Author: Hazel Nystrom
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‘How can we fix this?’: Andy Katz-Mayfield on his journey to co-found Harry’s and his Brookline roots
By Hazel Nystrom When Andy Katz-Mayfield was getting frustrated with the limited, expensive options for buying razor blades, he asked himself a question: “How can we fix this?” So began the Brookline native’s path to becoming co-founder and co-CEO of…
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Years after working together, 93-year-old retired neurologist undergoes brain surgery by his mentee
by Hazel Nystrom In a long line of photos of physicians lining the wall of MetroWest Medical Center, Dr. William Wiener’s is the very first. At 93 years old, the retired neurologist was in the medical field for over six…
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Going to Porchfest this weekend? Here are 10 groups to watch for
by Hazel Nystrom Brookline Porchfest happens Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., so get ready to roam the streets and soak up all kinds of music. The lineup features more than 100 bands whose self-described genres range from “indie…
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‘People are looking to learn’: Brookline Booksmith, Prison Book Program expand access to reading in prisons
By Hazel Nystrom Brookline Booksmith is expanding its partnership with a nonprofit that gives free books to people in prison thanks to an anonymous donor. For Banned Book Week, which runs through October 11, the donor will match the cost…
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‘Even the dogs are happy’: On sidewalks and stoops, Porchfest highlights community ties
A father kicked a soccer ball around with his son. A young girl hopped along on a chalk-drawn hopscotch court. Strangers, neighbors and families joined together around a porch to listen to live music. Over 100 artists and bands performed…