Megan Alley

Morning brings a glow these warmer days, and when I awaken there is a golden light shining through the windows. At last the long-awaited...

Our weather continues with its New England surprises; we enjoyed a beautiful sunny day Saturday last, followed by sharply falling temperatures, and now last...

Once again last weekend was a mix of sun and snow, and even rain and sleet, but that means springtime here in New England....

“The time is always right to do what is right.” So spoke Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., well over 60-plus years ago. This Baptist...

Spring is slowly approaching, with most of the snow disappearing under the wee bits of sun we have seen, and we are hoping that...

The first day of spring arrived on Tuesday last. I think she looked around and decided to go somewhere else, as on this Monday...

Today, March 15, is the Ides of March. Beware the Ides of March, ’twas said, and 38 years ago today occurred an event on...

I had promised myself that I would not mention weather in this week’s column, but alas, complicated March erased that promise. Oh how the...

Once again, this past weekend was a rerun of what has been our upside-down weather this winter. Saturday morning at last the sun appeared...

I still remember the absolute horror of that day in 1970 when four Kent State students were shot by members of the Ohio National...

The torrential rains of last weekend left puddle pools and disrupted outdoor activity plans, but thankfully no floods. Now we are facing a few...

February not only is the shortest month of the year, but it is also Black History Month. After reading a few articles and watching...

Once again we were lulled to sleep by a rhapsody of howling wind, pelting rain, and the discordant cries of the cat, Doodle, who...

Sports seem to have taken over this winter season, especially football and in particular the Patriots. Now, I enjoy sports and the Patriots also,...

Winter brings a change to our town. If you take a ride up Circuit Avenue now, it appears as if there is only one...

The weather is a bit warmer, but last week’s cold and icy winds left me inside the house, like someone under house arrest. I...

Can it really be 2018? We certainly hope so, as most of us are not looking back at 2017 with fond memories. What a...

So here it is, the Friday before Christmas, and the Times has requested that we get a column in to them today for the...

Another bit of wisdom from my Old Farmer’s Almanac engagement calendar states that winter either bites with its teeth or lashes with its tail....

How peaceful and beautiful an evening's journey into our town is at this time of year. Driving down New York Avenue you are greeted...