Once quiet about service, veteran tells story in new book

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Region - Visibility is a major theme in the life of Vietnam War veteran and author Mike Montigny. Overseas, he was...

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...

Edna Pruce – Breaking barriors while advocating for others

By Serena Howlett, Contributing Writer Quincy - In the spring of 1956 a new member of the US Air Force Nurse Corps was ordered to...

Jan Latorre-Stiller, a warm-hearted woman

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer Waltham - Even when she was a young woman, Jan Latorre-Stiller, now 68, worked on behalf of elders.  Perhaps, it’s...

Has adoption touched your life?

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Newton -  For Adam Pertman, nothing can compare to writing about adoption. Not the fall of the Berlin Wall,...
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Scituate cookbook author serves over 60 recipes with a creative flair

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Scituate – Michelle M. McGrath of Scituate integrates artistic and marketing skills in her work. The most recent result...

Shirley Moore – Leading the way for wayward pups

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer Sudbury - Leading a successful nonprofit for over 20 years is a testament to love, dedication, and an ever present...
Roberto Mighty of Holden is producer and host of the new public television series “getting dot OLDER”. Photo/Celestial Media LLC

Holden producer/host documents ‘getting older’ on public television

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor HOLDEN – Roberto Mighty of Holden hadn’t given much thought to aging until he turned 50. That’s when eye...

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...

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...