Diphenhydramine, commonly known by the brand name Benadryl, has been sold since 1946. It is an “antihistamine,” meaning it blocks the body’s receptors for the chemical histamine, which is released in response to allergens. Diphenhydramine works very well to lessen allergy symptoms and is used not only as the sole ingredient in Benadryl […] Read more »
When a colleague requested donations of pinecones and acorns to support his wife’s crafts, I got busy outside collecting pinecones. These sticky wonders are among my favorite ornaments made by nature. Still, fall would not be complete without – acorns, complete with their little beanies; kaleidoscopic Indian corn; smooth, shiny chestnuts so cool to […] Read more »
Halloween draws near, and with that, Rochester Memorial School held their annual “Spooktacular” this past Saturday. Hosted by the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), the event allowed students, both current and former, siblings, and local kids to come get in on some candy early. Dinosaurs, Spiderman’s (spider… men?), witches, karate kids, fairies, wizards, Beetlejuice’s, princesses, […] Read more »
Friday, October 31: Halloween Day Marion: The Marion Council on Aging is hosting a spooky Halloween lunch event beginning at 12:00 pm at the Cushing Community Center. While eating, patrons can hear ghost stories from entertainer Rita Parisi. Rochester: The Plumb Library is hosting a Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Take & Make Craft […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. Last week, army composition was standardized with there being a little over 20,000 soldiers around Cambridge. Black men were officially barred from entry into the army, however. Thomas Gage departed […] Read more »
For those who love grand finales, fall in New England is among the best. It is one of nature’s outstanding gestures and spectacular to behold. Autumn’s show can differ from year to year, but you can usually depend on that last hurrah. I’ll take the muted colors of the current season – admittedly […] Read more »
If at the founding of Rochester in 1686, you showed the early settlers you could view what their town would become from hundreds of feet in the air, they would not believe you. If you were to show them, they might believe you, but they’d likely try you for witchcraft and burn you at the […] Read more »
On October 18, Mattapoisett became one of the many communities across the commonwealth and the country to host a “No Kings Day” rally to demonstrate against what a large number of people call Donald Trump’s authoritarian king-like rule as President. The Mattapoisett rally began at the corner of Route 6 and North Street […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. Last week, preparations for the winter siege of Boston were set in motion, though supplies still trickle in. A British supply ship is captured in New Hampshire, and gambling for […] Read more »
Sippican Historical Society’s new exhibit, “In Her World: The Life & Legacy of Elizabeth Taber,” opened on Friday, October 10 and will be viewable until next spring. The exhibit showcases much of the history of Elizabeth Pitcher Taber, the altruistic woman who donated much to the development of the Town of Marion and its institutions. […] Read more »