Lenny Clarke: Legendary comedian from Boston’s 1980s ‘comedy wave’
By Matt Robinson
Contributing Writer
CAMBRIDGE - During his days serving as a janitor in Cambridge’s city hall, Lenny Clarke may not have seen himself making...
Planting the seed
By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Proverb
When people...
New Balance was founded in Boston to develop arch supports and orthopedic footwear
By Colin McCandless
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - New Balance gear is now a $5 billion global shoe, clothing and sports equipment brand with more than...
The amazing woman behind the success of “Spag’s”
By Michael J. Perna Jr.
Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY – Olive (Lutz) Borgatti, the wife of Anthony “Spag” Borgatti, was half of the spectacularly successful husband-and-wife team...
Newton’s Harry Crosby was a true ‘master of the air’
By Brett Peruzzi
Managing Editor
NEWTON – Long-time Newton resident Harry H. Crosby was a noted Boston University professor of rhetoric who authored six textbooks,...
Marlborough’s ‘VioLynne’ shares her musical gift with others
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH – Lynne “VioLynne” Canavan has a gift she can’t help but share.
The 61-year-old Marlborough resident spends her days traveling around...
The Tasty was a Cambridge diner that served community spirit
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
The Tasty, a tiny diner in Harvard Square that was in business for over 80 years, served everyone from...
Summer ‘skip-gen’ experiences to share with your grandchildren
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
REGION - Summer with grandchildren is a wonderful way to enjoy each other's company. Sometimes it is a simple day...
Keeping history alive – Richard Pickering of Plimoth Patuxet Museums
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
PLYMOUTH - Perhaps researching and depicting colonial history is just in Richard Pickering’s DNA. He grew up in Braintree, the...
Massachusetts ice cream trail leads to sweet hot summer relief
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - The people of Massachusetts are serious about their ice cream. From chasing down ice cream trucks as a...
