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A detailed photo-realistic watercolor painting titled 'Market at Roslindale' serves as the article header. The bold, dark brown text 'Reality Check' is centered at the top. Below, a bustling farmers market scene shows multiple canvas stalls lining a paved street. Vendors and customers interact around tables piled high with wooden crates of fruits and vegetables, like apples and tomatoes, in shades of red, green, and orange. In the foreground on the left, several people, whose faces are intentionally left featureless per the artist's style, walk past, including one woman in a bright pink top and another in a light green shirt. On the right, a vendor in a green shirt helps a customer wearing a light-colored, patterned short-sleeve shirt and a light green baseball cap, viewed from behind, browse the produce. Wooden crates labeled with posters and signs, and black wire baskets are visible. A red hanging scale is prominent. The background features more market activity and trees.

Reality Check

At first glance, you might think the paintings of local artist Daniel Austin are photographs of buildings. But look a little closer and you’ll view them through the lens of an artist who sees them as living, evolving structures with a story to tell. Austin’s artwork began almost incidentally with a thoughtful gift of watercolor paints from his stepson in 2011. “When I was a child, I loved art! But in high school, I became unduly practical,” says Austin. “I went on to become

6 days ago2 min read

A group of McDowell Trojan lacrosse players in white jerseys with blue numbers huddle together in a celebratory circle on the field at sunset. Player number 17 is seen from the back, jumping slightly with his lacrosse stick raised high in the air, capturing the high-energy "fastest game on two feet" atmosphere described in the article.

Lightning Lacrosse

Lacrosse is known as the “fastest game on two feet.” With a ball that zings across the field at 75 miles per hour, it’s an exciting game to watch and play. Lacrosse has grown in popularity across the country, and Millcreek has also seen a growing interest in the sport. Josh Bischof, president of the McDowell Trojan Lacrosse Booster Club, has been involved in the sport for years. His oldest daughter, Adelaide, began playing in fourth grade and fell in love with it. His younge

Mar 32 min read

A group of approximately 20 firefighters from the Fuller Hose Volunteer Fire Department posing in full turnout gear and high-visibility vests. They are positioned in front of two gray fire trucks with their emergency lights flashing under a dramatic, cloudy twilight sky. Several firefighters in the front row are kneeling and holding hydraulic rescue tools.

The Heart of the Community

The Fuller Hose Volunteer Fire Department has been answering the call to care on cold, dark nights for over 140 years. After the town of North East burned to the ground multiple times, the citizens saw an obvious need for fire protection. In 1885, a fire company was launched with 26 members. Ezra N. Fuller donated $100 toward the purchase of a hand-drawn hose cart, and the members paid homage by naming the company in his honor. According to legend, years later when Fuller Ho

Feb 163 min read

Jon Holliday, grandson of founder Peggy Gray, standing in his candy shop in North Springfield. He is wearing a blue "Peggy Gray" hoodie, a brown apron, and a branded baseball cap. In the foreground are trays of handmade chocolate confections, while the background shows industrial candy-making machinery and storage shelves.

Sweet Dreams!

Peggy Gray Candies of North Springfield has been a special treat for over 100 years, for kids from 1 to 92. In 1922 Marguerite (Peggy) Holliday was a physical education teacher. She began losing her hearing however, which made it impossible to continue as a teacher. Though many people might have decided to just stay home, Peggy never missed a beat. She quickly shifted gears, and looked for a new career to help her family. She had always enjoyed making candy as a hobby, and

Feb 133 min read

The Gift of Unconditional Love

Dogs can make a house a home, with their constant love and devotion to their families. But now and then, some of them need our help to live a stable, happy life. Nothing is quite like a dog, who’s always happy to see you when you arrive home from a tough day at work. A pet’s unfailing love and support makes the world feel like a nicer place. Unfortunately, that love is not always returned. Many beautiful animals end up in a shelter through no fault of their own—alone, afraid

Dec 11, 20253 min read