South Boston activist uses art as a threshold to build community

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston – South Boston artist Michael Dowling felt compelled to complement his successful career as a painter with creative...

Nonprofit RIP Medical Debt helps those in need

By Matt LaBarre, Contributing Writer Region - Many Americans may find themselves in dire financial straits, with increasing medical bills, due to the coronavirus pandemic....

Living with a lighter heart

Tips to get the most out of life – even during the coronavirus   By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer Some might call Cheryl Melody Baskin an...

Professional help for anxiety, depression and addiction

By Serena Howlett, Contributing Writer  Billerica - Stephen Moss helps people become their “healthiest self” - mentally. A psychologist, Moss provides assessment, counseling and therapy...

Jan Devereux, life-long learner

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer Cambridge - Have you ever wanted to know how cities work? Perhaps being a member of the city council would...

High expectations and support for blind and low-vision people

By Serena Howlett, Contributing Writer  Region - Amy Ruell was born in western Massachusetts about three months ahead of her due date. Ruell’s survival was...

Awaken your inner history buff

Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer Sudbury - Even those who do not profess to be history buffs would likely admit...

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”...

Southborough Rotary shares suggestions for making hospital masks

Southborough – The Southborough Rotary Club has shared this information: UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital has put out the call for help. They need face masks, face...

MASS Senior Softball League registration now open

Region - Eastern Massachusetts Senior Softball (EMASS) is now launching its annual recruitment campaign for players age 50 and over. The 400-plus member league...