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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
