At a Farmstand Near You: August 28, 2026
“The soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all.” —Wendell Berry, “The Unsettling of America” Fresh produce is abundant…
Student leadership and creativity take center stage at schools’ arts celebration
Madeline Bride proudly shows off her artwork to her parents (not pictured). (Photos by Hannah Taylor) The Harvard Public Schools hosted its annual Fine…
Rain lets up moments before prom-goers arrive for Old Bromfield photo op
Front row, from left: Anthony Cianfichi, Chase Corio, Carter Fitzgibbons, Ethan Verrochi, Everett Byrnes, Ayden Hill, Gregory Urquhart, Thomas Sintros, Caelan Piekos, Michael Greene.…
Garden Club Plant Sale attracts novice gardeners to veteran green thumbs
Donna Lee stands in the front of the line of gardeners hoping to get the pick of the crop. Many shoppers arrived early, and…
Bromfield seniors re-visit their roots
From left: Shawn Bunce and Hugo Bombardier enjoy being read to by Bromfield seniors Noah Picariello and Joseph Welborn, May 18, at Hildreth Elementary…
The history of arms and armor connects to the present in downtown Worcester
A full body suit of armor (above) and a helmet collection (below) show the craftsmanship of metal workers of many eras and cultures. (Courtesy…
From cellar holes and journals, author recreates the cultural landscape of the Harvard Shakers
Author Ned Quist. (Courtesy photo) For eight years, retired academic librarian Ned Quist has been a frequent visitor from Rhode Island to Harvard Shaker…
Superstar Productions presents ‘Alice in Wonderland JR’
Story: Hildreth student musical ‘Alice in Wonderland JR’: Larger than life Tall Alice (played by Isla Wittstruck) grows frustrated and surprised as she becomes larger…
A walk in the rain at Oxbow with Boxborough Birders
Intrepid bird-watchers ignore rain so they can add to their bird-sighting lists. (Photo by George Lewinnek) An hour before we gathered in the gray…
Town Tails – Let them cross: Salamanders play a quiet but vital role in our ecosystem
A dog checks out a spotted salamander. (Photo by Thomas Killian) Fourth-grade science lessons are a great source for column ideas. After an engaging…
Hildreth student musical ‘Alice in Wonderland JR’: Larger than life
Photos: Superstar Productions presents Alice in Wonderland JR Third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders from Hildreth Elementary School performed the musical “Alice in Wonderland JR” in an…
