What To Do: Orchids take center stage at Longwood Gardens
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Orchids at Longwood Gardens
If you were asked to name the largest family of flowering plants in the world, what would be your response?
If you chose the orchid, you’d be right on the money.
The largest family of flowering plants in the world is the orchid — a flower that is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful, delicate and graceful flowers in the...
On Stage: Heather Maloney kicks off 2018 tour locally
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Heather Maloney
Heather Maloney is a singer-songwriter-rocker from western Massachusetts who has released several critically-acclaimed albums over the last decade. She has been recording and playing her music live since 2009 and has had numerous performances in this area – including Kennett Flash and Burlap & Bean.
On January 18, Maloney will kick off...
UCF board discusses revision on suspension expungements
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
During last November’s work session, the Unionville Chadds-Ford School District administration committed to amending the Code of Student Conduct policy #218. Since suspensions are included on college applications, many community and board members requested a review process that could result in wiping it from the student record under certain circumstances.
At...
Upland wins 44th Invitational ice hockey tournament
The Upland ice hockey team celebrates its championship.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Led by legendary Upland coach, Court Dunn, the boys’ varsity brought home the Finnish Cup of Friendship this weekend at the 44th Annual Invitational Boys’ Hockey Tournament at the John M. Cleveland Ice Rink.
The home team competed against three New England junior prep schools including
New Canaan Country School, Rectory...
On Your Table: With the Eagles in NFC Title game, make sure you eat to win!
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
New Mexico Beef Chili packs a wallop and warms eaters right down to their toes.
Well the Eagles remain competitors for the Super Bowl, with one playoff game left — Sunday night’s NFC Title game against the Vikings — and we might watch the Bowl regardless of whether the Eagles are playing or not, just to watch the commercials. No matter...
Longwood FC announces new officers
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company promoted Mike Wells from Captain to Assistant Fire Chief during the organization’s annual reorganizational meeting.
“We have many great volunteers at Longwood and they are all willing to step up and take leadership positions,” Chief A. J. McCarthy said. “Two of our longtime leaders have stepped down and everyone here at Longwood thanks Mert LaBare...
Orchid Extravaganza kicks off Jan. 20 at Longwood Gardens
Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens is on view January 20 through March 25. Photo by Daniel Traub.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Gardens provides a colorful escape from the winter blues this season during Orchid Extravaganza, running January 20 through March 25. The heated 4-acre conservatory transports guests into a warm oasis featuring thousands of vibrant orchid blooms displayed in extraordinary...
A ‘Blush and Bashful’ Super Six for January
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Whelp. All that posturing about writing meaningful content in the new year is on hold. Because, after conferencing with friends, it seems that most people hold my fashion picks in higher regard than my opinions on life. (sigh). Am I not as profound as I think I am?
Alas, I do love the excuse to shop in the name of journalism. So, I’m kicking off 2018 (a...
Happy New Year! Surf’s up, baby!
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Happy 2018! Who’s got their surfboards ready?
Because, yeah, it is becoming increasingly likely that our friends in the Republican Party might not just be facing a wave, but rather a tsunami.
But before you rush out and scream “that dirty so-and-so Trump” (as apparently so many West Wing staffers seem to do daily, per Michael Wolff’s controversial new book),...
Unionville mascot discussion a worthy topic