Has adoption touched your life?
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Newton - For Adam Pertman, nothing can compare to writing about adoption. Not the fall of the Berlin Wall,...
Award-winning puppeteer educates audiences in nature
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Southborough – Working as a professional puppeteer throughout New England since 1974, Debbie Costine of Southborough has incorporated her...
‘Write On!’ Author shares tips on how anyone can enjoy writing for pleasure
By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer
Irene Hannigan has a confession: “For most of my adult life, I’ve been masquerading as a writer.”
For the Lexington resident,...
Sudbury woman uses background as botanist to formulate climate change policy
By Brett Peruzzi
Neela de Zoysa is a Sudbury resident originally from Sri Lanka with a deep knowledge of the natural world in both her...
It’s a medical emergency and you don’t speak English: help is on the way
By Serena Howlett, Contributing Writer
Cambridge - Zarita Araújo-Lane does not take “no” for an answer. She is constantly taking on new challenges. And she...
Veteran Boston DJ has also chronicled the rock world as an author
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
BOSTON – Legendary Boston radio DJ Carter Alan originally wanted to be a music writer at a major newspaper. But...
A socially conscious scholar: Patricia Illingworth
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
Cambridge - Ambition alone can propel us towards success. But sometimes ambition is combined with something else. For Patricia Illingworth,...
Boston mourns passing of David Mugar, originator of Fourth of July fireworks show
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
BOSTON - If you’ve ever enjoyed the Fourth of July fireworks at the Boston Pops concert at the city’s Hatch...
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We believe that everyone has something unique about them, a personal story that should be shared so others can learn, be entertained or inspired....
Strength after tragedy
After 9/11, Abington woman focuses on giving back to those in need
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Abington – For Christie Coombs, the second act of...