This Month's Features

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

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - May 18, 2023 0

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

Hockomock Swamp in southeastern Massachusetts, the largest freshwater swamp in the state, has a long reputation as a place of mysterious sightings and events.

Hockomock Swamp’s mysterious reputation attracts visitors to Bridgewater area

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - May 16, 2023 0

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer BRIDGEWATER - Physically, Hockomock Swamp is a vast wetland stretching across several towns in southeastern Massachusetts, with 16,950 acres in...

“In all my work, I help others tap into their source and make meaning of their lives,” says Sherborn writer and expressive arts therapist Kelly DuMar.

Sherborn writer and expressive arts therapist transforms lives

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - May 11, 2023 0

By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer SHERBORN – “Transformative” describes the work and influence of Kelly DuMar, a poet, author, playwright, and generative writing workshop...

Victor A. “Perry” Sacco recently celebrated his 100th birthday. The WWII veteran and longtime restaurateur was honored by the American Legion Vincent F. Picard Post 234 on April 2.

Northborough legion honors World War II veteran

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - May 7, 2023 0

By Maureen Sullivan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – Victor A. “Perry” Sacco owned two restaurants in Northborough and one in Worcester. He is also a veteran of...

Massachusetts resident Arlo Guthrie, 75, has been a popular folk singer since the 1960s. Photo/Brett Peruzzi

New Arlo Guthrie exhibit a highlight at Boch Center Folk Americana Roots Hall of...

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - May 3, 2023 0

By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer BOSTON - "Alice's Restaurant Massacree," a favorite song of Arlo Guthrie fans, debuted at the 1967 Newport Folk Festival. Guthrie, who...

A conservatively estimated 68,000 children are now being raised by their grandparents throughout Massachusetts.

Retiring to raise grandchildren is a growing phenomenon

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - April 30, 2023 0

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - Former Massachusetts state legislator John B. Lepper’s youngest daughter had addiction problems: Both drugs and alcohol. Not a...

The number of older single travelers is on a steady growth curve.

Follow these tips for successful solo travel

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - April 28, 2023 0

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - Don’t mistake older travelers as always similar to the average tourist. Solo senior travelers also have different requirements...

A digital asset is essentially anything that is created and stored online that is uniquely identifiable and possesses value of some kind.

Managing your digital assets is becoming essential for comprehensive estate planning

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - April 24, 2023 0

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer REGION - In this digital age, the bulk of our personal and financial resources reside online, from bank accounts, savings...

Westborough native Louis E. Denfeld rose through the ranks of the U.S Navy over his long career, eventually becoming the Chief of Naval Operations and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Photo/Restoration by Phil Kittredge

Westborough was home for the Navy’s highest-ranking officer

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - April 17, 2023 0

By Kristina Nilson Allen, Contributing Writer Westborough native Louis E. Denfeld rose through the ranks of the U.S Navy over his long career, eventually...

The remains of the Boston and Maine railroad bridge in Hudson.

Assabet River Rail Trail keeps pace with growing communities

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - April 13, 2023 0

By Maureen Sullivan, Contibuting Writer MARLBOROUGH – To walk, to run, to bike without dealing with traffic. To enjoy the seasons, a few moments to relax,...

Marlborough resident leads Massachusetts Senior Games

Hockomock Swamp’s mysterious reputation attracts visitors to Bridgewater area

Sherborn writer and expressive arts therapist transforms lives

Northborough legion honors World War II veteran

New Arlo Guthrie exhibit a highlight at Boch Center Folk Americana Roots Hall of...

Retiring to raise grandchildren is a growing phenomenon

Follow these tips for successful solo travel

Managing your digital assets is becoming essential for comprehensive estate planning

Westborough was home for the Navy’s highest-ranking officer

Assabet River Rail Trail keeps pace with growing communities

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