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...
Northfield Volunteer Fire Company revives beloved tradition at Birch Grove Park with Not-So-Spooky Hayride
October is a time for haunted houses, eerie attractions and spooky hayrides, but not everyone enjoys frightful activities. For families looking for Halloween fun without the scares, the Northfield Volunteer Fire Company is introducing its Not-So-Spooky Hayride at...
Despite the quiet, there’s still plenty of hurricane season to go
Thankfully, hurricane season has remained quiet. No major storms have made landfall in the United States, or really anywhere. By the numbers, this is a quieter-than-average year so far. However, don’t be lulled into complacency. By late September, the Atlantic...
Local program introduces teens to beachcombing, mindfulness
Family Tides When Lyntaga Smith started AC Kids Who Beachcomb, she wanted to create the kind of outlet for local teens she wished she’d had growing up. “I’ve always wanted to do something for kids in the community,” Smith said. “I volunteered a lot of my time with...










