Third spaces are public, informal gathering spots — like cafes, parks, or community centers — where people can relax, socialize, and build connections outside of home and work.…
Read more Third Spaces: The Building Blocks of A Healthy Community and Social LifeNo matter what you hear, nobody’s gotten to where they are totally on their own. That’s what Cape Ann nonprofit leaders said during a panel discussion held Friday…
Read more Panel shows the power of nonprofits in GloucesterApril is Health Care Decisions Month. A couple years ago, when I heard of this month-long awareness campaign, I thought it was odd. I didn’t understand the importance…
Read more SENIOR LOOKOUT: A few health decisions to make before you get sickWhat are the top 20 happiest countries in the world? How do mental health and well-being trends look in the United States and Canada? The 2024 World Happiness…
Read more 2024 World Happiness Rankings: USA Falls Out of Top 20, Youngest Hit HardestMarblehead High School graduates Zoe Gast and Katie Jenkins were recently honored as the first female Eagle Scouts from Troop 79G. The Marblehead Boy Scout troop held a…
Read more Marblehead High graduates become community’s first female Eagle ScoutsWith an array of more than 50 state financial aid programs available to college students, public higher education officials are embarking on an effort to simplify those offerings…
Read more State eyes simplification of college aid processBOSTON — The state Senate has approved a plan aimed at expanding access to child care and early education for parents while attracting and retaining new workers to…
Read more Senate approves bill to expand early educationBOSTON — The state Senate has approved a plan aimed at expanding access to child care and early education for parents while attracting and retaining new workers to…
Read more Senate approves bill to expand early educationHunger is a very real problem in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported in October that 12.8% of all U.S. households — 17 million —…
Read more SENIOR LOOKOUT: Meals on Wheels delivers more than foodBOSTON — A majority of Massachusetts voters don’t support the use of taxpayer dollars to pay for migrant housing, according to a new poll by a conservative group,…
Read more Poll: Voters object to right-to-shelter fundingIt’s been a tough year and many families are feeling the pinch. Why not gift something to someone that makes a bigger impact? Here are some unique ways…
Read more Gift Guide 2023: Ways to give back this holiday season
