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Honoring U.S. presidents from Massachusetts

REGION - Today, Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is the holiday when the entire country celebrates all of the (so far) men...

On This Day: Rock guitarist J. Geils’ birthday

REGION - Rock guitarist John Warren Geils Jr., better known as J. Geils, was born on this day, February 20, in 1946. While attending college...
Earl Wood, center, is presented with a Quilt of Valor on Tuesday, July 16, in his home.

Two Westborough veterans awarded quilts

By Maureen Sullivan Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – A hot and humid summer’s afternoon is not usually the best time to present a quilt. However, when it comes...

Marlborough doctor runs COVID-19 vaccine clinic for school nurses

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Region - Marlborough doctor Louis Kuchnir mobilized a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in just 14 hours, earlier this month.  Amid a national...
Cambridge native Lenny Clarke was part of the 1980s “Boston comedy wave” that launched many careers, and has gone from doing standup comedy in bars to appearing in numerous TV shows and movies.

Lenny Clarke: Legendary comedian from Boston’s 1980s ‘comedy wave’

By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer CAMBRIDGE - During his days serving as a janitor in Cambridge’s city hall, Lenny Clarke may not have seen himself making...
After being diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis more than a decade ago, Glenda Thomas of Framingham joined a support group and later became the New England support group leader for the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation. Photo/Submitted

Framingham woman became a patient, then an advocate, for rare disease

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer After being diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis more than a decade ago, Glenda Thomas of Framingham joined a support group...
“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...
Victor A. “Perry” Sacco recently celebrated his 100th birthday. The WWII veteran and longtime restaurateur was honored by the American Legion Vincent F. Picard Post 234 on April 2.

Northborough legion honors World War II veteran

By Maureen Sullivan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – Victor A. “Perry” Sacco owned two restaurants in Northborough and one in Worcester. He is also a veteran of...

84 year old Shrewsbury woman becomes U.S. citizen

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – By her own admission, Magdalena Margelony doesn’t “do well on tests.”  But recently she overcame her fears and...