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Deborah Sampson of Plympton joined the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War disguised as a man, and fought in numerous battles for nearly two years.

Plympton’s Deborah Sampson fought as a man in the Revolutionary War

By Sharon Oliver Contributing writer PLYMPTON - Today’s enlisted members of the armed forces consist of every race, sex, sexual orientation and religion there is. The...
Matt Robinson of Needham has used his experience as an author and long-time freelance writer to inspire and promote other writers and their work.

Needham author helps inspire and promote other writers

By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer NEEDHAM – Writer Matt Robinson knows more trivia about Ivy League universities than many of their students and graduates. An Ivy...
Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian’s innovation in correctional programming won him recognition as 2023 Sheriff of the Year by the Major County Sheriffs of America.

Public safety through the lens of public health: Middlesex County Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian

By Deborah Burke Henderson Contributing Writer BILLERICA – During his interview with then Governor Deval Patrick for the position of Middlesex County Sheriff, Peter J. Koutoujian...
Thomas Keegan of Shrewsbury spent decades photographing others. Now, he’s retiring from photography after 70 years. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

After 70 years of capturing moments, Shrewsbury man puts down the camera

By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY – Thomas Keegan spent decades photographing others. Now, it’s his career that’s coming into focus.  After 70 years of taking pictures,...
Massachusetts native Jack Welch’s tenure as General Electric’s CEO was very successful but also very controversial.

Massachusetts native Jack Welch was a successful but controversial business leader

By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer PITTSFIELD - Businessman Jack Welch rose to fame as the controversial CEO of General Electric, but his roots in Massachusetts were...
His appearance in a 1969 Prince Spaghetti television commercial made 12-year-old Anthony Martignetti of Boston’s North End a celebrity for the rest of his life.

Boston’s Anthony Martignetti was immortalized in a spaghetti commercial

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - Fifty-five years ago, 12-year-old Anthony Martignetti of Boston's North End became the unlikely star of a television commercial that...
Award-winning journalist tells her most personal story in her new book.

Award-winning journalist Carmen Fields shares her most personal story

By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer BOSTON – As a long-time journalist, Carmen Fields has told the story of many people’s lives. But the most personal story...
Bert Barton wears his robe, which was gifted to him by staff at JW Marriott Essex House New York. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Shrewsbury resident honored by JW Marriott on 90th birthday

By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY – Bert Barton and his twin sister, Joan Hargrave, are considered by many to be the youngest guests to ever...
Paul Posti received the Silver Star in World War II for shooting down a German fighter plane with a revolver.

Boston’s Paul Posti went from war hero to chef to celebrities

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - Paul Posti may not be a household name but his decorated career as a war hero and then later...
Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth, whose brother Edwin lived in Boston, supposedly planned the assassination at the Parker House Hotel.

Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth had several connections to Boston

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth has made headlines again as the subject of the Apple TV+ seven-episode conspiracy thriller...