Historical Commission rejects sculpture proposal at Fivesparks
The Harvard Historical Commission voted 4–1 Wednesday night to deny Fivesparks permission to install three modern steel sculptures on the grounds of the former…
Beef Stew with Tomatoes, Red Wine, and Peas
2 Tbs. all purpose flour 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme if you have it, or use 1 tsp. dried 2¼ pounds braising or stewing…
Reflections: Getting over ourselves
My son has a physical disability. You have probably noticed him. He is the one who walks differently from the rest of the children.…
Pepparkakor, a Swedish Holiday Cookie
from the Harvard Woman’s Club cookbook…
Harvard’s children welcome Christmas
Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz Five-year-old Isabelle Barton holds a candle in front of the Unitarian Church on her way to the annual tree…
Rotary Club honors Carlsons and Jamaican workers
On a blustery December evening, a group of six soft-spoken Jamaicans clustered together in a crowded function room at the Bull Run Restaurant in…
A Barn and Four Acres: Holiday rush
Normally, you’d think of my husband as the kind of guy who likes to plan things in advance. You can imagine, then, my surprise…
The legacy of Margaret Bromfield Blanchard
Many generous citizens have made the new Harvard Public Library possible. The very first was Margaret Bromfield Blanchard. By establishing the Bromfield Trust on…
My Life’s an Open Book: A grandma’s book picks for children 3 to 10
I love buying books because, like plants, they don’t “count” as spending money—they are simply life’s necessities. This is especially true of children’s books.…
The Food Whisperer: Holiday gifts for foodies
The holiday season is upon us, and we all know how hard it is to find just the right gift for our foodie friends.…
The Bromfield Drama Society presents ‘Twigs’
Left to right: Phil (Jack Fellows) and his friend Swede (Mike Griffith) listen to Phil’s wife Celia (Lily Narbonne) in the play “Twigs.” (Photo…
