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Finding Warmth, Fun, in the Long Middle of Winter
In Stillbridge, winter lingers, the Ravens keep winning, and neighbors find warmth through reflection, shared moments, and the quiet power of showing up. The Holiday After the Holidays By the third week of January, Stillbridge had reached what locals referred to — without any official recognition — as the long middle of winter. Christmas had…
Unforgettable Scout Bonfire, Valentine’s Hearts, and a Midwinter Mystery in Stillbridge
Stillbridge marks Scout Sunday, anticipates a Scout Bonfire, Valentine’s Day, and an unforgettable Midwinter Boredom Buster filled with quiet mystery. A Week for Scouts and Sentiment It’s that time of year in Stillbridge when the calendar insists we notice small miracles: Scout Sunday has passed, Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and the town braces…
Stillbridge – Episode 2: The Potluck on the Common
Early autumn stretched lazily over Stillbridge, sunlight draping the town common in ahoneyed warmth that hinted at cooler nights. Leaves rustled in the breeze, carryingthe faint scent of apples and damp grass. It was the perfect day for the annualall-church potluck, and the common buzzed with the gentle chaos of a well-lovedfestival. Reverend Hastings stood…
4th Candle: Joy – And a Stillbridge Christmas Eve to Remember
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Stillbridge – Episode 3: The Harvest Festival
The Annual Stillbridge Harvest Festival began early Saturday morning, when mist still clung to the duck pond and the gazebo stood wrapped in bunting, as if it had been waiting all year. By nine, the town common was alive with folding tables, pop-up tents, and the faint, hopeful smell of kettle corn. The festival draws…
