A Massachusetts native, Willett spent more than 20 years as a secretary and even worked briefly as a cocktail waitress, her ...

The man accused of gunning down a 12-year-old boy as he chased down a stolen car appeared in a court room for the first time Tuesday morning.

Some of the nine victims died in the fire at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Residence, while others died after they were transported to local hospitals.

Observer spoke to Cassens about her art collector grandfather, cultural revisionism and why sitting with discomfort is so important.