Waltham organization supports struggling Ukrainians as war with Russia drags on
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
WALTHAM – Almost 5,000 miles away from Massachusetts, people in Ukraine are sheltering in basements, living amongst the ruins of...
From professor to painter: Creating a new career into your 70s
For over 25 years, Professor Winifred “Wini” Breines stood in front of a large group of young adults to teach sociology and women’s studies at Boston’s Northeastern University. She enjoyed teaching, but as she came closer to retirement, she felt a strong urge to tap into her creative side, and turned to painting.
Giving a voice to raising lung cancer awareness and funding
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Brookline – Clinical psychologist, vocalist and lung cancer survivor Hildy Grossman of Brookline got her diagnosis while caring for...
Jack Williams: a Massachusetts television icon
Jack Williams on assignment for Wednesday’s Child
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
For nearly four decades, before the advent of the internet and its various news...
Love of the game inspires Massachusetts Miracles
Terry Durkin (left) shoots a basket in a game against a team from Maine in the Maine Senior Games held in September.
By John Orrell,...
Man on the run in more ways than one
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
NEEDHAM - If there's one person who may have the secret to a super long and healthy life, it could...
Arts League of Lowell calls city’s cultural district its home
The Arts League of Lowell on the first floor of the renovated Gates Block Building, 307 Market St.
By Ed Karvoski Jr.,Culture Editor
Lowell – After...
‘Plugging in’ to what seniors want
By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer
Years ago, when Michèle Meagher first heard that Arlington’s Robbins Library was seeking a program coordinator for their brand-new program series,...
New rule makes hearing aids more easily available at much lower prices
By David Wilkening
Contributing Writer
REGION - More than a half million people in the state of Massachusetts have some sort of hearing problem. Often it’s...
The Massachusetts man who created America’s doughnut habit
By David Wilkening
Contributing Writer
QUINCY - Some reports of his death claimed Dorchester native William Rosenberg created a national habit: making a morning stop for...