Former Boston broadcast journalist now trains others to be top communicators
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - You could say Liz Brunner was born under a lucky star. But for some people, there’s no such...
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...
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...
Boston women among book club pioneers
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
MILFORD - Don’t forget the Great Books, please. But Oprah’s Book Club was the main inspiration for Milford librarian Anne...
On This Day: February 24 – Boston Red Sox player Tony Conigliaro died
BOSTON - Boston Red Sox slugger and right fielder Tony Conigliaro died on this day in 1990 at the age of 45.
Conigliaro was a...
Honoring U.S. presidents from Massachusetts
REGION - Today, Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is the holiday when the entire country celebrates all of the (so far) men...
On This Day: Rock guitarist J. Geils’ birthday
REGION - Rock guitarist John Warren Geils Jr., better known as J. Geils, was born on this day, February 20, in 1946.
While attending college...
Worcester woman made city the capital of the country’s Valentine industry
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
WORCESTER - If you get a Valentine’s Day card today, you owe some measure of thanks to 19th century Worcester...
Celebrating famous Massachusetts residents during Black History Month
REGION - There are several very well-known Black people with Massachusetts ties who are justly celebrated in February during Black History Month. Former enslaved...
On This Day: Medicare Proposed by President Kennedy
REGION - On February 9, 1961, Massachusetts native son President John F. Kennedy asked Congress to approve a health insurance program for Americans 65...
