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William F. Galvin, the longest-serving Secretary of the Commonwealth in state history, first assumed the office in 1995.

Lifelong commitment to public service

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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...
Victor A. “Perry” Sacco recently celebrated his 100th birthday. The WWII veteran and longtime restaurateur was honored by the American Legion Vincent F. Picard Post 234 on April 2.

Northborough legion honors World War II veteran

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By Maureen Sullivan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – Victor A. “Perry” Sacco owned two restaurants in Northborough and one in Worcester. He is also a veteran of...
Westborough native Louis E. Denfeld rose through the ranks of the U.S Navy over his long career, eventually becoming the Chief of Naval Operations and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Photo/Restoration by Phil Kittredge

Westborough was home for the Navy’s highest-ranking officer

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By Kristina Nilson Allen, Contributing Writer Westborough native Louis E. Denfeld rose through the ranks of the U.S Navy over his long career, eventually...
Hunter Cheney, left, director of marketing and communication for the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, escorts 101-year-old WWII veteran Russell Phipps.

WWII veteran celebrates 101 years of memories at American Heritage Museum

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By Maureen Sullivan, Contributing Writer HUDSON – Russell Phipps is 101 years old. He’s hard of hearing and needs a cane to move around. But he...
Boston radio DJ Carter Alan has not only played the music for generations of rock fans, he’s also chronicled it as an author.

Veteran Boston DJ has also chronicled the rock world as an author

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By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor BOSTON – Legendary Boston radio DJ Carter Alan originally wanted to be a music writer at a major newspaper. But...
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

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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...
Deval Patrick served as governor of Massachusetts from 2007 to 2015, the first African-American to hold this position in the state, as well as the first Democrat since Michael Dukakis. Photo: Eric Haynes / Governor's Office

‘Leave things better for others’ says former governor Deval Patrick

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By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer REGION - When Deval Patrick became governor of Massachusetts in 2007, he spoke of hope and change, leading with the...

When President Bill Clinton Came to Framingham

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By Brett Peruzzi Managing Editor FRAMINGHAM - President Bill Clinton’s visit to the hub of MetroWest in 1994 was the first presidential visit to the city,...
Michael S. Dukakis, the longest serving governor in Massachusetts history, is retired but still keeps busy serving on the boards of several non-profit organizations. Photo/Submitted

Longest serving governor is retired but still busy

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer BROOKLINE - The longest serving governor in Massachusetts history, Michael S. Dukakis is known for many accomplishments over his lifetime....

Bobby Orr’s Flying Goal Won the 1970 Stanley Cup for the Boston Bruins

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By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor BOSTON - It’s considered by many hockey fans to be the most famous goal ever. And it produced an iconic photo,...
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