Marshalls department store empire grew from a Beverly supermarket
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BEVERLY - The off-price retail chain Marshalls is well known for offering apparel and homewares at low prices. But founder Alfred...
When ice was king in Boston
Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Nowadays, there are many things being taken for granted because they are easy to obtain. Ice is one of them....
The chow mein sandwich is a Fall River original
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
FALL RIVER - As strange as it may sound to anyone outside the southeastern region of Massachusetts or parts of Rhode...
Reputation of Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant remains anchored
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - During its first 20 years of existence, Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant attracted out-of-town celebrities and locals, including politicians and...
Arlington typewriter store closing after more than half a century
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
ARLINGTON - After more than 50 years in business, owner Tom Furrier has made the decision to close up shop, and...
Mussolini’s nonpayment was catalyst for Gorton’s and Birdseye frozen food success
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
GLOUCESTER - It is probably safe to say few people would have Italian dictator Benito Mussolini as the reason behind Gorton...
Exorcism room at College of the Holy Cross continues to intrigue
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
WORCESTER - One of the most critically acclaimed horror films in cinematic history is undoubtedly 1973’s “The Exorcist.” In fact, it...
