
YMCA launches Corner Stone program for families dealing with cancer
MARBLEHEAD — The YMCA’s role in the community has consistently evolved since the Young Men’s Christian Association was founded in 1844 as a refuge... Read more.

Brotherton Review: Hairspray at North Shore Music Theatre
BEVERLY — Back in 1988, few could have imagined that “Hairspray,” John Waters’ beloved offbeat, affectionately subversive film, would spawn a... Read more.

Brotherton: Fathers, sons, and baseball
My dad never got to celebrate a Red Sox world championship. He passed away at age 75 in 1997, a few days after the April Fool’s Day blizzard. He could never... Read more.

Phyllis Karas, author of “Women of Southie”, to speak in Marblehead on Tuesday Oct. 30
MARBLEHEAD — Meet Phyllis Karas. Grandmother. Doctor’s wife. Mob biographer. “How does a nice Jewish grandmother from Marblehead get involved with... Read more.

Former Lynn and Revere guys team up for ‘Stiffs’ movie with Danny Aiello
LYNN — For years, Roger Marino was solidly ensconced in Forbes magazine’s list of the 400 richest Americans, with an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.... Read more.

Rock and Roll Hall of “Lame”
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has deservedly been ridiculed for some of the lame-o acts that have been welcomed into its hallowed Cleveland museum. Bon Jovi? Red... Read more.

Engelbert Humperdinck did not disappoint this past Sunday in Lynn
LYNN — Decisions, decisions? What to watch? Sunday night offered so many choices. We decided to put on our New England Patriots sweatshirts and cheer for the old... Read more.

Concert review: ‘Tower of Power’ and ‘Average White Band’ in Lynn
LYNN — I’m here to trumpet the power and the glory of horn bands. Two of the best — Tower of Power and Average White Band — shared the Lynn Auditorium... Read more.

Music of Cream brought the legacy full circle this past Thursday in Lynn
LYNN — In 1966, rock music’s first supergroup, Cream, exploded on the scene. The British power trio consisted of Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals), Ginger... Read more.

Monotype Guild of New England presents exhibit at LynnArts
LYNN — There’s a one-of-a-kind art show drawing oohs and aahs at LynnArts main gallery, where the Monotype Guild of New England is presenting “Pressing... Read more.