in his relationship with the late...
A passion for community and pickleball has helped Nelson Ball reach icon status in...
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Nelson Ball has been called the “father of pickleball” in Westborough. And it all started with one fateful “pop.”
While...
It was always ‘time to make the doughnuts’ for Fred the Baker
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
REGION - Although Michael Vale, aka Fred the Baker, passed away in 2005, he is still Dunkin’ Donuts’ most iconic advertising...
From student to president: Frederick W. Clark Jr. of Bridgewater State University
By Nance Ebert
Contributing Writer
BRIDGEWATER – Frederick W. Clark Jr., the president of Bridgewater State University, has a stronger than usual bond to the university...
Shrewsbury woman helps seniors stay ‘fit for life’
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY – “If we’re going to live longer, why not be happier and healthier?”
That question is posed by a Shrewsbury woman...
Waltham man has been a competitive track and field athlete for over 50 years
By Nance Ebert
Contributing Writer
WALTHAM – Jon Berit started running as a kid and hasn’t slowed down yet. A competitive track and field athlete since...
Grafton resident provides meals that matter
By Kristen Remillard
Contributing Writer
GRAFTON – Long-time Grafton resident Lori Houlden-Girard recognized a need in her community and wanted to help. It inspired her to...
From Somerville to “The Godfather,” actor Alex Rocco was the real deal
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
SOMERVILLE - Somerville native and gangster turned actor Alex Rocco had lived a life one could easily surmise that it could...
Oil man: Tony Basile, CEO of Catania Oils
By Nance Ebert
Contributing Writer
AYER – Anthony (Tony) Basile’s family has been in the oil business for well over a century. Just not the type...
Meet the former ‘SNL’ cast members from Massachusetts
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
REGION - Cast members of the sketch comedy TV show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) have been tickling audiences’ funny bones for...
