Recently published articles
A Tour of Haunted Barnstable Cape Cod Life, Day Tripping, September/October 2009
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, September 3, 2009 Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH 5 things you should know about Grafton; Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH Partnership pairs mentors with at-risk children
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Grafton/Millbury/Sutton and Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH August 6, 2009 Valley boasts history, beauty Officials put focus on tourism; Things to do in the Blackstone Valley
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Grafton/Millbury/Sutton and Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH July 30, 2009: Markets are life of Valley
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Grafton/Millbury/Sutton and Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH July 23, 2009: Nipmucs to celebrate heritage Annual Native American Fair
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH July 16, 2009: Cabbage patch grids Project lets you 'adopt' veggies to feed needy
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge and Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH July 9, 2009: Nurture in nature, West Hill Park offers recreation, relaxation
Musical Healing - Sister 2 Sister, Health, July 2009
A Mid-Cape Oasis With miles of trails and access to Barnstable Harbor, Cummaquid's Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary exposes a new generation to the rewards of conservation - Cape Cod Life, Great Outdoors, July 2009
Coaches Guide Journey to Better Health; Building Higher Consciousness; Growing! The Real Cape & Islands: Farmers Markets; Renewable Energy Incentives Abound! - Cape Healing Arts Magazine, Summer 2009
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH June 25, 2009: Women's soccer league is having a ball; Northbridge selectman sees greener ways
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge and Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH June 18, 2009: Ready to compete; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: Fresh, fabulous at farmers markets
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH June 11, 2009: The older, the better at annual town show; Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH: Students, seniors celebrate; Youths imagine 90th birthdays
Cape Cod Life's Art of the Cape & Islands 2009 - Janet Skinner Gilmore, The bold strokes of a lifetime; Jim Holland, Holding light and space in his hands; Jo Ann Ritter, An ever-colorful, evolving vision
Have (Safe) Fun in the Sun - Sister 2 Sister, Health, June 2009
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH June 4, 2009: '3 on 11' is politics 'n' spice
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH May 28, 2009: Friendship Tour builds bridges to community
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge and Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH May 21, 2009: It's a real honey of a hobby; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: Seniors, students connect through quilting
Restoring the Past: Once a historic church, Preservation Hall aims to be a community cultural center - Cape Cod Life, Pages of History, June 2009
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH May 14, 2009: 5 things about Northbridge; Volunteers help immigrants with English
A Living Laboratory for Coastal Life Cape Cod's Waquoit Bay is a quiet escape - Worcester Living, May/June 2009
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH April 30, 2009: Students come out in droves for high school poetry slam
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH April 23, 2009: Just a stone's throw away - Community-supported agriculture benefits farmers, consumers; She's a natural in her field - Sink a basket, put the shot, crack a book
Accessible Outdoor Destinations for Individuals of All Abilities - Cape Cod Life, day-tripping, May 2009
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH April 16, 2009: Green-cleaning maven tackles issues beyond household soil; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: Vibrant ladies strut their stuff - Red Hats redefine 'old-woman'
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH April 9, 2009: Convenience store makes it easy to fill up on Middle Eastern food; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: Open spaces, beautiful places: Land Trust wants your help
A Room of Their Own - Rhode Island Monthly, April 2009
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH April 2, 2009: Marathon, job, family: They work it out; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: Volunteers sought for shoreline survey; Stream Team Top 5 things you can do to protect the Blackstone
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH March 26, 2009: Camera goes small, screen big in town hall cable operation; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: Springtime, and the arts are blooming
Renewable Energy: Citizens make a difference - Cape Healing Arts Magazine, Spring 2009, story and photos
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH March 19, 2009: The ladies are seeing red - and loving it; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: Dean stresses community unity
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge and Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH March 12, 2009: Sweat diplomacy - Rotarian: We gain by helping others
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH March 5, 2009: The best exercise since childbirth; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: A timely exhibit - Willard shows off loaned early mass-produced clocks
Furniture Finds Treasures and good deals in Greater Gardner - Worcester Living, March/April 2009
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH Feb. 26, 2009: A welcome at a trying time; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: Job Corps puts lives on the right track
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH Feb. 19, 2009: Actor guides students to Greece's glory days; Northbridge/Uxbridge and Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: Spa treatment: One luxury that's a keeper
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH Feb. 12, 2009: 40 Years Friendly; School vacation is meant to be spent in the outdoors; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: School vacation meant to be spent outdoors
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH Feb. 5, 2009: Valley Tech offers a menu; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: Australian native gentle, but demanding teacher
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Northbridge/Uxbridge FLASH Jan. 29, 2009: Valley's art legend steps back after 38 years leading BVAA; Grafton/Millbury/Sutton FLASH: So bad they're almost good; Buddies banter over B films; For this student, charity comes from the heart
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sutton/Northbridge FLASH Jan. 22, 2009: For Lad the therapy dog, making people smile is all in a day's work; Grafton/Millbury FLASH: Friday night lights
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sutton/Northbridge FLASH Jan. 15, 2009: Library turns the page; Program provides support for those facing pain of divorce; Grafton/Millbury FLASH: Young rider gets a leg up
A place called home Betteridges carefully renovate Barre Colonial, Worcester Living, Our House, Jan/Feb 2009
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sutton/Northbridge FLASH Jan. 8, 2009: Classes open to Valley businesses; Families make a big splash at Whitin Center; Grafton/Millbury FLASH: Grafton man running strong at 80
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sutton/Northbridge FLASH Jan. 1, 2009: Teen's love of horses fuels competitive spirit; Generations mix at Beaumont; Grafton/Millbury FLASH: YAC brightens teen scene at Grafton Public Library
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sutton/Northbridge and Grafton/Millbury FLASH Dec. 25, 2008: Keeping spirits bright this holiday season
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sutton/Northbridge FLASH Dec. 18, 2008: Etching exhibit draws praise; Students learn about teaching; Grafton/Millbury FLASH: Talent blossoms at Apple Tree
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sutton/Northbridge FLASH Dec. 11, 2008: Food pantry demand at all-time high; No longer tough being green; Treasures await at St. Camillus Christmas fair
From mill town to Mecca Communities spur arts renaissance - Worcester Living, Arts & Culture, Nov/Dec 2008
Winter Wonders: Worcester - Cape Cod Life, day-tripping, December 2008
Landscape Lessons - Cape Cod Life, creative hands & minds, December 2008
Compassion Companions: Cape Cod Therapy Dogs Bring Joy to Care Centers - Cape Healing Arts Magazine, Fall 2008, story and photos
Summer Eco-Fun: Exploring the Nature of Cape Cod - Bay State Parent, August 2008; Do-It-Yourself Eco-Fun: Backyard Composting
6 Places to Discover A Green Way of Living
August Adventures: Blackstone Valley - Cape Cod Life, day-tripping, August 2008, story and photos
15 Family-Friendly Ways to Enjoy Summer - Bay State Parent, July 2008
All the World's a Stage: Exploring Children's Theatre on the Cape - Bay State Parent, July 2008
Digging for the truth in Cape Cod Bay Museum unearths history on Wing Island. Amateur archaeologists welcome - Cape Cod Life, June 2008, story and photography
Learning to embrace the chaos - Bay State Parent, May 2008
Finding the rhythm Belly dancing goes mainstream - Worcester Living, Travel & Leisure, May/June 2008
Mysteries of adoption revealed Annual conference helps with questions, concerns - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, East and Valley, 4/17/08
Indian musicians entrance students Music serves to bridge culture - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, East and Valley, 3/27/08
Geocaching the Cape - Cape Cod Life, day-tripping, April 2008, story and photography
Redesigned mill project draws raves Art and culture are blooming - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, East and Valley, 3/14/08
School musicals hit right notes Two local productions on tap - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, East and Valley, 3/12/08
Getting it together Professional organizers create order out of chaos - Worcester Living, Home & Garden, March/April 2008
Personal Finance in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s - Bay State Parent, February 2008
Out of sight, but just fine Northboro library site is small, functional - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 12/16/07
Memory Lane Shrewsbury seniors share tales of yesteryear - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 12/2/07
Battle of brains St. John's advances in Academic Decathlon - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 11/25/07
Connected by community Blackstone Valley towns celebrate holidays with Chain of Lights - Worcester Living, Travel & Leisure, Nov/Dec 2007
Character development Youngsters learning Mandarin - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 11/4/07
City to Saddle - Cape Cod Life Philanthropic Edition 2007, photos and story
Connecting to ancient ways Study tour to Egypt will explore links of religion, culture - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 10/14/07
Spirited festival weekend for all - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 10/7/07
Advancing art, artistry Shrewsbury organization supports creativity - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 9/16/07
As American as apple pie Bakers roll out their best for contest - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 9/2/07
Natural beauty, heritage and creativity abound in Blackstone River area - Worcester Living, near&away, Sept/Oct 2007
Jazzing up the Gypsies Young musician puts a new twist on playing violin - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 8/26/07
Science Education Gets a Boost - Bay State Parent, August 2007
Cape Bountiful: Farm Fun on Cape Cod - Bay State Parent, August 2007; Recipes from Down on the Farm
On nature's trail Northboro expanding open space options - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 8/12/07
Arts Alliance matures with age Music, theater, arts workshops foster creativity - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 7/29/07
Area students to dance in China International cultural festival will be held in Shanghai - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 7/8/07
AHOY! Discovering Cape Cod by Water - Bay State Parent, July 2007
Museum Night excitement Middle school 'scientists,' artisans shine - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 6/10/07
Speaker channels his inner Forrest Gump 'Life is like a box of chocolates' - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, local news, 6/2/2007
Cape Cod Days: Cape Cod by the Book - Bay State Parent, June 2007; Booksellers' Recommendations
One foil to rule them all Shrewsbury teen fences, teaches - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 5/20/07
The scientist behind the seafood Sushi chef shares secrets with students at Assabet - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 5/6/07
Dress and tell Students get into character to learn about Europe - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 4/22/07
Blooms for all seasons Tower Hill has put down roots - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 4/8/07
Love of running leads to business Couple open Westboro store - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 4/1/07
Best Summer Ever: Local day camps provide endless opportunities to beat the summertime blues; Children and parents gain independence at overnight camp - Cape Cod Parent and Child, April/May 2007
Advanced learning solution Siemens rates St. John's best math, science school in state - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 3/25/07
Getting in gear to fight poverty Cross-country trek for Habitat - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 3/11/07
Drumming up help for school Shrewsbury education gets aid from local foundation - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 3/4/07
Caring for the Alzheimer's patient Families must adapt to provisions of care - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 2/11/07
Guiding Girls Through the Tween Years: Two books offer insight on making it through middle school - Cape Cod Parent and Child, February/March 2007
Sharing memories of Marlboro Historical Society gives glimpses of past - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 2/4/07
When a mind begins to fail Alzheimer's care available - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 1/28/07
Sharing stories at the library Northboro mixes playing, learning for child, parent - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 1/07/07
Igniting that inner glow Westboro businesses offer beauty treatments - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 12/31/06
Undoing the holidays Boroughs Branch YMCA ready to roll out welcomes, exercise mats - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 12/24/06
The softer side of life Alpacas can grow on you - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 12/10/06
International fare locally Uptowne Deli & Cafe owners fulfill American Dream - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 11/26/06
STEM careers sprout Area leads in high-tech education - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 11/12/06
GPS leads techies to booty Geocaching all the rage in the Boros - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 11/05/06
Dogged dedication Teacher wins tech ed prize - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 10/22/06
Turning up the heat Botanist airs concerns about global warming - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 10/8/06
The land and man: Photographs explore interaction - Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Corridor 9, 10/1/06
Alternative Approaches to Learning - Cape Cod Parent and Child, October/November 2006
Cape Cod Days: Eight Days a Week - Bay State Parent, August 2006.
Good Sports: How Athletics Influence Our Children's Lives - Cape Cod Parent and Child, August/September 2006
The Trails Less Traveled - Cape Cod Parent and Child, June/July 2006
10 Kid-Friendly Museums on Cape Cod - Bay State Parent, May 2006
Geocaching: Using technology to get kids in touch with nature - Bay State Parent, March 2006
10 Things to do in the Blackstone Valley - Bay State Parent, October 2005
"Focus on Education" monthly column on education issues, innovations and events - Blackstone Valley Tribune, November 2000 - December 2006
