Hildreth Elementary students were entertained with yo-yo artistry last Friday in a character-education assembly designed to promote positive attitudes, better behavior, and academic achievement.

Though the "week" lasted only three days, organizers are calling Bromfield's first-ever Spirit Week a great success, and they hope it will be the start of a new tradition.

Take a sip of Still River Winery's Apfel Eis wine and find yourself transported to an apple orchard on a crisp fall day. That magical effect has been achieved by the Holtzman family of Harvard.

I've been quite focused on waste management lately. Since beginning retirement this fall, I have been volunteering at our local facility most Wednesday mornings (because I can).

A purring cat appears to have achieved a state of total contentment; however, a cat's purr can mean other things as well.

Walk into the home of Mark and Mary Anne Morin and the first thing that strikes you are the family photos and the children's artwork displayed on the walls, bookcases, and mantel.

Harvard community members have until Dec. 12 to take part in the second annual charity event, the Giving Tree, sponsored by the student service organization Bromfield Cares.

Some mammals, such as the red fox, typically sleep out in the open. Most mammals, however, seek more protection from winter's freezing temperatures, cold winds, and snow.