Jeff’s Place offers a ‘home’ to grieve and heal

By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer Framingham - When her brother, Jeff, died almost 40 years ago, Jenny Kaplan became a bereaved sibling. But, she said,...

Honoring Westborough’s Frank and Fannie Forbes

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor   Westborough - Ed Turner, owner of the Art & Frame Emporium in the Westborough Shopping Center, grew up in Westborough....

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...

Our Secret Mom-Poetry Project

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer Throughout the secret project, the children impressed me the most. They all knew the secret, they all helped, and they...

Founder of nonprofit looks back on races run and donations earned

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Over three decades ago, Bill Fiske was working as a VP Controller of First National Bank in Marlborough....

Hudson man spreads holiday cheer as Santa for three decades

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Hudson – Galen “Red” Isaacs of Hudson has owned five Santa suits and traveled on at least 20 fire...

Shrewsbury volunteer continues family legacy as food pantry coordinator

By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer Shrewsbury – Back in the mid-1990s, Shrewsbury resident Maria Kassos took to heart the values instilled by her parents by...
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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...
Sandi Barrett is a 'sewist'

Marlborough woman touts the art of sewing

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Some folks shy away from detail work. Not Sandi Barrett. In all the work she does, she is...
Drew Motta

Default set to ‘try something new’

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer Boston - Drew Motta, 50, is a busy man. He likes things that way. However, the pandemic has made his...