Award-winning puppeteer educates audiences in nature

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Southborough – Working as a professional puppeteer throughout New England since 1974, Debbie Costine of Southborough has incorporated her...

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,...
Tupperware home parties were the main sales channel for the popular kitchen storage product during the 1950s and 1960s.

How Earl Tupper turned one product into a household name

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer LEOMINSTER - Born in New Hampshire in 1907, Earl Tupper grew up in Central Massachusetts. During the Depression, he struggled...
DJ Barry Scott has been providing a unique service to millions of music fans by playing B-sides and so-called “one-hit wonders” that do not sell as well and so do not get played on most other stations.

Radio legend Barry Scott keeps finding your favorite “lost” songs

By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer  BOSTON - “I never wanted to do anything else!” This is how DJ, writer, and dance party impresario Barry Scott responded...

Hudson couple to run Boston Marathon for Hopkinton respite center

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Hudson/Hopkinton – Monica and Steve Burnett of Hudson work at Dell EMC in Hopkinton and are active members of...
Lynne “VioLynne” Canavan. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dynamic Harvard duo offers advice on finding happiness and purpose

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer CAMBRIDGE - In their book “The Two Most Important Days: How to Find Your Purpose and Live a Happier, Healthier Life,” Dr....