The good news is that I am observing my patients living longer than ever at Manchester Animal Hospital due to advanced veterinary care and better nutrition. As they get older, I also see …
Want to know what one of the best Holiday gifts you can give your loved ones this year? It’s not what you think. It’s not an all-expense paid Viking River Cruise, although I’m …
Carla Christensen is our new Library Director at the TOHP Burnham Library in Essex, succeeding Deb French who retired last month after nearly 20 years. Christensen will begin her new role on …
This easy and beautiful holiday side dish reminds me of my grandfather, an avid gardener who loved growing all manner of squash. I use Delicata squash because it’s pretty and its skin is …
What a relief not to have worried about Mom and Dad during the winter months; no slipping on ice, driving in snow, frozen pipes, furnace failures, or snow removal. They enjoyed winter outdoor …
Recently, at a Veterinary Association of the North Shore meeting, I did a random survey of our mutual experience with this reported outbreak. I’m not sure there’s a new disease here. …
Mushroom of the Week (Porcini) Soup’s On! Our resident mushroom expert Gary Gilbert is back with some “souper” ideas for easy and delicious warm winter dinners. M …
E veryone loves holiday wreaths. It is believed the first wreaths date back to ancient Greece and Rome. Members of the Greco-Roman society were known to hand-make ring-shaped items using fresh …
W hen I was a kid, my mother loved Christmas. I see now it was fitting because Carolyn liked sparkly things all year round, and she kind of lived in this world with fairy sprites and earthen …
Too much stuff? Reign it in! No one likes a room that feels cluttered and chaotic. So, choose some, and save some others for something different in the years to come. Focus …
There are holiday traditions in aspirational books and television shows. Then, there are the real family traditions to celebrate the holiday season. Here are some good ones shared by local familiar faces. From an annual Christmas Eve date with a book to baking countless pies, locals celebrate this season in their own ways.
The holiday season is upon us, and many people plan to include their companions in the festivities. As you get ready for the holidays, it is important to try to keep your pet’s eating …
There's a lot going on at the Manchester Public Library right now, including Tai Chi, an author's Q&A with Virginal Pye, Storytime with Miss Audrey, and access to the digital advice desk.
There's a lot going on at the Essex Public Library right now, including the monthly scavenger hunt for kids, Story hour and puppet story time, and holiday romance book recommendations.
Pancreatitis in dogs is one of the more challenging diseases to diagnose. The symptoms are variable and routine blood tests are often not helpful. At the Manchester Animal Hospital, I see these …
Here we are in a new age of Egyptian plagues. War. Gun violence. Natural disasters. Political absurdity. What’s next? People are suffering. What can I do in real time? How do I personally …
Almost 20 years ago, my then-husband and I went to a real estate open house where I promptly fell in love with a crazy fixer-upper, writes Manchester-based interior designer Jen Coles. Learn pro tips on how to make tough layouts and spaces work.
Deciding to add a new animal to your family is an exciting time, writes Dr. Larry Lamb, owner of Manchester Animal Hospital. But there are many things to keep in mind.
We have entered the month in which we all avoid driving to, or anywhere near, Salem, writes The Book Shop of Beverly Farms' Hannah Harlow. Here are her spooky book recommendations.
