Curves program proves play keeps you young

After two recent hip replacements forced her to slow down, Ruth “Penny” Nikolajevs, 67, who had always lived an active hands-on lifestyle wanted to get back in shape.
Spokesperson David Ortiz cooking a healthy meal.

eternalHealth offers a unique choice for Medicare members

By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer REGION - Healthcare can be complicated and expensive, especially for those eligible for Medicare. Boston-based eternalHealth’s founder Pooja Ika is determined...
Gene Mackles with some of the games he has designed. Photo/Submitted

Award-winning graphic designer now a game creator

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer NEWTON - Every day, we are inundated with images that impact our lives. From corporate logos to icons for apps...
A trip to the RMV, once a dreaded task for many people, has been improved with the introduction of a reservation system that lessens crowding, plus many transactions can now be done online.

Registry of Motor Vehicles supports needs of older drivers

By Sharon Longo Contributing Writer REGION – Getting your driver’s license for the first time is exciting and brings a feeling of independence. As we age,...

Find Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island

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As the surf laps at your feet and sand dunes stretch for as far as the eye can see under a sky filled with billowing clouds, it becomes clear that your search for the enchanting island the irrepressible Anne Shirley falls in love with is complete.
Tupperware home parties were the main sales channel for the popular kitchen storage product during the 1950s and 1960s.

How Earl Tupper turned one product into a household name

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer LEOMINSTER - Born in New Hampshire in 1907, Earl Tupper grew up in Central Massachusetts. During the Depression, he struggled...
Massachusetts resident Arlo Guthrie, 75, has been a popular folk singer since the 1960s. Photo/Brett Peruzzi

New Arlo Guthrie exhibit a highlight at Boch Center Folk Americana Roots Hall of...

By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer BOSTON - "Alice's Restaurant Massacree," a favorite song of Arlo Guthrie fans, debuted at the 1967 Newport Folk Festival. Guthrie, who...
With some help from loved ones and professionals, people can determine the best home care option for their families.

The challenge of finding the right home care services

By Leslie Anderson, Contributing Writer REGION - Home is a place like no other. It is the place where a person’s life foundation is constructed....

Companies courting older workers

As members of the 78 million baby boomer population retire, they are creating gaps in the workforce since there are not enough younger people to fill the positions.
Detail of The Nutcracker performance space in the Christmas village display. Photo/Janice Elizabeth Berte

Needham man’s 20-year project brings smiles to faces at holiday exhibit

By Janice Elizabeth Berte, Contributing Writer WELLESLEY - What has five trains, 300 lamp posts, takes four months to assemble and includes thousands of other...