‘The World’s Fastest Man’
Worcester was the longtime home of Major Taylor
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
WORCESTER - There is a bronze statue of Major (Marshall) Taylor at...
Bobby Orr’s Flying Goal Won the 1970 Stanley Cup for the Boston Bruins
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
BOSTON - It’s considered by many hockey fans to be the most famous goal ever. And it produced an iconic photo,...
Local Men form Worcester County Senior Golfers traveling club
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Region - For decades golf has been a popular pastime for seniors, but Dick Lisi of Sturbridge and Joe Condelli of Auburn see it...
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...
Radio host helps raise suicide prevention awareness and funds
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Boston/Framingham – David O’Leary began his longtime career as a radio/television personality at Boston-area stations soon after graduating from...
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...
Once quiet about service, veteran tells story in new book
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
Region - Visibility is a major theme in the life of Vietnam War veteran and author Mike Montigny.
Overseas, he was...
Hudson man spreads holiday cheer as Santa for three decades
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Hudson – Galen “Red” Isaacs of Hudson has owned five Santa suits and traveled on at least 20 fire...
Mitchell recalls time in Major League Baseball
Pitched for several teams in spite of serious eye disease
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Berlin - During his senior year in high school,...
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...