Lifelong coin collector hopes club will inspire next generation of numismatists
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By Valerie Franchi, Contributing Writer
Richard “Dick” Lisi, president of the Nipmuc Coin Club, remembers when he first developed his passion for...
Southborough artist masters the ancient art of encaustic painting
Southborough - Southborough artist Catherine Weber is a fascinated by encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, in which pigments are added to heated beeswax and painted on a surface.
“There’s every sense — the smell of the wax is wonderful, the luminosity, the flexibility - all of these things make encaustic wonderfully flexible,” she said. “This art is several thousands of years old. It’s been found on Egyptian [sarcophagi], and on the hulls of Greek ships.”
Daly awarded Congressional Gold Medal
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Worcester native is honored for services during World War II
Shrewsbury – At the height of World War II, in 1943,...
Massachusetts ice cream trail leads to sweet hot summer relief
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
The Massachusetts ice cream trail will debut during National Ice Cream Month in July.
REGION - The people of Massachusetts...
‘I love being alive,’ says singer-actor, COVID-19 survivor Bob DiCicco
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Westwood – Beginning April 12, singer and actor Bob DiCicco of Westwood battled the coronavirus while hospitalized for 43...
Singer-guitarist hopes lifelong long love of music continues with new ventures
Dennis Caussade’s life has been one filled with academics, service, and family. He is currently employed in the human service field and is very committed to his job. But music has also always been a passion and now at age 50, he is hoping to take that hobby to another level. And much to his delight, others are taking notice of his talent as well.
Discover World’s End
Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
HINGHAM - Rambling dirt pathways lined with stately trees give way to rolling wildflower meadows, brilliant blue skies, lapping shorelines, and...
Boston women among book club pioneers
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
MILFORD - Don’t forget the Great Books, please. But Oprah’s Book Club was the main inspiration for Milford librarian Anne...
Should you convert to a Roth IRA?
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION – For many people there is typically some confusion when it comes to retirement savings plans and how best...
Mendon author chronicles tales of survival
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Mendon author Michael Tougias has published over 30 books.Photo/Lindsey Potter
MENDON – Author Michael Tougias is intrigued by stories of...