WHAT KIND OF WIERD THING on earth is a Mushroom Festival one might ask? Well, there are Garlic Festivals, Apple Festivals and Tulip Festivals, so why not one for mushrooms? Mind you, it is …
In 1994 the Smithsonian created a series of traveling programs to share their exhibitions, research, educational resources, and programming with small towns across America. Since that time, these …
For a week in July, 10 Scouts attended Summer Camp at the 1,200-acre JN Webster Scout Reservation, in Ashford Connecticut. While at camp, the Scouts from Troop 3 in Manchester earned 33 merit …
90 Years Ago – 1932 The emergency room at Singing Beach was broken into sometime during Friday night and several blankets were stolen. Charles Peart, the young son of Waldo Peart, who while …
Tweetings, fellow birders! Thanks for flying in to read this column. You know, since so many of my winged pals are preparing to head south for the winter, I've had a hard time finding anyone to …
It’s all about jazz, race, women and gentrification in Paradise Blue. THIS WEEK, Gloucester Stage Company debuted the regional premiere of the critically acclaimed Paradise Blue, a noir-inspired …
Vintage and significant cars will be arrayed on Meetinghouse Green in Gloucester from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, October 1, with opportunities to speak with owners and collectors. Tours of the …
Those driving through or around Manchester in the last six months may have noticed a female backpacker walking the side of the road, often on Pine Street or Pleasant Street or Summer Street. No, …
90 Years Ago – 1932 Parents who contemplate sending their children to school in September for the first time, are reminded of the statute law governing vaccination. No pupil will be admitted …
THERE IS A RADIANCE to Jess Yurwitz. A comfort and a positivity that, when you have been warmed by it, stays with you. She is an artist and a teacher with over 30 years of experience in …
Greetings boaters. It’s almost September, and there’s a lot going on to report from the Harbormaster’s office in Manchester right now. Let’s get to it. Mooring Use Moorings have …
90 Years Ago – 1932 Axel Magnuson, Jr., New York violinist, who is at present summering with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Magnuson of Lincoln Street, gave a recital of music for the violin in …
Tweetings, fellow birders! Thanks for flying in to read this column! It's of course time to get back to our feathered friends, and what better subject than our own state mascot? Yes, I …
The First Annual Jazzfest was a great success. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and dancing along the harbor under the moonlight. Organizers will be donating proceeds towards the Fourth of July …
IT'S NOT A VERY GLAMOROUS world out there in fungi-land these days due to our prolonged drought. The fungi that are symbiotic with plants and trees, called “mycorrhizal fungi”, are still busy …
90 Year Ago – 1932 August 22 will be the date for the Playground picnic at Tuck’s Point. In the event of rain, the picnic will be held on August 24. The program will consist of a baseball …
115 Years Ago – 1907 The Rev. Warren F. Low of Georgetown, will preach in the Congregational Church next Sunday morning and evening. His many friends, in this his native town, will be pleased …
115 Years Ago – 1907 Friday afternoon the heaviest rain of the season, accompanied by heavy thunder and vivid lightning, set in about 3 a.m. Several of the telegraph wires were broken near …
90 Years Ago – 1932 Herman Swett informs the public of the temperature of the water at Singing Beach by drawing nautical and beach scenes in his window and placing the degree of the water’s …
Gloucester Stage Company already provides an intimate theater experience. It’s in the nature of the waterfront venue: bringing the audience into close physical proximity to the stage, set pieces, …