Broadcasting for sight impaired in central Mass.

Vince Lombardi (Photos/submitted) By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Worcester – After a career working in printing and publishing, Vince Lombardi of Worcester pursued his interest...

Intergenerational lifeline, Social Security, celebrates 75

Marjorie Platt, 80 knows the benefits of Social Security. But so does Mark Walker, 57, who depends on the program’s disability benefits, or Susan Rummel, 63, who has resorted to early benefits to keep her financially afloat.
Sheryl Sigel of North Grafton serves as a caregiver to her mother, Elaine Kulberg, who is in her nineties. Photo/Submitted

Many adults over sixty serving as caregivers for their very elderly parents

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - People today are living longer lives, thanks to advances in science and medicine. While this is a positive...
Dan McGrath

Rocking out with Dan McGrath

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor As a young man, Dan McGrath loved music, playing guitar as well as singing and writing songs. But as he got older and...

A passion for art and education leads Whitman woman full circle

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Many people throughout their careers change jobs at least several times. Cheryl Digaetano McPhee of Whitman has done not only...
Spectacular sunsets are just one of the many charms of Block Island. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Block Island is a beautiful and convenient island getaway destination

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer NEW SHOREHAM, RI – It’s the smallest town in the smallest state. New Shoreham doesn’t have perhaps the name recognition...

How to deal with holiday stress and anxiety

This will be the first Christmas that Rakan Smith, 53, will spend without one of his parents.

Radio host helps raise suicide prevention awareness and funds

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/Framingham – David O’Leary began his longtime career as a radio/television personality at Boston-area stations soon after graduating from...

Judith Fleming – Legacy of service includes two stints in Peace Corps

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Region - As a young woman, Judith Fleming, who grew up in Chicago, joined the Peace Corps in 1967, serving...
Media tend to stereotype as a kind of shortcut, says Julie Dobrow, a senior lecturer at Tufts University in Medford. Photo/Alonso Nichols, Tufts University

Media expert sees stereotypes for both young and old

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer MEDFORD - Julie Dobrow, one of New England’s best-known media experts, has done considerable research on how media impacts children....