Where have the years gone? How many times have some of us said that. I seem to ask myself that question every day. I have grown children, grandchildren, a retirement, have overcome some illness but …

We had a Memorial Day visitor in our yard, not exactly unexpected this time of year. A fairly large snapping turtle had emerged from the pond and was busy laying eggs in our yard. She had dug out …

The baby snapper Lunged at me. Then retreated, As my admiration Grew. The tiny creature Had much courage. And much Wisdom too.

The topic of estate planning is expansive.  We covered some basics last month, and will cover some of the more complex considerations this month.  Please note that I am not an attorney and …

Like a lot of people, I was glued to the TV to watch the Artemis II liftoff, then watching the astronauts completing their chores (while that jar of Nutella floated by them; glad they had some treats …

Overfishing is one of the biggest threats to the world's oceans today. For many years, fishing has been an important way to provide food and jobs for millions of people around the world. However, …

There is an upcoming town meeting on Tuesday, June 2 that seriously affects our rural town. The residents voted 241 to 186 at the last town meeting in November 2025 to not adopt the state's MBTA …

The profile of the warrior on the gymnasium wall at our high school has been there for over a quarter of a century. It is part of many yearbook photos, memories and personal photos of competitions in …

Five months below. What went on? If I tried To tell him, He’d be gone! I let him stare. I let him look. And repent of the past summer flowers He took.

The topic of estate planning is expansive.  I am going to cover some of the basic documents and considerations.  Please note that I am not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice …

It’s spring again (thank God) and we can put away heavy down coats, clunky boots, thick mittens, and snow shovels. What a winter! Just what we needed after a very heavy snow in January, a blizzard …

Living in a rural town we are lucky to still be able to see the stars at night unlike people in nearby cities. However, as more people install bright unshielded lights, we slowly lose that privilege …

Over the last several weeks, I have had the privilege of walking our neighborhoods and speaking with residents about what matters most to them in our community. The “IWatch” clocked it at 43 …

It’s April, I can’t take the tension Crunching numbers to file an extension I can’t make a dent Like the top one percent It’s taxing to not have a pension!

Do your memories Bring sunshine? Do your memories Bring rain? We turn Our clocks back. They all tick just the same. Puddles fill. Then dry up. Or it’s the other …

I can hardly wait to get back home in the spring. I can’t wait to hear all the heavy-duty leaf blowers blowing fresh-cut grass from one end to another. Seems a waste. It could be like playing with …

(Family Features) Gardening can be a simple way to beautify your yard, relieve stress and save money on your grocery bill, but like any hobby, you can get carried away buying necessary equipment. …

(Feature Impact) To add charm to your yard, encourage local wildlife and give you a front-row seat to nature, building a birdhouse is a simple weekend project that checks all of those boxes. …

Seekonk Residents, April 6th is our local election. This will allow you to choose a resident to fill positions that are vital to the continual operation of our government. The residents who run …

Snow’s melting, soil is cold, the air teases some warmth— only to snap back with one last cold front. The weather is inconsistent, unpredictable, and easy to overlook. But for homeowners, this is …

So, the Blizzard of ’78 is no longer “The Blizzard”. It has been eclipsed by the Blizzard of ’26, delivering even more snow, though thanks to cell phones, social media, and more accurate …

I once read an article that many people put meeting with a financial advisor in the same bucket as taking a math test or going to the dentist!  While the thought of working with a financial …

I am a current member of the Seekonk Select Board, and at present, the only member in support of allowing voters to exercise their constitutional right to vote on making a crucial decision at the …

Children gather where The meadow begins. It’s early spring. Before the flowers Reclaim their spots. Before weed stalks Grow tall and weave. They’ll race each other And soon they’ll find, There …

The current cost of a UMass Amherst education is more than $37,000 annually, and Boston College tuition is around $90,000 annually! (Source: eMoney)  It can be overwhelming to think about this, …