The Fruitlands Museum in Harvard offers a snapshot of the transcendentalist movement that focused on subsistence farming and individual self-reliance. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Exploring Harvard’s former transcendentalist community

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer HARVARD - In this pastoral town sits the scenic Fruitlands Museum. The Fruitlands offers visitors a snapshot of the transcendentalist...
Reporter Loretta McLaughlin ( Keira Knightley) and her editor, Jack MacLaine (Chris Cooper) in the Boston Record-American newsroom in the new Hulu film “Boston Strangler.” Photo/Claire Folger/Courtesy of 20th Century Studios

Boston Strangler murders re-examined in new Hulu movie

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor BOSTON – Anyone old enough to remember when the so-called Boston Strangler murders dominated newspaper headlines in the 1960s probably...
“I am truly honored to be receiving this award for doing what is right and what is needed,” says political activist Norma Shulman, one of this year’s recipients of the Framingham Senior Heroes Awards. Photo/Submitted

Framingham Senior Heroes Awards recognize city’s role models

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer “I’m known as the video guy for non-profits,” says Framingham Senior Heroes Award winner Bill Rabkin, who has trained...
William F. Galvin, the longest-serving Secretary of the Commonwealth in state history, first assumed the office in 1995.

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...
When it comes to geriatric massage therapy, the goal is to reduce stress, improve sleep and posture, and boost blood circulation and lymphatic flow.

Geriatric massage therapy works for all ages

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - For many, rest homes and elderly people immediately come to mind after hearing the word “geriatric.” However, when...
“It is so much fun to drive an electric,” says Shrewsbury resident Ed Fanjoy, of his Tesla Model 3 Long Range, which has an autopilot feature, a version of cruise control with automatic steering, braking and acceleration. “It’s like having a front row seat in an easy chair.”

You may be more ready for an electric car than you think

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer    REGION - In August 2021, the Biden administration issued an executive order setting a goal for half of all new...
Hotels, cruise ships, airlines and more are setting guidelines to enable people to have their pet join them on a vacation.

Traveling with cats and dogs is a growing trend

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - In today’s day and age, it is not uncommon to check into your hotel and see a dog...
“The advent of telehealth has helped decrease the geographical obstacle to (mental health) care,” said Dr. Joseph Shrand, Chief Medical Officer at Riverside Community Care in Dedham, although technology remains a barrier for some seniors. Photo/Submitted

Mental health care can be a challenge for seniors to obtain

By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer REGION – The state is full of stories about the breakdown of the mental health system, which was strained even...
Dennis Pollard, right, of Marlborough, presents a plaque to Davis Cox, of Northborough, to recognize Cox’s six years of service as board chairman of the Massachusetts Senior Games. Pollard is succeeding Cox in that role. (Courtesy photo/Massachusetts Senior Games)

Marlborough resident leads Massachusetts Senior Games

Dennis Pollard, right, of Marlborough, presents a plaque to Davis Cox, of Northborough, to recognize Cox’s six years of service as board chairman...