Still the land of opportunity
Building community and strengthening skills among refugee and immigrant farmers
By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer
An Azorean immigrant herself, Maria Moreira, co-founder and executive director...
Acton couple changes lives with donated home furnishings
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Ira Smith made a good living working as an engineer for Raytheon in its Patriot missile program, enough for him and his...
Former NHL player passing on love of game to kids in need
By Matt Dunn, Contributing Writer
Region - Local Massachusetts resident and former NHL player Jeff Serowik has transitioned from his role as top-scoring defenseman to...
Documentary chronicles WBCN-FM’s revolutionary impact
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Cambridge/Boston – Now screening on the film festival circuit, the award-winning documentary “WBCN and the American Revolution” chronicles the...
Has adoption touched your life?
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Newton - For Adam Pertman, nothing can compare to writing about adoption. Not the fall of the Berlin Wall,...
Beth Lacey: A Helping Heart
By Barbara Allen
Beth Lacey has wanted to be “a helper” since she was a little girl, and recalled, as a child, dreaming of going...
Once quiet about service, veteran tells story in new book
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
Region - Visibility is a major theme in the life of Vietnam War veteran and author Mike Montigny.
Overseas, he was...
Radio host helps raise suicide prevention awareness and funds
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Boston/Framingham – David O’Leary began his longtime career as a radio/television personality at Boston-area stations soon after graduating from...
Mitchell recalls time in Major League Baseball
Pitched for several teams in spite of serious eye disease
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Berlin - During his senior year in high school,...
Fashion designer creates a flair for fundraising
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Waltham/Boston – For over four decades, David Josef of Waltham has professionally designed women’s special-occasion wear while fundraising for...
