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09/14/2026

The Chateau de Ville, first in Framingham and then several other locations, was the place to see the top performers of the day, including Tom Jones, Liza Minelli, Englebert Humperdink, Neil Sedaka, Wayne Newton, Johnny Cash, and many others during the 1970s and 1980s. Did you ever attend a show there?

By Michael Perna Jr. Contributing Writer FRAMINGHAM - A trip down “Memory Lane” for people who lived in Massachusetts during the 1970s and 1980s would

09/13/2026

This September, AARP Massachusetts is offering a variety of Exercise & Wellness events that can help participants improve balance, build strength, reduce stress and stay active.

By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director We’ve all been there; deciding it’s time to focus or refocus on our health. It’s time to eat better, AARP offers free programs, events and online resources designed to help you build healthy habits at every age. Whether you're looking to im...

09/11/2026

Alder care management has been helping families and seniors analyze and plan for their aging needs for 33 years.

By Micky Baca Contributing Writer REGION - As a society, we struggle collectively with preparing for the later stages of life, says Kate Granigan, CEO and

09/10/2026

Its members range from being in their 70s to 90s, and the Hudson senior center billiards team is now the 2026 Central Massachusetts Champion in the 8-Ball League, a milestone for the community.

By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer HUDSON – The “clicking” and “clacking” in the Hudson Senior Center’s billiards room can be heard throughout the The Hudson Senior Center’s billiards team has been named the 2026 Central Massachusetts Champion.

09/09/2026

Many of us can probably reflect fondly on memories of summer visits from our neighborhood "ice cream man" when we were kids - but none likely had the longevity of Peabody's Allan Ganz.

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer PEABODY - One of the most vivid memories from any child’s life, especially if you are of a particular age, is that of Allan Ganz worked as an ice cream man in Peabody for 67 years, earning himself a place in the Guiness World Records for being the man with the ...

09/08/2026

Our columnist Janice Lindsay shares her struggle with poor customer service, something all of us can relate to.

By Janice Lindsay Contributing Writer Cranky Consumer Lady was not happy. Crank Consumer Lady (CCLady) plays the ukulele. This makes her happy. When she

09/04/2026

It's been closed for decades, but lots of people still hold dear their memories of Lincoln Park in Dartmouth - despite its dark history in its final years.

By Colin McCandless Contributing Writer DARTMOUTH - A popular amusement park destination from the 1920s up through the mid-1980s, Lincoln Park in A popular amusement park destination from the 1920s up through the mid-1980s, Lincoln Park in Dartmouth created fond childhood memories for generations of...

09/03/2026

Our columnist Marianne Delorey takes a look into the future when artificial intelligence may be part of a building's design, especially for senior housing.

By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D. “We become what we behold. We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us." - Marshall McLuhan The year is 2040. Although this seems futuristic, we already wear bracelets and rings that track our sleep, take our blood pressure, and pulse, and wear sensors th...

09/02/2026

Do you remember the golden age of movie theaters in Worcester, and did you know the city currently has none?

09/01/2026

This Massachusetts couple has been making beautiful music together, both personally and professionally, for decades.

By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer REGION - From the Berklee College of Music in Boston to Tanglewood in the Berkshires, Massachusetts is one of the