New medication for early-stage Alzheimer’s brings both hope and controversy
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
REGION - Aging can bring lots of joy-filled changes: retirement, grandchildren, time to travel. But it can also be a time...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...