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...
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 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...
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’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...
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...
Susie Rheault
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...
