Why traveling to states with rigid restrictions is the safest vacation

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer New England - Road tripping is the new travel adventure, and now that New England states are easing restrictions, it’s...
Boston meteorologist Harvey Leonard recently celebrated 50 years of forecasting the weather. Photo/Courtesy of WCVB

Forecasting New England weather is a lifelong passion for Harvey Leonard

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Harvey Leonard, then a mere 25 years old, remembers saying “Hamina-hamina-hamina-hamina” when he was offered his first...

Woodworkers of all skill levels encouraged to join club

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer Lexington – The Association of Revolutionary Turners’ 85 members have at least one thing in common - they use...
The Flyer Comet wooden roller coaster was one of Whalom Park’s best-known rides.

Whalom Park in Lunenburg promised “a whale of a time”

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer LUNENBURG - It may not have grown into a theme park empire like Disney or branched into 27 parks across...

Female barber loves her craft

Standing in between two men with sports paraphernalia on the walls, a wide variety of men’s magazines, and mostly male customers, Annette Hynes has no problem entering into the men’s grooming world of barbering.
A cohousing development involves a group of individually owned homes, like a condominium, but also includes a common area building where shared meals, meetings, and other events take place.

Cohousing another option for some people as they age

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION – When Julie Wittes Schlack and her husband Mark Schlack were in their 50s they didn’t consider themselves old....

How to steps can make things easier

Barbara and Arthur Roberts have always had a sense of wanderlust. One day, after their kids had gone off to college, Barbara turned to her husband and said, “You know, they’re never coming back. Let’s sail around the world.”

Former social worker succeeds as stand-up comedian and actor

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston – Stand-up comedian and actor Tony Viveiros of Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood redirected his career path from social worker...

This spring, enjoy many of the state’s outdoor and cultural destinations

Naumkeag, Stockbridge Photo/R. Cheek By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to go out and explore the many parks, gardens and...

A passion for compassionate care

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Co-owners Micha Shalev and Ben Herlinger Photo/Andy Weigl, Weigl Photography Worcester – Under the leadership of Micha Shalev and his business partner...