Author Lorraine Smith says that “A pause in life is not a period ... follow your passion and never give up!”

Writer Lorraine Smith overcame multiple obstacles to publish her debut novel

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By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer CAMBRIDGE - Many people spend their entire lives gathering stories but never take the time to share them. Others want to,...
“What we do is beyond rewarding,” says retired Leicester police chief Jim Hurley, who created the non-profit organization 4Others Inc., which provides personal hygiene for those in need in the Worcester area. Photo/Submitted

Retired Leicester police chief gives back by creating non-profit organization

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By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer HOLDEN - After a 40-year career in law enforcement, Jim Hurley retired as the chief of police in the town of...

‘The end of an era’: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later

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By Michael Perna Jr. Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY – As anyone who lived anywhere close to Shrewsbury – and even many people who lived farther away –...
“I am very proud and happy knowing that I created something that will leave a legacy within the community,” says Glenda Thomas, this year’s Framingham Senior Heroes Awards winner in the Social Development category.

Framingham honors ‘Senior Heroes’ for sixth consecutive year

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By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer FRAMINGHAM - The sixth annual Framingham Senior Heroes Awards have once again honored four members of the community who generously donate...
United States Postal Service Clerk Tom Brault will become a full-time Santa after retiring from the Westborough Post Office in September.

Westborough Post Office worker to become full-time Santa after retirement

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By Leighah Beausoleil Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH — When kids drop off letters to Santa in the big red mailbox at the Westborough Post Office, they receive...
Evan Hadingham, former science editor for WGBH's Nova science TV show, worked on archaeological sites in the UK and France during his career as an archeologist, science writer, and television producer.

Sharing the world’s wonders: science writer and producer Evan Hadingham

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By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer  REGION – Evan Hadingham, who grew up in post-World War II England, has had an enduring interest in writing about and...
Anthony “Tony” Kurgan Jr. of Hudson served in the National Guard for 37 years and the Massachusetts State Police for 32 years.

Hudson veteran followed in his father’s footsteps

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By John Bishop Contributing Writer HUDSON — Sitting in his home office, complete with an antique roll top desk and decorations representing his many career accomplishments...
Retired NASA astronaut and professor of astronomy Robert Allen Ridley Parker grew up in Shrewsbury.

World-renowned NASA astronaut was raised in Shrewsbury

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By Michael Perna Jr. Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY – As the entire world has been following the Artemis II lunar mission, it was with great surprise that...
Boston Marathon volunteer Sally Watters of Southborough leads a team of about 100 volunteers who help ensure all runners are in the correct grouping when the race begins.

Southborough’s Sally Watters has become a Boston Marathon mainstay

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By Leighah Beausoleil Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH — Sally Watters has never run the Boston Marathon herself, but the Southborough resident has been involved with the iconic...
Kathleen Garvey of Framingham celebrated her 100th birthday in April at St. Patrick’s Manor retirement community after living independently for 99 years. Photo/Glenda Thomas

Framingham woman hits the century mark

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By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer FRAMINGHAM- Living 100 years is a rare milestone. Kathleen Garvey marked her 100th birthday on Thursday, April 16 and celebrated with...
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