Loneliness can be caused by a variety of factors, including the loss of a spouse or close friend, a move to a new area, a physical illness, depression and more.

There are a variety of ways to cope with loneliness

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - While some people might enjoy solitude, there are others who find being alone quite painful. Loneliness can actually...
While I bonds are not a total answer to inflation, they can play a role in at least reducing it or helping to solve it.

I bonds are an investment that benefits from inflation

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - Inflation news is almost always grim. But I bonds, a low-risk investment that flies under the radar for...
Researchers call walking the “most perfect exercise,” with a wide variety of health benefits.

Walking is the latest ‘wonder drug’ for good health

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - On your next visit to your family doctor, would you be surprised if the hand-written prescription was this...
“I think DNA is a wonderful tool, but you uncover the good with the bad,” says Melanie McComb, a professional genealogist with American Ancestors - New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston. Photo/Submitted

Genetic genealogy has fueled surge in DNA testing

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  REGION - DNA testing as a means to learn more about your ancestry and family origins has been on the...
A tank demonstration weekend will be held August 13-14 at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson.

Hudson museum offers a unique, immersive historical experience

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer HUDSON - If you are looking for a genuine interaction with history, be sure to visit the American Heritage Museum...
Bruce Springsteen was a struggling musician in 1974 when a concert review written by Boston critic Jon Landau helped catapult him to stardom. Photo/Takahiro Kyono

Boston music critic changed the trajectory of Bruce Springsteen’s career

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer BOSTON – The Boston area is certainly best known for its role in the American Revolution, but two centuries later,...
After you cross the Charles River, Moody Street offers a wide diversity of eateries on the city’s “Restaurant Row.”

Find time to enjoy the charms of the ‘Watch City’

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer Waltham - “Watch City” is a common nickname for Waltham. It can be traced to the industry that started here...
Laura DeSisto conquered her longtime fear of the ocean due to the movie “Jaws” by becoming a certified scuba diver in the Bahamas.

Diving deep into a new phase of life

By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer COHASSET – Becoming an empty nester can be tough and for some, even depressing. When Laura DeSisto of Cohasset watched...
Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester draws about 35,000 visitors a year. Photo/Carin MacNamara

One of world’s best-known castles is found in Gloucester

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer GLOUCESTER - Yearn to visit a castle? Go to Europe. Or stay in the United States. California has the famous...
When you convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA you pay income tax on the amount of money being converted.

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...