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...

House passes Westborough Representatives legislation

Kane, Dykema and Gregoire bill creates a Women’s Rights History Trail in the commonwealth Boston - Meeting in a full formal session recently, the House of Representatives...

Dynamic Harvard duo offers advice on finding happiness and purpose

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer CAMBRIDGE - In their book “The Two Most Important Days: How to Find Your Purpose and Live a Happier, Healthier Life,” Dr....
Westborough native Louis E. Denfeld rose through the ranks of the U.S Navy over his long career, eventually becoming the Chief of Naval Operations and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Photo/Restoration by Phil Kittredge

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...
Charles “Charlie” Audet of Framingham, front, with city officials, was honored recently on his 105th birthday by the city where he has lived for over 60 years. Photo/Courtesy of the City of Framingham

Framingham WWII veteran honored on 105th birthday

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor Charles “Charlie” Audet of Framingham, front, with city officials, was honored recently on his 105th birthday by the city...

‘We must push mandates’ to end the COVID-19 pandemic

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer Renowned medical ethicist and prolific author Dr. Arthur Caplan told Fifty Plus Advocate, “I don’t trust masks. Vaccination is...

Marlborough doctor runs COVID-19 vaccine clinic for school nurses

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Region - Marlborough doctor Louis Kuchnir mobilized a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in just 14 hours, earlier this month.  Amid a national...

Lisa Ryan, Plymouth psychologist, caring for our minds in a pandemic

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer Plymouth - It has been busy and challenging times for psychologists, including Lisa Ryan, 70. Not only are people getting...

Margaret Gadon: Trailblazer in her field

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer Cambridge - Margaret Gadon, an internist, age 67, could fool anyone into thinking she’s half that age with her vibrancy...

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...