Rising from the ashes: artist Aaron Meshon

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By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer GREAT BARRINGTON - For many people, challenges are a sign that it is time to change your life’s path, whether it’s...
Vieng Maligna-Majercik, center, programming coordinator in the Mind & Memory Care unit at Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings, fled communist Laos at 14 years old with her family.

‘Each of us has our own story’: She escaped Laos at 14. Today, she...

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SHREWSBURY – Every day, Vieng Maligna-Majercik greets the residents of Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings with warmth and compassion. And until recently, few...
Steve and Lori Belfiore own Grafton Grill & Crust and the Uncommon Cow, two of the town’s popular eateries. Photo/Evan Walsh

‘I want to make this town better’: Grafton couple’s passion for community resulted in...

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By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer GRAFTON – For over a decade, Steve Belfiore embraced corporate life. His job – working in telephone sales at the height...
Shredded wheat cereal was first mass-produced for consumers in a Worcester factory starting in 1895.

Worcester’s cereal king changed breakfast eating habits with shredded wheat

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer WORCESTER – For over a century, shredded wheat has been a staple breakfast cereal among healthy eaters. But did you know...
Communication expert Chuck Goldstone has worked with major corporations like Keurig and Pepsi to help them explain complexity in a simple way.

Communication guru Chuck Goldstone simplifies complex stories

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By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer REGION - Chuck Goldstone is many things to many people. A self-described author, entrepreneur, radio commentator, astute observer, insight extractor, purveyor...
John Barron of Shrewsbury has turned his prostate cancer battle into a book that helps other men fighting the disease.

The book born from bad news: Shrewsbury author turns prostate cancer battle into blueprint

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By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY – When John Barron had a prostatectomy, he hoped the removal of his prostate – a walnut-sized gland located below...
Claude Shannon was also a mathematician and MIT professor who teamed up with Edward O. Thorp to create a device that gave gamblers an edge over casinos. Photo/Courtesy of the MIT Museum

MIT professors invented device that gave gamblers an edge

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer CAMBRIDGE - Anyone who frequents casinos would love to beat the house at least more than once or twice each and...
Janette Kelley, the Betty Crocker spokesperson and director of the General Mills’ Test Kitchen and Home Services Department, lived in Norwell for many years. Photo/Courtesy of General Mills

Norwell’s Janette Kelley was the driving force behind the Betty Crocker brand

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer NORWELL – If mom or grandma did not bake a homemade cakes from scratch, chances are they relied upon a box...
Victor Catacchio has cleaned and polished more than 30,000 cars and motorcycles at his business, Catacchio Auto Detail in North Grafton.

‘It’s a good feeling’: Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for...

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By Micky Baca Contributing Writer GRAFTON – Cars have changed a lot over 43 years, but Victor Catacchio’s passion has stayed the same. Catacchio enjoys making...
Carol Bishop, Westborough’s 88-year-old pickleball coordinator, has been a competitive athlete since junior high school, and spent her professional career as a physical education teacher.

88-year-old Westborough pickleball coach is trailblazer for women’s sports

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By Diane Gay Ridley Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH — By 8 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, dozens of local players aged 55 and older have...
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