“The Rabbit Proof Fence” (1000 miles of fencing across the south­western Australian desert to keep out rabbits) written by Doris Pilkington  has been chosen for January’s book discussion. The selection is a true story of three young Aboriginal girls, in 1931, that were taken from their homes by the Australian government so that they could… [Read More]

Winter is the best time to prune your trees and shrubs. This task gets us gardeners outside and ready for the upcoming spring.  Join a group of professional horticulturists on a winter’s day and learn some new pruning tips. Wed., 1/16, 10 a.m. to noon. at Haskell Public Gardens, 787 Shawmut Ave., NB. FREE For… [Read More]

YTI Director Suzanne J. Houbre of New Bedford, MA. has cast twelve Southcoast area actors to take the stage in the hit Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway and Hollywood comedy Harvey by Mary Chase, the fourth major attraction of Your Theatre, Inc.’s 72nd season. The cast includes Peter Ashworth, Lawrence R. Houbre, Jr. and Al Vitale of… [Read More]

Ladies, nervous to hike alone? Looking for some company on DNRT trails? Leah Howard, DNRT Land Steward, will lead a group through the land trust’s largest property, Destruction Brook Woods. The property includes miles of walking trails, mature woodlands that include American Beech and Atlantic White Cedar, unusual rock ledges covered with many interesting ferns… [Read More]