Needham

A molecular biology researcher and a high school science teacher, Barbara Benfield loved her work in the lab and the classroom, and she was reluctant to reveal her age because she wanted to pursue her professions as long as possible, said her husband, Peter.

DesROCHES, Edward R. Of Needham, May 20, 2013. May he rest in the peace of the Lord ...

The works of Thomas Gaitley, a Needham-based fine arts photographer who specializes in landscapes, will be on display in Dover starting this month through June in an exhibit free and open to the public, according to organizers ...

The pairings will be released for the 2013 boys' lacrosse tournament on Friday and top-ranked Needham looks ready to go ...

TREGGIARI, Pasquale "Leno" 86, of Franklin, formerly of Needham, May 18, 2013 ...

After the sobering loss to Needham Monday, Duxbury's first loss to an in-state team since 2010, the top-ranked Green Dragons were faced with a little bit more adversity Saturday, playing without their head coach, Chris Sweet, on the sideline for the first time in 15 years.

Following a Board of Health vote on Monday, Dover has become the fourth town in the state to raise the age to buy cigarettes to 21, based on a two-man lobbying effort to keep tobacco products away from children.

The YMCA of Greater Boston is encouraging teens to get active this summer, offering free memberships at all 13 branches around the city, it announced Wednesday.

The Selectmen will hold a public hearing at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 28 regarding proposed design plans for the Lincoln Street Parking Lot in Powers Hall ...

Simon and Sons, a 108-year-old men's and boy's clothing store, will move from its Newton storefront home of the past 20 years to a more spacious spot in Needham this summer, said owner Paul Simon ...

Gabriel Gomez, the Republican candidate for the US Senate seat vacated by John Kerry, will address locals later this month during an event hosted by the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce.

Needham School Committee member Marianne B. Cooley will run unopposed for the Board of Selectmen this June during a special town election, according to the town clerk's office ...

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