Women’s cycling group traverses Massachusetts during four-day trek

Fitness and Friendship - Women's group achieves goals, stays fit though cycling By Debra Roberts, Contributing Writer NORTHBRIDGE – On a cold, January day, amid the...

Paddleboarding enthusiasts say it’s good for both the body and soul

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer REGION - The temperatures are in the nineties. There’s hardly a breeze. You could hide out in the air conditioning,...
With a bit of planning, most older individuals can remain active and safe in their RV Photo by Shutterstock

Three simple changes to your RV to help keep you safe on the road

By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer In Massachusetts, RV sales topped $69.8 million in 2020, according to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), and the average age...
Quahog Republic Dive Bar in Onset’s Monsta Lobsta Roll is piled high with perfectly cooked lobster. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Cape Cod’s best lobster rolls appeal to a variety of tastes

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer Overstuffed, gorgeous lobster rolls are synonymous with New England oceanside vacations. On a recent trip to Cape Cod we set...
Marlborough Police Chief David Giorgi explains how Internet fraud targets older adults. Photo/Vicki Greene

Don’t become a victim of Internet fraud

By Brett Peruzzi, Associate Editor The con artists of times past haven’t gone away; they’ve just gone online. And older adults are increasingly becoming victims...

Hearing loss intervention can be life changing for older adults

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer REGION - It is common for people to experience hearing loss as they age. Proper evaluation, diagnosis, and rehabilitation are...
Silver Moon Gypsies belly dancers: (l to r) Gypsy Phillips, Anna Connors, Elaine Savoy and Alida Krumin

Millbury real estate investor makes time to enjoy fun activities

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Millbury – Elaine Savoy of Millbury bought her first apartment building at age 26 and continues to work as...
Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston, creators of VisiCalc, the first computerized spreadsheet

Harvard homework assignment led to creation of first computerized spreadsheet

By Brett Peruzzi, Associate Editor   The computerized spreadsheet is likely the business world’s most important invention that came out of a homework assignment.   From class assignment...
Deborah Cary at Mass Audubon/Broadmeadow Brook in Worcester Photo/Melanie Petrucci

Mass Audubon receives half million-dollar bequest from noted Shrewsbury scientist

By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer WORCESTER – The Mass Audubon/Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary and Conservation Center located at 414 Massasoit Rd. in Worcester recently...

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...