Kris Ramos and Jolene Adley — Quilting for friendship, fun and appreciation

Face time: The two Canton residents say quilting has many rewards, including bringing family together and as a way of giving thanks.

There’s no need for name calling unless there’s a column to write

Talk of the Town: Mark LaFlamme on cussin', fussin' and slushin'.

I love parody, satire and sarcasm. Sorry.

In a Word: Different yet the same, they all play off reality — for laughs, revelation or pain.

Types of sedation: How to chill out in the dentist’s chair

Can you guess where this photo was taken?

Mystery Photo for Sept. 19, 2021: Correctly guess where this photo was taken and have a chance to win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

Dentophobia? There’s relief. Here’s the drill.

By some estimates, between 5% and 8% of Americans avoid dental work because of dentophobia, the fear of visits to the dentist. But growing awareness, technology, chemistry and good old communication are easing the angst.

The forecast: Weird weather words expected

In a Word: It wasn’t that long ago that I was suffering through the swullocking (hot, humid) dog days of summer (the period of July 3 through Aug. 11, so named for the dog star Sirius), hoping for some relief.

Follow me for some free backside buckshot!

Talk of the Town: It's not so easy to follow the straight and narrow when one comes to a crooked arrow.

Earmuffs and so much more: Inside the Farmington Historical Society

The historical society has been curating objects representing Franklin County for 60 years, and also owns a church and the historic Octagon House.

Can you guess where this photo was taken?

Mystery Photo for Sept. 12, 2021: Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you will have a chance to win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.