Where surprises sing, snow softens, and everyone pretends they like cod, as Stillbridge celebrates a winter thaw, school vacation, and Lent’s arrival. There are weeks in Stillbridge when nothing much happens. And then there are weeks when nothing much happens—but it happens enthusiastically. This was one of those weeks. The Voice in the Auditorium The…
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…
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…