The Massachusetts man who created America’s doughnut habit
By David Wilkening
Contributing Writer
QUINCY - Some reports of his death claimed Dorchester native William Rosenberg created a national habit: making a morning stop for...
‘The World’s Fastest Man’
Worcester was the longtime home of Major Taylor
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
WORCESTER - There is a bronze statue of Major (Marshall) Taylor at...
Former casino manager now counsels gamblers
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Region - Charlie Ordille spends many days and nights at Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville talking to gamblers. But he’s not a...
It’s a medical emergency and you don’t speak English: help is on the way
By Serena Howlett, Contributing Writer
Cambridge - Zarita Araújo-Lane does not take “no” for an answer. She is constantly taking on new challenges. And she...
Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant reflects on 30 years in city government
By Maureen Sullivan, Contributing Writer
Mayor Arthur Vigeant will wrap up a 30-year career in municipal government this fall.Photo/Maureen Sullivan
MARLBOROUGH – The piles of...
Local Men form Worcester County Senior Golfers traveling club
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Region - For decades golf has been a popular pastime for seniors, but Dick Lisi of Sturbridge and Joe Condelli of Auburn see it...
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...
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....
House passes Westborough Representatives legislation
Kane, Dykema and Gregoire bill creates a Women’s Rights History Trail in the commonwealth
Boston - Meeting in a full formal session recently, the House of Representatives...
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...
