Lorraine Koury, owner of the iconic shop Boom Babies on Westcott Street, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15 following a short illness. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. Koury established Boom Babies in 1986 and over the years...
Month: September 2022
Guest commentary: Pay It Forward
By Tracey Burkey Life was good! My husband and I married in August 2014. My youngest son was a sophomore in high school and all our adult kids were healthy and thriving. We were also proud grandparents to a beautiful...
Cover Story – Amber vs. Cancer: Strength and perseverance mark Amber Howland’s battle against cancer
By Norah Machia As a young breast cancer survivor, Amber M. Howland is hoping that by sharing her story, it will help save the lives of other women. “You can take a terrible situation and just stay at home,” said...
Inspire – Carolyn Kardos: A constant advocate
By Alyssa Dearborn If you ever meet Carolyn Kardos, you will immediately notice her teal hair. You also might be able to spot her matching teal Jeep. For Kardos and many other ovarian cancer survivors, teal is more than just...
Inspire – Brain injury survivor presses on with sisu
By Jason Klaiber With a significant concussion from a backyard mishap and another traumatic brain injury from a workplace incident in her rearview, Kelly Thune manages to forge ahead by sticking to the most positive mindset she can muster. After...