As the population ages, dementia has become an increasing problem. Worldwide, some 55 million people are living with dementia; in the U.S. about 7 million people suffer some form of dementia. The condition not only affects the sufferers but lowers the quality of life of their caregivers, who are usually family, and costs the healthcare […] Read more »
I’m a tool guy. Ever since I entered Lou Corey’s Manual Training class at Center School, I’ve been a tool guy. I knew what a spoke shave was early on. I know the difference between a block plane, a smooth plane, and a jack plane. Cross cut and rip saws are my thing. That […] Read more »
This last Saturday, November 9, those in Marion may have seen a load of speedsters flying down Holmes Street. Those weren’t just any racers but were in fact, Marion Scout Pack 32 and the Rochester Cub Scouts hosting their annual soap box derby. For nearly forty years, the scouts have shown their abilities as both […] Read more »
It was difficult not to feel a bit emotional as Keri Duff of Mattapoisett talked about her grandfather John R. Duff Sr. I had promised to get in touch with her before the 2024 Veteran’s Day observances in Mattapoisett as she had a story to share about her grandfather. There had been a Purple Heart […] Read more »
On Veterans Day November 11, 2024, the Florence Eastman American Legion Post 280 in partnership with the Tri-town Veterans Office held its annual commemorative service. The community came together at Old Hammondtown School where Rear Admiral Cashman shared his thoughts on the subject of service. Cashman’s background includes being a native of Brockton and […] Read more »
Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a major public health problem. While it was made worse by the pandemic, both before and after the pandemic loneliness was common and troublesome to many. A survey from Harvard’s School of Education found that 21% of U.S. adults described loneliness as a major problem; surprisingly, […] Read more »
The Red Sox collapsed on the diamond. Wait until next year. The Patriots don’t look so hot. Wait until next year. I missed Halloween! How did I miss it. I guess I’ll have to wait until next year. How did I miss Halloween? It just came and went, disappeared like a ghost […] Read more »
Are you seeing fewer stars, starry nights, shooting stars, meteor showers, or satellites? In the August 10 issue of the Boston Globe, it was reported that we are coming to the end of our “starry nights’ due to light pollution and the recent failure of the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a bill that would […] Read more »
Paul Ciaburri is a well-known Rochester resident, not only as a member of the community, but also as a Select Board member. Less well-known is his love for all things maritime, especially those items and subjects related to the use of tugboats during times of conflict – war. We received word that something worth […] Read more »
Most adults take prescription medications, either on a regular basis for a chronic condition or on occasion for acute problems. If you live in the U.S., you should be aware that you are going to pay 2-3 times what residents of most other countries pay for the same medication. If you are wealthy and […] Read more »