When he's not tending to his duties as a husband, foster parent, and pharmaceutical proofreader, Don Hammontree is working on his art. The musician and painter often spends time at the Panera Bread in … [Read more...] about Don of many trades
People & Places
Drumming up a good vibe
The sound of African drums echo through the halls of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn Sanctuary on a cold February afternoon, bouncing off the walls like the hands on the percussive … [Read more...] about Drumming up a good vibe
Heather Goodwin is a self-proclaimed sea hag — and proud of it!
The lifelong resident of Nahant has spent most of her career in art, working first as a silversmith before launching “Sea Hag Studios” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sea Hag Studios is an embrace of … [Read more...] about Heather Goodwin is a self-proclaimed sea hag — and proud of it!
Fair to say: Pumpkin spices up Swampscott
Retired pharmacist Thomas Keenan of Swampscott grew the largest pumpkin in Massachusetts this year, earning him and his more than one-ton gourd second place at the 2023 Topsfield Fair’s Giant Pumpkin … [Read more...] about Fair to say: Pumpkin spices up Swampscott
Nahant raises 3,000 bills for Cheerio The Duck
After Bass Points Apartment Grounds Manager Steven Thibeault lost his 21-year-standing job, Nahant residents raised more than $3,610 to help Thibeault continue living in town with his famous feathered … [Read more...] about Nahant raises 3,000 bills for Cheerio The Duck