90 Years Ago – 1932 Warm water during the past week has been welcomed by the Red Cross swimming and life-saving classes at Singing Beach. Unfortunately, however, unbidden guests-red jelly …

  115 Years Ago – 1907 The falling temperature of Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, rendered the days more enjoyable, although rain would be appreciated and be of benefit to vegetation which …

Frankfurt-based singer-songwriter Maryanna Devlin’s voice and songwriting style have been compared to Brandi Carlile, which is saying something.  Devlin just released a song, …

‘Tis the season for outdoor markets: farmers markets, craft fairs, town festivals, and my personal favorite, the flea market.  From Brimfield to Boston, Massachusetts is home to some of the …

Grit. Endurance. Faith. These can be things we muster to get through Covid, AP Physics, Costco on a Sunday and definitely Thor: Love and Thunder.  But this weekend it will be what is required of …

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, …

Tweetings, fellow birders! This week we're going to discuss one of my favorite memories from childhood, and I'm not talking about Wiffle Ball! (Although that would be fun).  No, when I was …

Entering the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the smell of incense seeped into my body.   I was taken by the expanse of the sanctuary.  Ornately painted gold and intricately carved with …

115 Years Ago – 1907 Large quantities of hay are being secured and the farmers are busy and have been blessed with good weather. 90 Years Ago – 1932 The Char-Chris Company, which …

90 Years Ago – 1932 Robert Ramsland, who wrenched his elbow a little over a week ago, is reported as recovering satisfactorily.  He is employed by the Manchester Cooperative Ice Co. The Fire …

Milky caps are the only group of mushrooms that release liquid when their gills are cut.  Liquid can pour out of them in such huge volumes that it can drench your hands like someone turned on a …

90 Years Ago – 1932 The Manchester branch of the American National Red Cross opened its fifth season of swimming and life-saving classes at Singing Beach, Tuesday, July 5.  A brisk off-shore …

115 Years Ago – 1907 Workmen are making quite rapid progress on the house being erected for Daniel Cogswell on Martin Street. 90 Years Ago – 1932 Mrs. George Story was the guest of honor …

The Cape Ann Big Band presents vocalist Rhiannon Hurst and Nathan Seavey in a free concert on Sunday, July 10, at 7 p.m., at the Antonio Gentile Bandstand, Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue, Gloucester …

The popular origin story of the sandwich lies in the 18th Century when it’s said that John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich requested meat tucked between two pieces of bread, allowing him to continue …

I CAME TO THE AMAZON with an expectation of seeing many animals and bird species.  I was quickly to learn, that my anticipation of wildlife treasures was displaced by the sheer power of the land …

115 Years Ago – 1907 The fire department was called to Manchester Cove Thursday noon to fight a bad blaze in the estate of Albert Lucas.  The auto chemical truck made the run of nearly two …

90 Years Ago – 1932 The Western Union telegraph office which has remained closed since last fall, reopened for the season on Monday with the genial veteran operator William O’Brien in charge …

MOST PEOPLE OBSERVE the Great Marsh from a boat or a marsh-transecting roadway or a home.   From these vantage points, all looks picturesque and natural, as one imagines a healthy salt marsh …

The Fairy Ring mushroom is delightfully named, evoking childhood legends of elves and fairies dancing around a ring of mushrooms.  They often grow in a circular pattern called fairy rings which were …