It’s a medical emergency and you don’t speak English: help is on the way

By Serena Howlett, Contributing Writer  Cambridge - Zarita Araújo-Lane does not take “no” for an answer. She is constantly taking on new challenges. And she...

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...

Raised gardening beds perfect for seniors

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor  Region - This spring, seniors — some who use wheelchairs — will be weeding vegetable plants in a new...

Local Men form Worcester County Senior Golfers traveling club

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer Region - For decades golf has been a popular pastime for seniors, but Dick Lisi of Sturbridge and Joe Condelli of Auburn see it...

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...

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,...

Shirley Moore – Leading the way for wayward pups

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer Sudbury - Leading a successful nonprofit for over 20 years is a testament to love, dedication, and an ever present...

Shuffleboard – Not only found on ship decks

By G. Gregory Tooker, State Ambassador, MA Senior Games Tewksbury - Cheryle and John Laffey are recently retired but full of energy and anxious to...

Administrator honored for career in science education

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer  Billerica - The first thing Tony DiLuna would ask prospective teachers is if they really like kids, "because if they...

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....