Lisa Ryan, Plymouth psychologist, caring for our minds in a pandemic

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer Plymouth - It has been busy and challenging times for psychologists, including Lisa Ryan, 70. Not only are people getting...
Roberto Mighty of Holden is producer and host of the new public television series “getting dot OLDER”. Photo/Celestial Media LLC

Holden producer/host documents ‘getting older’ on public television

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor HOLDEN – Roberto Mighty of Holden hadn’t given much thought to aging until he turned 50. That’s when eye...

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...

Girls Inc. of Worcester CEO inspires young women by example to be ‘strong, smart...

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Throughout Victoria Waterman’s career, there have been a number of “serendipitous steps” that have happened along the way, leading her...
Natick artist Karin Stanley combines her passions for both sculpture and garden design. Photo/Deborah Burke Henderson

Natick sculptor and garden designer finds inspiration in nature

By Deborah Burke Henderson Contributing Writer NATICK - On a recent visit to Carrara, Italy, artist Karin Stanley acquired new carving techniques from master sculptor Boutros...
Peter Maybay, left, and Jeanne Wickson, relatives of Michael Blanchette, listen to presentations made during the second annual Medal of Liberty/Medal of Fidelity ceremony on Nov. 9 at the Marlborough Senior Center. Michael Blanchette was killed in Vietnam in 1970; his portrait is on the table.

Marlborough honors fallen veterans with Medal of Liberty

By Maureen Sullivan, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – Jeanne Wickson remembers babysitting Michael Blanchette. “He had such a sense of humor,” she said. Blanchette’s cousin, Peter Maybay, recalled...
Cambridge chef Joyce Chen was honored in 2014 by the U.S. Postal Service when she was included in the “Celebrity Chefs Forever” stamp series.

Cambridge’s Joyce Chen was America’s queen of Chinese cuisine

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer CAMBRIDGE - Born into a wealthy family in Peking (Beijing) China in 1917, Joyce Chen grew up in a household...

Committed to helping others: Ruth Whitney, a connected woman

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer Cambridge - Ruth Whitney, 75, is a native of New York state. She came to Cambridge the summer before her...
“Volunteering is such a joyful and welcoming gift,” said Maureen Dickey, who was recognized for her role in improving community health.

Framingham recognizes its ‘senior heroes’

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer FRAMINGHAM – In every community, there are unsung heroes. Framingham is ensuring some of its seniors get the recognition they...

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Helping with tools to empower children and women in Africa  By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer   In 2007, when she was working for the Clinton Foundation on...