Have you noticed the big, blue and abundant hydrangea blooms this year? If so, you are not alone.President and fourth-generation owner of Weston Nurseries in Eastern Massachusetts, Peter Mezitt, said the bushes are “just full of flowers,” specifically the “blue mop head types — big-leaf...
State and national COVID-19 cases are increasing, but officials say that the usual precautions can be followed to stem the spread of the illness.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state Department of Public Health reported that within the last month, cases have steadily...
A campsite on the Cape offers tourists a retro way to vacation, featuring mid-center modern-inspired silver-bullet looking campers that provides a place to sleep in the woods with creature comforts, such as air conditioning and running water.Hilton Head AutoCamp opened in Falmouth off Route 28...
The most prestigious race in cycling, the Tour de France, is back and continues with stage 8 on Saturday, July 6.The eighth stage is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. EST and will be broadcast on NBC. Fans looking to watch can do so through...
The National Weather Service issued a rip current statement at 3:44 a.m. on Saturday valid for Saturday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.The weather service describes, "Dangerous rip currents expected.""Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers...
Dear Abby: My husband of two years was estranged from his children after a nasty divorce. He reconnected with his son “Mack” four years ago and has made every effort to show him he’s a good man and is truly sorry for not being there...
SOUTHWICK — The supervisor ranks of the Southwick Police Department will be fully staffed again after the Select Board appointed two sergeants this week.Michael Bridges and Garett Parker will fill vacancies created by a resignation and by the knock-on effects of former Police Lt. Rhett...
Dear Eric: At a recent family celebration, I witnessed a crime committed by my outlaw relatives. These fools stole two bottles of nice-ish wine from the restaurant where we were celebrating. I was too stunned to say anything as an intervention and too late to...
Dear Eric: My nephew, who spent summers with me for years while growing up, recently got married. While I was thrilled to get a Save the Date card, I did not receive an actual wedding invitation until three weeks before the wedding. His mom and...
I hope that everyone was able to get out and safely enjoy the Fourth of July on Thursday. I was lucky enough to have been able to spend the day alongside my family at both the Hampton Ponds and Wyben Fourth of July parades. We...
