Clearing one more hurdle

Whist is a fun way for people of all ages to stay mentally active and socially engaged, said John Gonsalves, the organizer of the Saturday night whist parties at the Bridgewater Senior Center.

Planning to make that big purchase during next weekend's sales tax holiday?  What are you shopping for Aug. 16-17?

While the dog days of summer drag on and thoughts are more of surf and sun than shopping, one particular weekend in August has local retailers hoping people will change that mindset.

For a fun way to learn about history, local communities offer a free education that is both fascinating and informative.