By Gary Salmon You know that there is a big difference between waiting for spring and embracing winter. One involves a warm fire, a good book/Netflix, hot chocolate, and windows to the world both inside and out — a certain degree of passivity if you will. However, with miles of trails, or not, and thousands…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg If laughter is the best medicine, you can cure whatever ails you with a great stand-up comedy show at the Woolen Mill Comedy Club in Bridgewater this Saturday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. Local resident Hickory, the Drunk and Underwhelming, will host the show, which is New York meets Vermont. It…

The coldest days of winter are definitely upon us, and RCHS would like to offer some tips on how to keep your pets from going stir crazy while they are cooped up inside this winter. Make sure to keep your furry friend mentally stimulated. Puzzle toys are a good way to keep them busy physically…

By Merisa Sherman I cannot stop looking out the window. The beauty of what is happening outside lures me in and captivates not only my mind but my entire soul. I cannot stop staring at the snow resting on the pine trees or even the white snowy shadows on the deciduous branches. It’s like Kahlil…

By Rachel Sargent Mirus Legend says a stake through the heart will kill a vampire. But it’s a bit more complicated if you’re plagued – as moose can be – by tens of thousands of tiny blood-suckers. In the case of moose, the vampires are winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus), and finding a way to stake…

By Kevin Theissen With the continuation of the Covid world, many businesses are desperate to find and keep workers. So, helping our children find a job is not very difficult these days. Perhaps more importantly, it’s the effort of encouraging them to work so they can learn important values about work, independence and understanding how…

By Dom Cioffi So, here we are in the middle of January. With the holidays now a distant past, all there is to look forward to is a powdery winter, the Super Bowl, and a spring break without excessive travel restrictions. Personally, I’m a golfer, so that activity starts to move forefront in my mind…

By Cassandra Tyndall Emotions may run high this week, as feelings from the past may resurface. At the best of times, a Full Moon can already be dramatic, emotional and intense. As this particular silver circle will face off with the power planet, Pluto, themes of trust, manipulation and control are likely to become increasingly…

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By Kevin Theissen This past year was a good year for investors. The S&P 500 Index, which is made up of 500 U.S. companies, finished the year up almost 27%. The Nasdaq is up over 21% and the Dow is up almost 19%. Corporate profits were better than expected, the economy expanded, and the Federal…

The new year is the time for setting goals and starting fresh, including for your pets. It is a time to make their health and happiness a priority too. RCHS would like to offer some ideas for your pet. It’s very easy for your pet’s weight to gradually increase over time, so make sure you…

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By Merisa Sherman The sky is stunning, a perfect blue filling the sky. There is not a single cloud in the sky. In fact, it feels like there are no clouds blocking the sun at any height. Like the sun rays are a dagger through the layers of sky. With the below freezing temperatures, it’s…

By Mary Ellen Shaw With the challenges that Covid has brought into our lives it makes many of us look for “feel good moments” in our day. At times we need to replace negative thoughts with positive ones and how we accomplish that is up to each individual. For me reading something light and watching…

By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul Here’s a quiz for Harry Potter fans: What kind of owl played Hedwig in the movies? If you guessed a snowy owl, you’re correct. With their bright yellow eyes, bulky-looking bodies, and white feathers that cover everything from their beaks to their large feet, these owls strike an impressive pose. And…