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...
Many Roads Lead to Success
Former TV traffic reporter Cindy Campbell is now communications director for AARP MA
By Kelley Walker Perry, Contributing Writer
BOSTON – Providing accurate and timely information...
Northborough woman celebrates 106th birthday
By Laura Hayes,Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH – The family of Mildred Wheeler gathered at Whitney Place at Northborough on Aug. 13 for a special milestone –...
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...
The smiley face was born in Worcester
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
WORCESTER - Perhaps the most used emoji in the world is the smiley face. Many of us use it on...
Grandmother’s pandemic letters become children’s book series
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Bolton/Hudson – Elizabeth Tewksbary, a Hudson native now residing in Bolton, is the mother and grandmother of a blended...
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...
Marlborough’s ‘VioLynne’ shares her musical gift with others
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH – Lynne “VioLynne” Canavan has a gift she can’t help but share.
The 61-year-old Marlborough resident spends her days traveling around...
Marking 35 years of creating signage for downtown Hudson
By Ed Karvoski, Culture Editor
HUDSON – Paul Tucker continues to create signs that complement the architecture of many businesses, nonprofits and landmarks in downtown...
Medford woman was victim of the ‘Black Dahlia’ unsolved murder
By Brett Peruzzi
Managing Editor
MEDFORD – In January of 1947, a 22-year-old woman who had moved from this Boston-area city with the hope of becoming...