Tim Wakefield throws one of his famed knuckleballs. Photo/Waldo Jaquith

Red Sox lose Tim Wakefield, one of their most storied pitchers

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor BOSTON – On October 1, Red Sox Nation was stunned by the news of former Red Sox knuckleball pitcher Tim...
Boston meteorologist Harvey Leonard recently celebrated 50 years of forecasting the weather. Photo/Courtesy of WCVB

Forecasting New England weather is a lifelong passion for Harvey Leonard

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Harvey Leonard, then a mere 25 years old, remembers saying “Hamina-hamina-hamina-hamina” when he was offered his first...
A chance meeting at a Saturday night dance held in a German castle turned into a love story that has endured for nearly 70 years. Photo/Submitted

Holocaust survivor married the daughter of a Nazi soldier

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer WAYLAND – It’s an unlikely union between a Holocaust survivor and the daughter of a Nazi soldier. But Werner and...

From admissions director to school founder

By Elizabeth Rose, Contributing Writer Hamilton - Like many magical tales, this one begins with a child.  Christine Ozahowski had three daughters. Over 20 years ago...
Victor A. “Perry” Sacco recently celebrated his 100th birthday. The WWII veteran and longtime restaurateur was honored by the American Legion Vincent F. Picard Post 234 on April 2.

Northborough legion honors World War II veteran

By Maureen Sullivan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – Victor A. “Perry” Sacco owned two restaurants in Northborough and one in Worcester. He is also a veteran of...

Boston mourns passing of David Mugar, originator of Fourth of July fireworks show

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor BOSTON - If you’ve ever enjoyed the Fourth of July fireworks at the Boston Pops concert at the city’s Hatch...
Charles “Charlie” Audet of Framingham, front, with city officials, was honored recently on his 105th birthday by the city where he has lived for over 60 years. Photo/Courtesy of the City of Framingham

Framingham WWII veteran honored on 105th birthday

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor Charles “Charlie” Audet of Framingham, front, with city officials, was honored recently on his 105th birthday by the city...

Do you remember when Jimi Hendrix played at the Carousel Theater in Framingham?

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor FRAMINGHAM - On August 25, 1968, at the height of his career, rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix and his...
Bob Kays is shown with Coach Bob Brennan celebrating a Marlborough Shamrocks national championship in 1998. (photo/Eric Baur)

Bob Kays: A legend in Marlborough

'He is owed so much by our community' By Jim Ash, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – There was no fanfare when the Prospector East Saloon on Lincoln...

Dorchester medical assistant Delshan Eddins is all about making people smile

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer Being in healthcare, as we all know, has been and continues to be very challenging. But Delshan Eddins, 57, a...