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.
Chester and York, offer glimpses of British history
In Chester, England, guests at a medieval inn often claim they see the ghost of a woman looking for her lover who was killed during a 17th-century battle.
Leaving a legacy that matters
Working for the good of the planet and the next generation
By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer
Driving through the quiet Blackstone Valley town of Mendon,...
Wartime love affair captured in letters
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Northborough - Like discovering pentimento – a hidden layer in a painting - Marcia Waldman, who teaches art in...
England’s Lake District filled with charm and history
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.
Registry of Motor Vehicles supports needs of older drivers
By Sharon Longo
Contributing Writer
REGION – Getting your driver’s license for the first time is exciting and brings a feeling of independence. As we age,...
Red Sox lose Tim Wakefield, one of their most storied pitchers
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
BOSTON – On October 1, Red Sox Nation was stunned by the news of former Red Sox knuckleball pitcher Tim...
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.
10 reasons to get off the couch and take a walk
It can be daunting and overwhelming to consider starting an exercise program; especially when you have not been that active. That’s why walking is such a great way to exercise – just about all of us can do it, it doesn’t require much more than good supportive shoes and can be done almost anywhere at any time.
Now that spring has arrived, here are 10 great reasons to get going:
Marlborough-based End-of-Life Coach Rev. Lee Atherton: Driven by Faith
By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Reverend Lee Atherton is a professional officiant and life coach. She offers highly personalized services for anyone...