Woburn’s Cummings Foundation supports older adults in a variety of ways
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
WOBURN - Bill and Joyce Cummings of Winchester began making donations, many to organizations dedicated to elders, a long time...
‘Period, End of Sentence’
Anita Diamant, bestselling author, continues to advocate for women
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Newton - When COVID-19 hit last winter, Massachusetts-based author Anita Diamant...
Celebrating lives filled with love, service and faith
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Marlborough – Years ago, there were many women in America who joined religious orders, choosing to forego a traditional life...
Super Seniors – Meet Leonid Sukher- Man with a paddle
By G. Greg Tooker, MA Senior Games State Ambassador
Region - At first glance, Leonid Sukher appears to be a typical early senior male but...
Necco’s sweet journey into creating classic candies began in Boston
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Penny candies were the norm dating as far back as the Great Depression and the mere mention of...
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...
Gov. Healey travels to Northborough Senior Center to highlight tax cuts
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH – Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll joined Northborough officials at the Northborough Senior Center Oct. 10...
New stamp to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s research
Region - The U.S. Postal Service recently previewed the image of the Alzheimer’s Semipostal fundraising stamp.
Without proper planning, secure retirement elusive
Workers are far more confident about being able to pay for ‘basic’ expenses than they are about having enough money to pay for medical expenses and long‐term care costs.
State gets failing grade on long-term care support
We’ve got world-class hospitals and medical schools. We are the first state to have mandatory health care insurance, a program that has expanded the level of care to low-income and handicapped residents.
