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...
Chris Wrenn recently released his book “Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball’s Greatest Rivalry,” where he tells his improbable tale.

Red Sox–Yankees rivalry helped build a record label

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By Colin McCandless Contributing Writer  BOSTON - Boston hardcore punk fan Chris Wrenn has made a career out of hating on the Yankees. Last February, the...
Ora Nichols, a Springfield native, ran the sound effects department at CBS Radio during the 1930s.

Ora Nichols was a sound effects pioneer who took on Orson Welles

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer SPRINGFIELD - Born Aurore Dolores Daigle in 1893 in Springfield, Ora Nichols was the first and only female to head a...
While “cat ladies” like the one pictured here are sometimes stereotyped as loners with mental health issues, by several accounts Lowell’s Shirley Martin is described as a kind widow who was friendly with some people but mostly kept to herself.

Lowell’s “cat lady” had an illustrious background

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer LOWELL - Shirley Martin came from money, traveled extensively with her politically influential family and once lived in a 149-year-old Italianate...
The late Ralph Metcalf of Northborough was a German POW during World War II after his plane was shot down in May 1944.

‘It needs to be told’: A long-hidden story about a Northborough POW finally being...

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By Sophia Oppedisano Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – In 1984, Ralph S. Metcalf sat down with a tape recorder. “This is Ralph Metcalf – 86 Maple Street,...
Boston native and Grammy-nominated bass player Tony Levin has played with such progressive powerhouses as Peter Gabriel and King Crimson. Photo/Juergen Spachman

Boston-bred bass player Tony Levin continues to explore creativity

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By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer BOSTON - Growing up in Boston, Tony Levin was surrounded by music, but it was not the type you might expect from the...
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