Wilmington – history, art, and culture
By Victor Block, Travel Writer
The contrast between members of the du Pont family who settled in Wilmington, Delaware and the surrounding Brandywine Valley at...
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...
Over-the-counter hearing aids offer savings but also challenges
By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer
Drugstores like Walgreens offer hearing aids, but depending on the store, selection and assistance may be limited.Photo/Debbie Spingarn
REGION –...
Cutting the cord to cable television can mean significant savings
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
REGION - Choices, choices. Everything from toothpaste to smartphones―the choices are dizzying. Same goes for watching TV. If you want...
Community college prepares students for future in technology
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
WORCESTER - Think community colleges are just for kids straight out of high school? Think again. At Quinsigamond Community College...
Building a sense of community one piece at a time
By Renee Plant, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Life is a lot like a puzzle: there are many pieces that need to be put together before...
Octogenarian earns college degree after 63 years
Like many other students, Spencer graduated from Worcester State University with a degree in English this year. Although that is admirable there is another aspect that makes this a particularly notable story. This Shrewsbury resident (who prefers not to share his last name in this article) is 80 years old and he received his degree 63 years after he first attended college.
Following a trail can lead you to culinary delights, nature, history and more
By Victor Block, Travel Writer
Elizabeth and Andy Beyer’s drive along California’s Sonoma Valley Wine Trail was a lifelong dream. They satisfied their love for the...
Visiting America’s Stonehenge in southern New Hampshire
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
SALEM, N.H. - America’s Stonehenge in Salem, New Hampshire, is an ancient stone village filled with precisely placed boulders reminiscent...
Save on groceries by buying less-than-perfect foods
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - Going to the grocery store, especially over the past year of high inflation, has created a lot of...