Arts & Life
A castle to call home: Hunt Castle in Rindge mixes castle staples with modern amenities
By NICHOLAS HANDY
Nestled in the woods of Rindge is an 11,000-square-foot solar-powered castle.The building – commissioned by John Hunt – offers many of the amenities commonly associated with a castle, such as secret passageways, granite fireplaces and chandeliers, but...
Staying active while aging
By MEGHAN PIERCE
They say variety is the spice of life. Physical therapist Lindsay Vago says it’s also the key to staying fit as we grow older.“I find that as we get older we seem to do the same routine activity,” said Vago, who is also an assistant professor of...
The haunting of Converse Meadow Road
By MEGHAN PIERCE
Legend says the veil between this world and the next grows thin at this time of year.For Robin Payson the legend holds true with she and her family experiencing more encounters with the past residents of their home on Converse Meadow Road in the...
Local artist with ties to Prince mourns his death
By BEN CONANT
Local artist with ties to Prince mourns his death- The Artist Formerly Known As Prince. The Purple Yoda From Minnesota. Jamie Starr. The world knew musician Prince Rogers Nelson by many names, most notably, of course, Prince. But for a few magical months in a cold Minnesota winter nearly 30 years ago,...
Glacial erratics: A rock like no other
Glacial erratics: A rock like no other- Like souvenirs from a long-past trip, some boulders in our woods are reminders of an incredible journey that happened over 12,000 years ago.It was no journey any human would enjoy.Under ice that became more than one mile thick, boulders were plucked...
