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Staff Spotlight: 4th-grade teacher Kevin Macomber believes education is a team effort
by Amy Haggerty The best place to become a teacher is in your own hometown. And fourth-grade teacher Kevin Macomber did exactly that, beginning in 2012. He followed in his mother Nancy’s footsteps; she worked as a substitute teacher in the district for 20 years. At a young age, Macomber he knew he wanted to […]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
A Chelsea Hospital physician answers common questions Information provided by Chelsea Hospital In recognition of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Calista Harbaugh, MD, recently answered questions to help bring attention to the disease and to discuss the medical services and support she provides patients as a colorectal surgeon at Chelsea Hospital. Q: As a […]
Active Aging
A Sense of Awe and Belonging by Mark Taylor Months ago, I was invited to visit the new Senior Center and make any recommendations I had for the layout and handicapped access to the building and its surroundings. At the time, I was introduced to a few of the committed members of the Senior Center […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Who had a hit with ‘Purple Haze’ by Jimi Hendrix? by John Robinson Q: Didn’t someone else have a hit with Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” or am I having a ’60s flashback? A: Flashback or not, you’re right. Dion released it as his 1969 follow-up single to “Abraham, Martin and John.” It actually charted higher […]
5 Healthy Towns Foundation launches Working Well
Information submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation If you are an employer in the 5 Healthy Towns region, you are invited to participate in Working Well, a new no-cost initiative to promote workplace well-being and create a culture of wellness at your organization. Employers are uniquely positioned to positively affect the health outcomes of individuals […]
Uncaged Article
Feb. 2023 edition Art Contest by Uncaged Reporter Jolie Smith In early November of last year, the student council announced that there would be an art contest at the high school. Students had the opportunity to create different types of art in the designated categories including sculptures, paintings, drawings, photographs or a piece of artwork […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
The story behind ‘A Day in the Life’ by the Beatles by John Robinson Q: Was the Beatles’ song “A Day In The Life” supposed to be written about Paul McCartney’s fake death? A: First of all, the Beatles NEVER did a “Paul Is Dead” hoax; that was concocted by the media, who will do […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Activities to mark March is Reading Month by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Did you know that March is Reading Month? And what better way to celebrate than at the library? During March all CADL branches will be featuring displays highlighting different children’s books. Be sure to stop by the Stockbridge Branch to see our display for […]
Ask an Expert
Survey: Crash prevention tools aid safety, complicate repairs by John and Theresa Kightlinger New technology that helps prevent car accidents is helping make roads safer, but is also making auto repairs more complicated, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says. The IIHS surveyed drivers whose vehicles are equipped with front-crash prevention, blind-spot detection and […]
The Tuckers talk news articles
by Bryson Khozouie, Sixth grade, Heritage School Sixth graders at Heritage School have been studying news writing. Here SCN is sharing a story by Bryson Khozouie, which we are publishing as-is. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker visited our 6th grade classroom at Heritage Elementary School. The Tuckers taught us how to be strong newspaper writers! It […]