Standing together against hunger
Letter from the editor Imagine the stress a parent feels when the refrigerator is nearly empty and payday is still days away — deciding whether to buy groceries or pay the electric bill, or stretching a box of cereal to last through the week. I remember that feeling...
Support local, the heart of small business
Letter from the editor The recent nor’easter and all the cancellations that came with it left me with some unexpected free time this past weekend. Instead of rushing from one event to another, I decided to attend a yoga class at Strengthening Souls Yoga Studio in...
Costumes, candy and connection
Letter from the editor If you’ve never been to a trunk-or-treat, think of it as Halloween tailgating. Instead of children going door to door, families gather in a parking lot or park where cars are lined up, trunks open and decorated in spooky or creative themes. Kids...
Fire safety in the digital age
Letter from the editor Last weekend, my daughter’s phone was charging when it suddenly began to overheat and even started smoking. Thankfully, she was in the room and unplugged it immediately. It made me stop and think — how many times have I left my own phone...
The ‘good old days’ are now
Letter from the editor Have you ever caught yourself thinking about how great things used to be — maybe 10, 20 or even 30 years ago? I fall into that trap often. Maybe it’s a middle-age thing. My daughters can’t relate. Now in their 20s, they’re always looking forward...
