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Stillbridge – Episode 5: The Horribles Parade
October had wrapped Stillbridge in gold and crimson, the kind of sunlight that made the leaves seem almost magical. The air carried a crispness that hinted at bonfires and marshmallows, and, inevitably, a sense of mischief. The Stillbridge Fire Department hosted the annual Horribles Parade, a tradition for the children, though the grown-ups enjoyed it…
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Stillbridge’s Peace Week shines with heartfelt Advent moments, a festive tree lighting, children’s handmade ornaments, and a delightfully imperfect gazebo nativity. The second Sunday of Advent, Peace Sunday, arrived in Stillbridge with a hush that settled over the town like a well-worn quilt. Unlike the first Sunday, which held a sort of cheerful bustle, this…
Scout Sunday ’26, Magical Winter Voices, and What’s Ahead in Stillbridge
In Stillbridge, Scout Sunday approaches, a mysterious winter voice rehearses, and the town prepares quietly for what’s just ahead on the Common. Winter, Well Settled In By early February, winter in Stillbridge was no longer a novelty or a visitor. It had been around since mid-December, long enough to know everyone’s routines and favorite shortcuts….
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…
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…
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…
