From Berklee to the Berkshires, Suzi Stern and George Oldziey make beautiful music together
By Matt Robinson
Contributing Writer
REGION - From the Berklee College of Music in Boston to Tanglewood in the Berkshires, Massachusetts is one of the most...
Massachusetts had its own television game shows and some famous hosts
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
REGION - In 1971, Massachusetts legislature passed a bill introducing the state’s first lottery, beginning its sales with a game called...
Shrewsbury cop was father of crew racing on Lake Quinsigamond
By Michael Perna Jr.
Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY - The history of crew racing on Lake Quinsigamond originally dates back to the years before the Civil War,...
Charles Ponzi went from being a Boston bank teller to an investment scam millionaire
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Con artist Victor Lustig “sold” the Eiffel Tower (twice) and scammer George C. Parker “sold” the Brooklyn Bridge to...
Hudson heroine helps those dealing with food insecurity
By Laney Halsey
Contributing Writer
HUDSON – Dr. Patricia Kelly Luoto is at the heart of many of Hudson’s volunteer initiatives.
For over 20 years, Luoto has...
The monkey wrench was invented in Worcester
By Michael Perna Jr.
Contributing Writer
WORCESTER - Loring Coes is a man that is all but forgotten to all but a handful of people in...
Cape Cod town was attacked by a German submarine during World War I
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
ORLEANS - Much has been said about the surprise military strike on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii in December 1941, and rightfully...
Centuries-old Boston vs. New York City rivalry was not just about sports
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - What is basically a tale of two cities, began long before the Boston Red Sox played against the New...
Harry’s Restaurant celebrated after 80 incredible years
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Jon Cohen found a word to meet the moment: “verklempt.” The Yiddish word means to be so overcome with...
Rent a yurt for your next outdoors excursion
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
REGION - Planning getaways to commune with nature can be stressful particularly when a large group of family members or friends...
