Do you remember when Jimi Hendrix played at the Carousel Theater in Framingham?
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
FRAMINGHAM - On August 25, 1968, at the height of his career, rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix and his...
Danvers woman’s love of historical objects drives her career
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Danvers - Joan Whitlow’s interest in people and their cultures inspired her to study anthropology in college, and four decades...
Still the land of opportunity
Building community and strengthening skills among refugee and immigrant farmers
By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer
An Azorean immigrant herself, Maria Moreira, co-founder and executive director...
Committed to helping others: Ruth Whitney, a connected woman
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
Cambridge - Ruth Whitney, 75, is a native of New York state. She came to Cambridge the summer before her...
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...
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...
Honored for contributions in fight against HIV/AIDS
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Boston – The Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast marked its 30th anniversary this past March at Boston’s John F. Kennedy...
Framingham woman became a patient, then an advocate, for rare disease
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
After being diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis more than a decade ago, Glenda Thomas of Framingham joined a support group...
Westborough was home for the Navy’s highest-ranking officer
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...
Strength after tragedy
After 9/11, Abington woman focuses on giving back to those in need
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Abington – For Christie Coombs, the second act of...
