At 61, a Southborough man found singing — now he’s with the Boston Pops
By Shealagh Sullivan
Contributing Writer
SOUTHBOROUGH — David Joyner didn’t always know he could sing.
Holding a tune was one thing, he said. But performing? That was...
Shrewsbury man recalls meeting Pope Francis in Vatican City
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY – The world has been mourning Pope Francis’ death since his passing on April 21. A Shrewsbury resident remembers him...
Singer-songwriter Don White keeps audiences laughing
By Nance Ebert
Contributing Writer
LYNN – Rarely has a musician gotten as much mileage out of poking fun at his hometown as singer-songwriter Don White,...
For Luanne Crosby, music is the key to happiness, togetherness
By Laney Halsey
Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Luanne Crosby’s musical journey began with her first talent show at age 5, leading her to travel the world...
Meet Walter Castagna, Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured municipal employee
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY – In 1985, the charts were dominated by Whitney Houston, A-ha, and Madonna. It was the year Blockbuster opened, “New...
By raising dogs, Northborough couple helps those in need
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH – First, there was Toby. Then Hank, then Hamlet.
Then came Bruno and Bailey, Bunky and Ringo, and Ramsey and Raja....
Splashdown: Needham native and astronaut Sunita Williams returns to Earth
By Brett Peruzzi
Managing Editor
NEEDHAM – After 286 days in space, Needham native and astronaut Sunita Williams is back on Earth. Williams, 59, splashed down...
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...