Stories

by Tina Kelly -  The region is set to experience a dramatic shift in temperatures along with a flurry of the white stuff. Or so the forecast stands as I tap this out on my keyboard. Hardly a scene where one plots and plans out their yard and garden. Yet as a planner by nature, [...]

by Jo Barnes | photos by Leah Gray - For 32 years, Sandy Terry taught students and watched them bloom, and upon retirement, she embarked on a new career painting beautiful and much sought-after blooms of her own creation. Terry, a nationally-recognized acrylic artist who lives in Sidney, specializes in large paintings of flowers. "I'm

by Jennifer Hornsby, Island Pedicure - When people think of nail services, they envision pleasurable manicures, pedicures and nail enhancements that produce strong gorgeous nails in your local salon! Natural nails are the hard protective plate located at the end of the finger or toe. They protect the tips of the fingers and toes, and

by John Kernaghan -  News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com.   BEACON BOOKS' WHODUNIT SPEAKS VOLUMES There's mystery books and then there's the mystery of the books – namely the 10,000-plus Beacon Books collection. The volumes, so many owner Christine Tanner couldn't pin an exact number on them, are headed over sea and mountains to

by Steve Sakiyama -  In the Peanuts cartoon, Snoopy would sit on his doghouse roof and start a novel with this phrase, written initially by Edward Bulwer-Lytton in the 1800s. Edward also authored the phrase: "The pen is mightier than the sword." Wise words, but I always thought this was stating the obvious, given that

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  Upon arrival at the farm, I had to pause while my boots were sprayed to disinfect them. This would minimize the chance of any disease, pests or weeds being transferred to the farm grounds. This was my introduction to a farm where accountability was of

by Sheila Henn, CPA, CA | Chartered Professional Accountant, SC Henn CPA -  Housing is playing a key role in the changes for taxes for this coming year. With the high interest rates and inflation, circumstances for people alter and it is best to be informed prior to any large decision. Whether looking to buy,