On This Day: John Updike
REGION - On January 27, 2009, author John Updike died of lung cancer in Danvers at the age of 76. He was an acclaimed novelist,...
Jan Latorre-Stiller, a warm-hearted woman
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
Waltham - Even when she was a young woman, Jan Latorre-Stiller, now 68, worked on behalf of elders. Perhaps, it’s...
Founder of nonprofit looks back on races run and donations earned
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Over three decades ago, Bill Fiske was working as a VP Controller of First National Bank in Marlborough....
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...
‘The World’s Fastest Man’
Worcester was the longtime home of Major Taylor
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
WORCESTER - There is a bronze statue of Major (Marshall) Taylor at...
Hudson man spreads holiday cheer as Santa for three decades
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Hudson – Galen “Red” Isaacs of Hudson has owned five Santa suits and traveled on at least 20 fire...
Hudson couple to run Boston Marathon for Hopkinton respite center
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Hudson/Hopkinton – Monica and Steve Burnett of Hudson work at Dell EMC in Hopkinton and are active members of...
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...
Rekindling a passion for singing a cappella music
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Region – After taking a two-decade hiatus from singing a cappella music, Michael Radner of Marlborough is once again crooning...
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...