Celebrate the Winter Olympics with a visit to Lake Placid
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - In the villages, lakes, and mountains of Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and other local cities and towns,...
Genetic genealogy has fueled surge in DNA testing
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
REGION - DNA testing as a means to learn more about your ancestry and family origins has been on the...
Lifelong commitment to public service
Longtime Secretary of the Commonwealth manages everything from elections to census counts
By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer
BOSTON – Born and raised in the Boston...
Secretary of Elder Affairs discusses resources available to support elders’ mental health needs
Boston – According to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), Massachusetts is projected to have 1,178,852 residents over the age of 65 by the year 2020. As such, the department oversees program designed to provide support services, information, options counseling, and education/training to assist older adults in making decisions about things such as healthcare, housing, jobs, nutrition and the next stage of their lives.
Diving deep into a new phase of life
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
COHASSET – Becoming an empty nester can be tough and for some, even depressing. When Laura DeSisto of Cohasset watched...
Fifty Plus Advocate May 2021 (Central Edition)
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Liven up your garden with unique fruits and veggies
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Eat your spinach. Who did not hear that command as a child growing up? Unfortunately, some people carry...
Find time to enjoy the charms of the ‘Watch City’
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
Waltham - “Watch City” is a common nickname for Waltham. It can be traced to the industry that started here...
Waterville Valley is a multi-generation destination with more than just skiing
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
Waterville Valley has plenty of winter activities for non-skiers, including snowshoeing.Photo/Submitted
WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH - Unplug, connect with family, and...
Ancient and modern combine in fascinating Tokyo
By Victor Block
The traffic-clogged streets, sleek towering skyscrapers and dazzling lighted billboards could be in any city in the United States. So, too, could...