Tom Vartabedian
An Olympic Wannabe Rests His Laurels
In this Olympic year, I cannot get enough of the coverage. I don’t care what the event is, though I prefer the track and field and swimming. You can keep the commercials. Just give […]
Articles by Tom Vartabedian
Tom Vartabedian
Bird-Watching is a Natural Past-Time
This is a column for the birds. I hope they’re being sighted, not cited. Did you happen to catch the latest bulletin from the Audubon Society? It contained yesterday’s bird-sightings across the area. The report […]
News
Lowell ARS Enhances Folk Festival
After 30 years, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Lowell “Lousintak” chapter continues to be a time-honored tradition at the Lowell Folk Festival. The chapter continues to maintain a strong and venerable presence with a delectable […]
Obituaries
Rev. Dr. Mesrob Tashjian Kept His ‘Kids’ Together
Whether it was the altar of God or the frenzy of a basketball court—a schoolhouse room or church picnic—Rev. Dr. Mesrob Tashjian was a “kid” at heart. He never allowed his clerical collar to stand […]
Tom Vartabedian
An Emotional Reunion Marks the Relay for Life
Every once in a while, a story hits home that’s meant to be packaged and preserved forever. Such a story belongs to Jenny Henderson, a vibrant crusader for the American Cancer Society, who’s been part […]
Culture
‘The Sandcastle Girls’ Making Film Inroads
LINCOLN, Vt.—At a time when the Armenian community is bursting at the seams for a legitimate film about the genocide, Chris Bohjalian’s gem The Sandcastle Girls is making headway. It’s enough to celebrate what is […]
Tom Vartabedian
Bohjalian’s ‘Idyll Banter’ Still Hits Home
What becomes of old books written by well-known authors? They either disappear into a yard sale, are found in a disposal section of an antique store if you’re lucky, or are put on a library […]
News
Rally Around Peter Koutoujian
LOWELL, Mass.—Over the years, Peter Koutoujian has been a good friend to the Armenians of Merrimack Valley, both back when he served as a state representative and now as sheriff of Middlesex County. He’s come […]
Tom Vartabedian
Country Stores Evoke a Touch of Americana
I share an affinity with country stores, no matter where I may find them. Just as I would brake for yard sales in the midst of nowhere, I would do the same for a country […]
Tom Vartabedian
Country Stores Evoke a Touch of Americana
I share an affinity with country stores, no matter where I may find them. Just as I would brake for yard sales in the midst of nowhere, I would do the same for a country […]