My Turn: How to hike, how to live

My Turn: The vanishing security of old age

My wife’s uncles and aunts all lived very comfortable lives. They had nice homes on quiet streets and did the usual modest things, visiting locally and not traveling much, during their retirement years. The uncles had all been World War II vets. They came home from the war and went back to work in the […]

My Turn: My mother’s lesson in consciousness raising

I was a well-sought-after babysitter. I specifically remember an altercation between two of my mothers when one of them tried to “poach” me away from the other. She wanted first “dibs” on my availability. Besides the Friday and Saturday night gigs, when my married clients went out on date nights, I had longer engagements, like […]

Legislature sheds light on light pollution with ‘Dark Skies’ bill

The Massachusetts Senate approved the "Dark Skies" bill on July 1, a piece of legislation designed to regulate municipal street lighting to reduce light pollution, improve public health and decrease energy costs.

Board approves $28 monthly rent increase for Leisure Woods Estates in Orange

The Orange Mobile Rent Control Board voted Monday to allow a $28.54 monthly rent increase for Leisure Woods Estates tenants following a court order to reconsider specific budget expenses.

Local healthcare professionals see hope for primary care funding as House passes bill

A House bill aimed at boosting primary care investment through increased spending targets and reduced administrative burdens is awaiting reconciliation with a Senate proposal.