Shrewsbury octogenarian lives life to the fullest

Shrewsbury resident Marion Kaletski works out at Planet Fitness four times a week.   By Valerie Franchi, Contributing Writer Shrewsbury – If you are a member of...

State advocates working to preserve quality of life

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State and federal budgets giving short shrift to the needs of retirees.

Reading Nooks – Making the most of a small space

Reading in a cozy chair is still desirable for a lot of people. Though you may be sitting with your Kindle instead of a bound text, the expression "curled up with a book" sounds so much more appealing than proclaiming that you are getting comfortable with your iPad. Right?

Memory café network serves comradery statewide

Massachusetts residents living with memory changes and their caregivers are now offered more comfortable meeting places. They’re gathering monthly at memory cafés free of charge for refreshments, activities and comradery. Cafés are currently located in Andover, Brookline, Franklin, Lexington, Marlborough, Norwood, Topsfield, Waltham and Westwood.
Rocker turned criminal Myles Connor, shown here in a 2012 mug shot, is the subject of a new documentary.

Rocker and art thief Myles Connor’s wild past immortalized in film

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - The story of Boston rocker turned convicted criminal Myles Connor joins the ranks of notorious figures who have...

England’s Lake District filled with charm and history

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When I arrived in the northwest corner of England which prompted poets and other writers to wax so eloquently, it didn’t take long to understand why.
“There could be valuable and important treasures hiding in your attic,” says antiques expert Phil Kittredge of Westborough.

Are there valuable treasures hiding in your attic?

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer REGION - If you’re feeling like your place is a bit crowded and cluttered, maybe it’s time to sell some...

Reflecting on family’s longtime service as firefighters

Southborough – For the first time in about 70 years the Southborough Fire Department doesn’t include a Hubley family member. On Jan. 31, George “Skip” Hubley Jr. retired after serving 43 years with the department including 15 as a call firefighter and then 29 as call fire lieutenant.

Girls Inc. of Worcester CEO inspires young women by example to be ‘strong, smart...

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Throughout Victoria Waterman’s career, there have been a number of “serendipitous steps” that have happened along the way, leading her...

Former Shrewsbury resident takes his lifelong cycling passion on the road

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Former Shrewsbury resident Greg Swinand has had a passion for cycling since he was 10 years old....