Berkshires offer a lot of attractions for a quick getaway trip
By Sandi Barrett
Contributing Writer
REGION - The Berkshires is an enclave for art appreciation, eclectic music, and fine food. Combined with stunning scenery, a laid-back...
Irish Heritage Trail pays tribute to Boston’s largest ethnic group
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - You don’t have to wait for St. Patrick’s Day in Boston to celebrate it. You can go any...
Living with a lighter heart
Tips to get the most out of life – even during the coronavirus
By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer
Some might call Cheryl Melody Baskin an...
How to steps can make things easier
Barbara and Arthur Roberts have always had a sense of wanderlust. One day, after their kids had gone off to college, Barbara turned to her husband and said, “You know, they’re never coming back. Let’s sail around the world.”
Bay State retirees share hopes, fears for future
It was no surprise to find the ability to vacation at the top of the dream list of 41 percent of survey respondents.
‘Write On!’ Author shares tips on how anyone can enjoy writing for pleasure
By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer
Irene Hannigan has a confession: “For most of my adult life, I’ve been masquerading as a writer.”
For the Lexington resident,...
Former Westborough resident remembers the 1953 tornado
By Caroline Gordon, Contributing Writer
Irma Aronson smiles for a photo at the picnic tables in front of WestboroughHigh School.Photo/Caroline Gordon
WESTBOROUGH - Irma Aronson...
Cabaret entertainer earns Lifetime Achievement Award
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Arlington – New England Entertainment Digest praised Carol O’Shaughnessy as a “powerful singer, brilliant actress and zany comedienne.” A...
Chester and York, offer glimpses of British history
In Chester, England, guests at a medieval inn often claim they see the ghost of a woman looking for her lover who was killed during a 17th-century battle.
Teachings from the trail
One day I was hiking on a wooded trail, alone. Technically, I was accompanied by two people but they were far ahead of me on the path. As I trudged along, I said to myself, “Life is a lot like hiking.”