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Summer Bouquets from the Garden By MELINDA MYERS Make every day and summer gatherings special with the help of garden-fresh flower arrangements. You will be sure to generate smiles from family …

On Monday, June 12, in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum, a “Women in Uniform” program was presented in recognition of Women Veterans Recognition Day. The program focused on

A penny saved The Associated Press reports that more than 66 percent of Americans save their pennies. John Reyes in Los Angeles was cleaning out his deceased father-in-law’s home recently, the …

We recently commemorated the 79th anniversary of D-Day and honored the bravery and courage of the Allied troops who helped bring an end to World War II. While nearly 350,000

We recently commemorated the 79th anniversary of D-Day and honored the bravery and courage of the Allied troops who helped bring an end to World War II. While nearly 350,000

She’s the hardy young woman who put on men’s clothing at the age of 22 and went off to serve in uniform with the Fourth Massachusetts Regiment.

From the United States to Argentina, history tells of brave women who even lost their own lives to defend the independence cause, those names contain the value and courage of their protagonists.

When not working as a standardized patient educator, helping train medical students at BU’s School of Medicine in interviewing techniques and bedside manner, Judith Kalaora is bringing the stories of influential but largely forgotten historical female figures to life on stage through her company, History At Play.

Every month, Wareham Middle School celebrates exceptional students. 

Deborah Sampson, (born December 17, 1760, Plympton, Massachusetts [U.S.]—died April 29, 1827, Sharon, Massachusetts, U.S.), American Revolutionary soldier and one of the earliest female lecturers in the country. After a childhood as an indentured servant, she worked as a school teacher for a few years. The venturesome Sampson decided to enter the Continental Army to participate in the American Revolutionary War. Assuming a man’s identity, she enlisted as “Robert Shurtleff” in the 4th M...