Allan Ganz worked as an ice cream man in Peabody for 67 years, earning himself a place in the Guiness World Records for being the man with the longest career as an ice-cream distributor.

Generations of kids screamed for Allan Ganz’s ice cream

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer PEABODY - One of the most vivid memories from any child’s life, especially if you are of a particular age, is...
Musicians Suzi Stern and George Oldziey met in Austin, Texas in the 1980s when she hired him to play in one of her jazz ensembles.

From Berklee to the Berkshires, Suzi Stern and George Oldziey make beautiful music together

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By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer  REGION - From the Berklee College of Music in Boston to Tanglewood in the Berkshires, Massachusetts is one of the most...
Kenneth Burns, a Shrewsbury man who was an accomplished crew racer, started a crew team at Shrewsbury High School in 1937.

Shrewsbury cop was father of crew racing on Lake Quinsigamond

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By Michael Perna Jr. Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY - The history of crew racing on Lake Quinsigamond originally dates back to the years before the Civil War,...
State Representative Kate Hogan, right, nominated Dr. Patricia Kelly Luoto for the Commonwealth Heroine Award for her work with the Hudson Community Food Pantry.

Hudson heroine helps those dealing with food insecurity

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By Laney Halsey Contributing Writer HUDSON – Dr. Patricia Kelly Luoto is at the heart of many of Hudson’s volunteer initiatives. For over 20 years, Luoto has...
Bill Davis and Christopher Kirk have worked on the Garden of Sweet Remembrance for over 20 years, turning it into one of the most beautiful outdoor spots in Shrewsbury.

‘It’s a magical place’: Two men worked for over 20 years to create Shrewsbury’s...

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By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY – Twenty-three years ago, Shrewsbury’s Garden of Sweet Remembrance was a memory itself. Maybe less than a memory – a...
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...
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