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First public demonstration of surgery under anesthesia happened at Boston’s Mass General Hospital
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON – Although it’s probably not a milestone widely known outside of the medical profession, did you know that October 16...
Little things, big memories
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
Sometimes I look to history to see what I missed because I wasn’t born yet. I recently asked Google what happened...
Communication guru Chuck Goldstone simplifies complex stories
By Matt Robinson
Contributing Writer
REGION - Chuck Goldstone is many things to many people. A self-described author, entrepreneur, radio commentator, astute observer, insight extractor, purveyor...
The book born from bad news: Shrewsbury author turns prostate cancer battle into blueprint
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY – When John Barron had a prostatectomy, he hoped the removal of his prostate – a walnut-sized gland located below...
Enjoy an autumn escape in the beautiful Berkshires
By Sandi Barrett
Contributing Writer
REGION - A panorama of vibrant reds, ochre, and bright yellow create a blanket of fall color across The Berkshires, peaking...
MIT professors invented device that gave gamblers an edge
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
CAMBRIDGE - Anyone who frequents casinos would love to beat the house at least more than once or twice each and...
Questions still remain surrounding the death of Hollywood actress Thelma Todd
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
LAWRENCE - One of Hollywood’s biggest rising stars of the 1920s and 1930s was Lawrence’s very own Thelma Todd. She was...
Norwell’s Janette Kelley was the driving force behind the Betty Crocker brand
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
NORWELL – If mom or grandma did not bake a homemade cakes from scratch, chances are they relied upon a box...
‘It’s a good feeling’: Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
By Micky Baca
Contributing Writer
GRAFTON – Cars have changed a lot over 43 years, but Victor Catacchio’s passion has stayed the same. Catacchio enjoys making...
88-year-old Westborough pickleball coach is trailblazer for women’s sports
By Diane Gay Ridley
Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH — By 8 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, dozens of local players aged 55 and older have...
