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...
Roberto Mighty of Holden is producer and host of the new public television series “getting dot OLDER”. Photo/Celestial Media LLC

Holden producer/host documents ‘getting older’ on public television

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor HOLDEN – Roberto Mighty of Holden hadn’t given much thought to aging until he turned 50. That’s when eye...

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...
The 1947 murder in Los Angeles of Elizabeth Short, dubbed “The Black Dahlia,” still remains legally unsolved.

Medford woman was victim of the ‘Black Dahlia’ unsolved murder

By Brett Peruzzi Managing Editor MEDFORD – In January of 1947, a 22-year-old woman who had moved from this Boston-area city with the hope of becoming...

Adam Frost – Computer professional uses experience to help others grow

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer Boston - A common belief is that people into computers are too nerdy to be sociable and awkward with others....

Administrator honored for career in science education

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer  Billerica - The first thing Tony DiLuna would ask prospective teachers is if they really like kids, "because if they...
101-year-old Alberta Fullem takes the field at Polar Park, Worcester. Photo/Courtesy of the Worcester Red Sox

101-year-old Marlborough resident tosses out first pitch

WORCESTER – The Worcester WooSox game on June 25 made Polar Park a true “field of dreams” for one avid fan. Cheers rang out as...

Honored for contributions in fight against HIV/AIDS

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston – The Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast marked its 30th anniversary this past March at Boston’s John F. Kennedy...
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...

How the Parker Brothers of Medford monopolized the game industry

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer MEDFORD – One of the country’s most iconic board game companies started with a game created by a teenager in...