Helping Worcester’s Assumption University’s students focus on success 

Conway Campbell Ed.D.   By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor    Conway Campbell Ed.D. knows the value of education. Immigrating here from Jamaica when he was 14, he...

Serene Bonaire, a Diver’s Paradise with flamingos

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On a slow ascent to the surface of the water from 60 feet down, the dive master spots something thrilling along the reef and extends her hand with all five fingers wiggling excitedly. It is a signal that can mean only one thing: Octopus!
Many older adults over 50 care for both aging parents and children.

Sleep loss puts family caregivers at risk for health problems of their own

By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer REGION - Nicknamed the "sandwich generation," many older adults over 50 care for both aging parents and children. Caregivers...
Energetic and outgoing RV owners can enjoy a variety of benefits in seasonal work camper or camp host jobs.

Work camping and camp host jobs offer adventure and perks

By Barbara Hazelden, Contributing Writer REGION - Visiting RV parks and campgrounds is an ideal way to enjoy the scenic beauty of Massachusetts and a...
Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a charming waterfront destination only about an hour from the Boston area. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a charming waterfront destination

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - New Hampshire's mighty port city is filled with charming local shops, historic homes, delicious eateries, and beautiful...

Ruth Pointer calls Massachusetts home

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Hopedale - Ruth Pointer’s life has been split in two halves: before and after. In many ways, after has...

Discovering the invisible connection of empathy

Hopkinton author believes empathy is greatly missing today By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer As a young boy, he noticed his mother was a great listener....

Driving trips around the world offer amazing views

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Some drivers follow a route along one of the highest roads in the world. Others steer their car through a much lower setting which hugs an ocean coastline at sea level. Then there are journeys that take people through some of Mother Nature’s most magnificent handiwork.

Reinforcing Boston Center for the Arts longtime mission

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston – As president and CEO of the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) since August 2016, Gregory Ruffer...

Grafton musician is busier than ever in retirement

Fred Orkiseski leads a Fourth of July concert in Grafton. Photo/submitted By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Grafton – Fred Orkiseski is a busy man. And at...