‘Leave things better for others’ says former governor Deval Patrick
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
REGION - When Deval Patrick became governor of Massachusetts in 2007, he spoke of hope and change, leading with the...
When President Bill Clinton Came to Framingham
By Brett Peruzzi
Managing Editor
FRAMINGHAM - President Bill Clinton’s visit to the hub of MetroWest in 1994 was the first presidential visit to the city,...
Longest serving governor is retired but still busy
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
BROOKLINE - The longest serving governor in Massachusetts history, Michael S. Dukakis is known for many accomplishments over his lifetime....
Bobby Orr’s Flying Goal Won the 1970 Stanley Cup for the Boston Bruins
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
BOSTON - It’s considered by many hockey fans to be the most famous goal ever. And it produced an iconic photo,...
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...
