Celebrating famous Massachusetts residents during Black History Month

REGION - There are several very well-known Black people with Massachusetts ties who are justly celebrated in February during Black History Month. Former enslaved...
Queen Elizabeth II’s 1976 visit was the first time a member of the British royal family had visited Boston, where the American Revolution against English rule began.

Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Boston recalled after her passing

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer BOSTON - When Great Britain’s beloved and longest-reigning monarch died at the age of 96, they mourned her not just...
William F. Galvin, the longest-serving Secretary of the Commonwealth in state history, first assumed the office in 1995.

Lifelong commitment to public service

Longtime Secretary of the Commonwealth manages everything from elections to census counts By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer BOSTON – Born and raised in the Boston...
John Adams

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...

Dr. Tom Winters

New England pioneer in occupational medicine By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Stow - Tom Winters spent much of his youth in Montana—climbing mountains, fly fishing,...

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...

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...

From admissions director to school founder

By Elizabeth Rose, Contributing Writer Hamilton - Like many magical tales, this one begins with a child.  Christine Ozahowski had three daughters. Over 20 years ago...
Daniel Faucher is known for creating distinctive bridal gowns.

Boston fashion designer got his start at an early age

By Kelley Walker Perry, Contributing Writer BOSTON - As a boy in upstate New York, Daniel Faucher raced other neighborhood children on bicycles to St....

Laurie Moskowitz-Corrois

Helping children work through grief with art By Lauren B. Schiffman, Contributing Writer Arlington - Decades ago, as a young mother, Laurie Moskowitz-Corrois, LMHC, REAT,...