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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...
Boston radio DJ Carter Alan has not only played the music for generations of rock fans, he’s also chronicled it as an author.

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...

We want to put the spotlight on You!

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...