In colonial America, education was limited, mostly religious, and far from universal. Also, books were rare, and libraries were almost all in private collections. That began to …
We are in September, and it is great to see all the kids heading back to school. It’s also a great time to check in on common danger spots for our pets, especially as we see our kids …
This week at the Manchester Public Library, there will be Pajama Story Time, Community Loom Project, Intro to Tai Chi and much more. Check it out.
Years ago, I walked into the kitchen at my restaurant in Marblehead— Rosalie’s —and spotted the new “girl” (as we used to say back in the day) in the middle of …
I meet a lot of people in the bookstore who tell me they don’t read fantasy — and I get it, I do. But there’s fantasy and then there’s fantasy, and I worry that strict …
The typical canine lymphoma patient I treated was a middle-aged dog brought to me because one or more masses or growths have been discovered. A veterinarian rapidly determines that these lumps …
Passing the exit for John Wayne’s birthplace, the Ford V10 climbed Iowa’s rolling hills and rumbled down US80, bikes rack-mounted, trailer packed with bins, camping chairs, and coolers. …
Passing the exit for John Wayne’s birthplace, the Ford V10 climbed Iowa’s rolling hills and rumbled down US80, bikes rack-mounted, trailer packed with bins, camping chairs, and coolers. …
It is peak tomato season in Massachusetts, and the judges came hungry. Lining up dozens of juicy entries, they sniffed, sliced and sampled their way through the annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest …
Last weekend I had to perk up my window boxes. I took out some struggling plants that were past their prime and replaced them with hardy ones that I think will take me into fall. …
As we complete the second full week of August, for those of us with school-aged children in the house, it’s impossible not to think about the return to school, or, perhaps, the start of school …
“I threw my back out…” We often hear about it and can empathize with searing back pain, but we don’t really know what it means. Have you pulled a muscle, do you …
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Manchester Golden Age Club members gathered for their annual Summer Hummer in the Chowder House at scenic Tuck’s Point. The members were …
This week at the Manchester Public Library, there will be Dungeons and Dragons for adults, Mystery Book Group, a session on Managing Money, and more.
This week at the library we have Pajama Storytime, Drum and Rhythm Circle, Book Sale, Hearthside Book Group and much more.
While driving the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser recently, I found myself thinking about brothers. My wife and I raised three boys, and it’s interesting how you can see an older brother in 11th …
Your cat’s healthcare plan must continuously evolve to keep pace with their age, behavior, and environment. Veterinary science, likewise, is always advancing—monitoring emerging …
I spent last week sitting lakeside on a quiet family vacation during which I got a good amount of reading done. So while my newspaper column on what to read is titled, “Shop …
Summer Reading Deadline / Friday, August 8 at 5 p.m. | Children participating in the library Summer Reading challenge must return their completed log sheets...
The Essex Council on Aging (COA) offers a variety of events and trips for seniors. For further information or to sign up for an event, please call the COA Office at 978-768-7932 or visit the Senior Center ...