by Janis Jean – The Front Steps Project was the brainchild of Boston photographer Cara Soulia and her friend Kristin Collins, and has sparked a movement of more than 300 photographers to help raise money for local charities. From a safe distance outside, Soulia took photographs of local families on their “front steps” during the […]
From a Social Distance: the Front Steps Project
by Joan Saunders – I am going to freely admit something that may elicit either knowing nods or gasps of dismay: if I had to choose between chocolate and lemon, I would always pick lemon. I know! If you’re passionate about chocolate you might be recoiling in horror, but I do love the tang of citrus
From the Kitchen – When Life Gives You Lemons…
by Jo Barnes – Kids never listen to their parents; it’s a common complaint. In the case of one local farmer, we’re glad he didn’t. Shawn Dirksen, owner of Northstar Organics, chose not only to carry on with farming like his parents and grandparents, but finds his work and those who collaborate with him all
Living off the Land – Northstar Organics: Planting Where You Are Rooted
by Tania Tomaszewska – When the “Covid Lockdown” started and things ground to a halt, I thought that my wine exploring would come to a standstill and this might actually be a “dry” chapter in my life. Well, that thinking lasted about four days. A large part of my “new normal” is attending or hosting
Off the Vine – DIY Virtual Wine Tastings
A Paddle in the Park KayakingOur hours are the same as always:8 am to 7 pm,7 days a week. We are operating as usual except for maintaining 2 meters between guides and guests and disinfecting all gear between trips. Adam Olsen, MLA (Constituency Office)Our office is closed to walk-in traffic. We continue to serve our
COVID Update – Local Business Directory
