Jeff’s Place offers a ‘home’ to grieve and heal
By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer
Framingham - When her brother, Jeff, died almost 40 years ago, Jenny Kaplan became a bereaved sibling. But, she said,...
Shirley Moore – Leading the way for wayward pups
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
Sudbury - Leading a successful nonprofit for over 20 years is a testament to love, dedication, and an ever present...
Shuffleboard – Not only found on ship decks
By G. Gregory Tooker, State Ambassador, MA Senior Games
Tewksbury - Cheryle and John Laffey are recently retired but full of energy and anxious to...
Administrator honored for career in science education
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
Billerica - The first thing Tony DiLuna would ask prospective teachers is if they really like kids, "because if they...
Honoring Westborough’s Frank and Fannie Forbes
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough - Ed Turner, owner of the Art & Frame Emporium in the Westborough Shopping Center, grew up in Westborough....
Shrewsbury volunteer continues family legacy as food pantry coordinator
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury – Back in the mid-1990s, Shrewsbury resident Maria Kassos took to heart the values instilled by her parents by...
Grafton man recalls posing for iconic Norman Rockwell painting
By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer
Grafton – In 1958, Ed Locke was an eight-year-old boy having lunch in his school’s cafeteria, when fellow Stockbridge resident...
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...
Lynn Margherio & Cradles to Crayons – Sharing the spirit of giving throughout the...
By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer
Boston – When Lynn Margherio, the founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, was growing up, she and her siblings...
Veterans Services Center dedicated in memory of fallen Westborough Marine
Michael Haskell was killed in 1983 Beirut attack
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Region – Framingham State University (FSU) dedicated its Veterans Services Center...
