Southborough’s Sally Watters has become a Boston Marathon mainstay
By Leighah Beausoleil
Contributing Writer
SOUTHBOROUGH — Sally Watters has never run the Boston Marathon herself, but the Southborough resident has been involved with the iconic...
Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program helps reduce errors, fraud, and abuse
REGION - The Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program is part of a national initiative with a mission to reach, educate and counsel Medicare...
Investing in stronger, more livable communities: the 2026 AARP Community Challenge
By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director
From safer crosswalks and new park benches to accessible community gardens and improved digital access, the AARP Community...
‘Romper Room’ was a television favorite for young children for over 40 years
By Michael Perna Jr.
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Many people of a “certain age” might fondly remember a children’s television show which ran throughout the country...
Hotel Bancroft was once Worcester’s premier lodging and event destination
By Michael Perna Jr.
Contributing Writer
WORCESTER - When it was first opened in 1913, the Hotel Bancroft immediately became Worcester’s premier destination not only for...
Framingham woman hits the century mark
By Nance Ebert
Contributing Writer
FRAMINGHAM- Living 100 years is a rare milestone. Kathleen Garvey marked her 100th birthday on Thursday, April 16 and celebrated with...
All aboard for the misadventures of a Fung Wah bus ride
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Practically everyone enjoys a good road trip, right? For some, even if the mode of transportation came with patches...
Still life with crows
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
My friendship with my remarkable crow neighbors began with mice.
Specifically, with deceased mice. I don’t like being the cause-of-demise of any...
Red Sox–Yankees rivalry helped build a record label
By Colin McCandless
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Boston hardcore punk fan Chris Wrenn has made a career out of hating on the Yankees. Last February, the...
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has its roots in Shrewsbury
By Michael Perna Jr.
Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY - The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Most people have probably looked through an issue at one time or another through...
