For local veteran, serving is a family tradition
Being a member of the U.S. military means many things: loyalty, tradition and service to name a few. Westborough native Ronald Perry is a prime example of someone who embodies these honorable traits.
Scientist applies chemistry knowledge to craft brewing pastime
Standing in front of his fermenter, Charlie Herbert shows off the brew pot and stirrer he uses when crafting his own beer.
By Lori Berkey,...
Air Force veteran continues serving in AMVETS Post 208
Past Commander Sue Conrad of Hudson AMVETS 208 happily promotes Home Alone for the Holidays.
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Hudson – Over 50 years...
100 years of convenience, but at what cost?
Boston Area Gleaners at work.
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By Marianne Delorey
The first modern grocery store, a Piggly Wiggly, opened in 1916 in Memphis, Tenn. With the ability...
Three historic American resorts connect guests to their storied past
This is the first of a two-part series. Part two will be published in the November 2016 issue of the Fifty Plus Advocate.
In 1740, a Native American chieftain helped lay out an east-to-west route through Great Britain’s Maryland and Pennsylvania colonies.
Big Brothers get more than they give
Region - For the past 12 years, almost every week, Brian Thomson, 57, of Hopkinton, a software project manager at BOSE, has volunteered with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Mass./Metrowest (BBBS of Central Mass/Metrowest). First with Jesse and then Jon, Thomson has fulfilled the organization’s mission: “…to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.”
Self-proclaimed ‘dull men’ celebrate the ordinary at senior centers
Gathered at the Dull Men’s Club barbecue this summer at the Southborough Senior Center are chapter leaders (l to r) Bernie Gillon of Northborough,...
Hank Phillippi Ryan – acclaimed reporter and novelist
Hank Phillippi Ryan in the Newton home she shares with her husband Jonathan
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By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
As the investigative reporter for Boston’s...
Pursuit of passions keeps life fresh for Grafton luthier
Steve Beckwith of Grafton turns his passion for guitar playing and building into a rewarding profession.
By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer
Grafton resident and luthier/musician Steve...
Southborough artist masters the ancient art of encaustic painting
Southborough - Southborough artist Catherine Weber is a fascinated by encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, in which pigments are added to heated beeswax and painted on a surface.
“There’s every sense — the smell of the wax is wonderful, the luminosity, the flexibility - all of these things make encaustic wonderfully flexible,” she said. “This art is several thousands of years old. It’s been found on Egyptian [sarcophagi], and on the hulls of Greek ships.”