Strawberries Records & Tapes was the perfect pick for sweet music
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Streaming a song or two can be done quickly and easily. But for some hardcore music fans, nothing...
Northborough’s Maxim fire engine marks 100th birthday
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH – The red paint of the 1923 Maxim fire engine glistened in the afternoon sunlight as it stood in...
Holocaust survivor married the daughter of a Nazi soldier
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
WAYLAND – It’s an unlikely union between a Holocaust survivor and the daughter of a Nazi soldier. But Werner and...
Sudbury’s Wayside Inn is still attracting visitors centuries later
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
SUDBURY - The Wayside Inn in Sudbury isn’t your typical accommodation. Believed to be one of the oldest inns in...
The Channel nightclub was one of Boston’s top live music spots in the 1980s
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Thinking back to nights at the legendary 1980s Boston nightclub The Channel will likely unleash a flood of...
Milford engineer turns to the yoga mat for encore career
By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer
MILFORD – For the average person, it might seem a stretch to move from educational training and professional work...
Enjoy hiking trails in Massachusetts for every fitness level
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
REGION - Walking, one of the easiest and best exercises for every age and ability, is the perfect way to...
‘Candlepins for Cash’ was a strike for Boston area television viewers
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - When “Candlepins for Cash” made its debut on television station WHDH in 1973, Bay Staters quickly embraced the...
Cambridge’s Joyce Chen was America’s queen of Chinese cuisine
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
CAMBRIDGE - Born into a wealthy family in Peking (Beijing) China in 1917, Joyce Chen grew up in a household...
Senior cheerleading squads delight audiences in three communities and beyond
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - With pom-poms in hand and a brightly colored uniform, these cheerleaders delight the crowd. Their enjoyment is evident...