Taunton financial advisor gives back to the state university that made him feel ‘prepared...
By Sharon Longo
Contributing Writer
BRIDGEWATER - When Louis Ricciardi landed a paper route at the age of nine, he never dreamed that one day the...
Meet Lady Maria Chaffington, Jane Austen’s ‘friend’
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Hudson - Speaking in an English accent and dressed in a gown from the early 1800s, Lady Maria (pronounced...
Older consumers driving auto market
This is not your father’s Oldsmobile or even the Dodge Dart you drove in your formative years or purchased as your son or daughter’s first car.
A coastal gem awaits visitors to Newport, Rhode Island
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
NEWPORT, R.I. - Sweeping, ornate lawns cut by graceful driveways leading to architecturally impressive porticos attached to massive mansions. Welcome...
Arlington musician shares her talents on the Scottish fiddle
How many people do you know that play the Scottish fiddle? Well, Arlington resident Barbara McOwen plays just that and lots more. With her husband Robert, McOwen moved from California to Massachusetts in 1979 with a B.A. in Music from the University of California, Berkeley.
Dealing with grief can involve a variety of approaches
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - There is something so debilitating about dealing with a loss, whether it’s sudden or expected. The range of...
Westborough marketing professional finds second career as a SCORE mentor
Westborough - In 2003, a semi-retired Pete Allen took his tennis partner’s advice and joined the Senior Core of Retired Executives (SCORE). Allen didn’t...
Local United Way chapters respond quickly with funds and services
By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer
Regional – The United Way of Central Mass., within a 24-hour period earlier this month, developed the “We Care Fund”...
Charlottesville offers art, culture, history
The gracious mansion is a perfect example of an 18th-century gentleman’s country estate. Its 33 rooms are filled with elegant furniture and architectural touches imported from Europe.
5 money saving tips for exchanging currency
Some currency exchange tables in airports and tourist areas offer bad rates, taking more of your money. And some credit cards and banks can add fees when you buy something with your card.
