On This Day: February 24 – Boston Red Sox player Tony Conigliaro died
BOSTON - Boston Red Sox slugger and right fielder Tony Conigliaro died on this day in 1990 at the age of 45.
Conigliaro was a...
Administrator honored for career in science education
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
Billerica - The first thing Tony DiLuna would ask prospective teachers is if they really like kids, "because if they...
The smiley face was born in Worcester
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
WORCESTER - Perhaps the most used emoji in the world is the smiley face. Many of us use it on...
Sacco and Vanzetti case continues to resonate nearly a century later
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BRAINTREE - When fish peddler Bartolomeo Vanzetti and shoemaker Nicola Sacco immigrated from their native Italy to the United States in...
Historian publishes new book about founder of legendary ‘Spag’s’ store in Shrewsbury
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY – A local historian is sharing stories about Shrewsbury legend Anthony “Spag” Borgatti.
In his new 84-page book, “Spag - His...
League of Women Voters member challenges climate change
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Carlisle resident Launa Zimmaro walks the talk. She and her husband Richard Kane both drive electric vehicles, compost, and...
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Rekindling a passion for singing a cappella music
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Region – After taking a two-decade hiatus from singing a cappella music, Michael Radner of Marlborough is once again crooning...
Veterans Services Center dedicated in memory of fallen Westborough Marine
Michael Haskell was killed in 1983 Beirut attack
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Region – Framingham State University (FSU) dedicated its Veterans Services Center...
Award-winning puppeteer educates audiences in nature
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Southborough – Working as a professional puppeteer throughout New England since 1974, Debbie Costine of Southborough has incorporated her...
