84 year old Shrewsbury woman becomes U.S. citizen
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – By her own admission, Magdalena Margelony doesn’t “do well on tests.” But recently she overcame her fears and...
Newton at Home is building a community within a community
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Newton - Five years ago, Nick Kaufman’s life changed in a moment, when he suffered a significant stroke. Afterwards,...
DopaFit™ offers way to fight back against Parkinson’s disease
By Matthew Dunn
Region - A thumping cadence slowly develops as members of the DopaFit™ boxing class in West Boylston land punches against the boxing...
‘Il Circolo di Conversazione Italiana’
West Boylston group shares love of Italian language
By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer
West Boylston - Are you someone who, once upon a time, studied...
Fresh Start Furniture Bank leaders retire early – sort of…
By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer
Hudson - Retirement came early for Sue Waudby, and Geoff Schultz - except that most of the year, they...
Gould conquers Mt. Washington for 30th consecutive year
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Gardner – Back in the 1980s, Jeff Gould, now 54, was in the habit of running a slew of “crazy”...
Working together to help girls power through grief
By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer
Norwell - Losing a mother at any age is a heartrending experience, but the death of a mother when a...
Rev. Liz Walker’s ‘faith in fashion’ benefits PTSD healing
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Boston/Newton – Formerly broadcasting the news from WBZ-TV channel 4’s anchor desk, the Rev. Liz Walker is now sharing vital...
Hospice volunteers brighten patients’ lives
By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - As volunteer coordinator for MetroWest Hospice in Marlborough, Michael Del Vecchio is always on the lookout, always recruiting...
Worcester couple reflects on 50 years of love and laughter
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Worcester – What is the secret to a long happy marriage? For Lillian and Donald Griffin, Sr., who have been...
