An inconvenient truth
The front page of the Oct. 30 Harvard Press carried an ironic message. One story, “Church bells ring 350 times for the atmosphere,” described…
Spooks, princesses, firefighters, and even a giant garlic bulb haunt Harvard’s Halloween
Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz A giant witch stirs her potion on the porch of 13 Mass Ave. As usual, Annmarie Tenero and Kevin…
Chapter 498 shouldn’t be changed without citizen approval
Townspeople in Ayer failed to vote for the Vicksburg Square plan developed by the Joint Boards of Selectmen, perceiving that it was a poor…
Fire safety award winners get breakfast and the ride of their lives
Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz A group of fire safety award winners place their breakfast orders at Dunkin’ Donuts as guests of the Harvard…
Thanks for a magical Halloween
What a magical night Oct. 31 was this year. A full moon and warm temperatures set the scene for a fabulous evening of trick-or-treat…
Running…just for the fun of it!
Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz Off the starting line for the 11- to 14-year-old age group as part of the Harvard Road Race Association’s…
The dump—not what it used to be
The dump is a barren place. You used to see people you knew there—friends you hadn’t seen in a while, people chatting, people in…
Remember those in need
This is a time of year that is especially difficult for our neighbors in need. Harsh economic conditions underscore this. Local assistance agencies are…
Grateful for the Farmers’ Market
As the blustery weather marked the final Harvard Farmer’s Market of the season, I overheard one of its dedicated volunteers ask the rhetorical question,…
The art of an ice storm
It is remarkable how something as devastatingly destructive as last year’s ice storm could be so intriguingly beautiful at the same time. That was…
