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Revere Beach was once known as the Coney Island of Massachusetts; what are your memories of this iconic Boston area dest...
08/05/2025

Revere Beach was once known as the Coney Island of Massachusetts; what are your memories of this iconic Boston area destination?

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REVERE - There is much more to Revere Beach than having the distinct honor of being America’s first public ocean Beginning in the late 19th century, Revere Beach and its attractions became a popular destination for people in the Boston area.

AARP Massachusetts State Director Jennifer Benson honors the 90th birthday of Social Security and explains its legacy.
08/04/2025

AARP Massachusetts State Director Jennifer Benson honors the 90th birthday of Social Security and explains its legacy.

By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director Ninety years ago, our country made a promise—to provide hardworking Americans with a foundation for Ninety years ago, our country made a promise—to provide hardworking Americans with a foundation for financial security in retirement.

Some of The Beach Boys concerts in Worcester back in the 1960s were pretty wild; maybe you remember them or were even th...
08/03/2025

Some of The Beach Boys concerts in Worcester back in the 1960s were pretty wild; maybe you remember them or were even there?

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer WORCESTER - For some, the recent death of Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson brought back forgotten memories of the After the recent death of Beach Boy Brian Wilson, Worcester fans recalled the band’s raucous 1960s concerts in the city.

You don’t have to cross the bridge to the Cape in all that traffic to enjoy the summer south of Boston.
08/02/2025

You don’t have to cross the bridge to the Cape in all that traffic to enjoy the summer south of Boston.

By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer MARSHFIELD - When you are considering a spot for a little slice of summer that isn’t too far away from the Boston When you are considering a spot for a little slice of summer that isn’t too far away from the Boston area and doesn’t have the crowds and traff...

Debra Woog found her calling helping people navigate through the inevitable crises that life brings us, especially as we...
08/01/2025

Debra Woog found her calling helping people navigate through the inevitable crises that life brings us, especially as we age.

By Matt Robinson Contributing Writer REGION - In case you haven’t noticed, life is hard. It can be especially hard for people who are older and who may Debra Woog is a self-proclaimed crisis navigation partner who helps people through life’s challenges.

One was all the down the crooked arm of the Cape in Provincetown, the other was in Quincy, just south of Boston, but the...
07/18/2025

One was all the down the crooked arm of the Cape in Provincetown, the other was in Quincy, just south of Boston, but these two dancing traffic cops brightened the day of thousands of people over their long careers.

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION - Provincetown resident Donald Thomas literally took Martha Reeves and the Vandellas’ 1964 hit single “Dancing Two famous dancing cops, Donald Thomas of Provincetown and William P. Draicchio of Quincy, brightened up Massachusetts streets while directin...

As the saying goes, it’s never too late. For this Northborough artist, it’s the public debut of her artwork.
07/17/2025

As the saying goes, it’s never too late. For this Northborough artist, it’s the public debut of her artwork.

By Shealagh Sullivan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH — Pam Hall has been an artist all her life. At 80, she’s continued to find ways to challenge herself Pam Hall has been an artist all her life. At 80, she’s continued to find ways to challenge herself with a pen and paper, but she’d never ...

Sally Snowman made history as not only the first female lighthouse keeper at Boston Light in the city's harbor, she was ...
07/15/2025

Sally Snowman made history as not only the first female lighthouse keeper at Boston Light in the city's harbor, she was also the last lighthouse keeper in the United States and didn't retire until age 72.

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - During the last leg of Boston Light’s 300-plus history, Sally Snowman served as the first and last female Sally Snowman retired at age 72 as the first and last female keeper at Boston Light after 20 years of service.

Social Security is celebrating a big birthday next month - 90 years of provide financial support for Americans during re...
07/14/2025

Social Security is celebrating a big birthday next month - 90 years of provide financial support for Americans during retirement. AARP Massachusetts State Director Jennifer Benson provides both a history and suggestions for improving arguably the most successful social program in U.S. history.

By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director Social Security, the lifeline for tens of millions of Americans—including 1.3 million in Social Security, the lifeline for tens of millions of Americans—including 1.3 million in Massachusetts—turns 90 this next month.

Our columnist Marianne Lyons Delorey has some good advice for vows we can make to our older friends and family members a...
07/13/2025

Our columnist Marianne Lyons Delorey has some good advice for vows we can make to our older friends and family members as we age.

By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D. “Grown old along with me. The best is yet to be.” - Robert Browning This past weekend, I attended a 25th anniversary vow Vows to our aging family members, friends, and spouses.

For generations of people in greater Boston, no summer was complete without a day at Paragon Park at Nantasket Beach in ...
07/12/2025

For generations of people in greater Boston, no summer was complete without a day at Paragon Park at Nantasket Beach in the South Shore town of Hull.

By Colin McCandless Contributing Writer HULL - For 80 years, Paragon Park on Nantasket Beach in Hull entertained throngs of visitors. Today there are only Paragon Park on Nantasket Beach in Hull was a magical destination for generations of kids and adults alike for 80 years.

Framingham's annual "senior hero" awards recognize people who have served the community in a variety of volunteer roles....
07/11/2025

Framingham's annual "senior hero" awards recognize people who have served the community in a variety of volunteer roles. Meet this year's four inspirational winners.

By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer FRAMINGHAM - For the fifth year, the city of Framingham in June celebrated some of its most accomplished senior citizen For the fifth year, the city of Framingham in June celebrated some of its most accomplished senior citizen volunteers.

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