Has adoption touched your life?

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Newton -  For Adam Pertman, nothing can compare to writing about adoption. Not the fall of the Berlin Wall,...

Vocalist’s diverse repertoire ranges from classical to jazz

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Paxton – Vocalist Jean Mancini Gough of Paxton has developed an extensive musical repertoire ranging from classical to jazz....

Pianist, composer produces his and other musicians’ albums

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Lynn – Pianist and composer Doug Hammer of Lynn has been assisting other musicians produce their albums at his...

Beth Lacey: A Helping Heart

By Barbara Allen Beth Lacey has wanted to be “a helper” since she was a little girl, and recalled, as a child, dreaming of going...

Reflections from an actor, director, casting agent and caregiver

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/Cambridge – Prepared with vast experience as an actor and theater director, Kevin Fennessy of Cambridge became even more...

New England LEGO Users Group celebrates 10 years at the Wenham Museum

By Janice Elizabeth Berte, Contributing Writer Most people remember with much fondness the brightly colored plastic LEGO kits that they received when they were kids....

A Sheriff for the people – Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Since 2010, Lewis Evangelidis has served as Worcester County Sheriff, overseeing the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction in West...

Dolls for Dementia drive at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School

By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Kathy Faddoul, a nursing instructor in the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s Health Technologies program, takes her...

Once quiet about service, veteran tells story in new book

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Region - Visibility is a major theme in the life of Vietnam War veteran and author Mike Montigny. Overseas, he was...

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...