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Dear Felicia
“The leaves of brown came tumbling down, remember – in September – in the rain!” That old song came to mind since our last missive cuz of the monster Nor’easter we got last week. September went out with a bang and drenching. The storm was … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. We’d like to start with an enthusiastic thank you to all the Westies who weathered the storm and stopped by our booth at the Apple Festival this weekend. Despite the rain, the First Congregational Church once again … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist “Your Old Days Aren’t My Old Days” This is a very true statement. Every person experiences a totally different world depending on when and where they grew up. As the years pass, we recall more and more … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
With the morning air getting jest a bit nippy, yew can tell that fall is jest around the corner. September brings two things that has to do with weather, cool mornings and humid days with jest enuff heat to make it uncomfortable. Last week, we had a … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We would like to extend a huge thank you to the City Council members, State Representatives, board members, patrons, and staff who showed up to celebrate the unveiling of our brand-new state-of-the-art … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Water Street In 1638, the first white settlers entered what they would call the West Side by fording what would become the West River: To this day, an artist’s mural depiction of this event remains on the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Around this time o’ year, the “September Song” rolls around in Cobina’s head for a week or so. “It’s a long, long, while from May to December. And the days grow short, when you reach September.” For the kiddies who trapsed back to the classroom this … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
By Taylor Cordova Special to the Voice Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. A new month means new Take & Make kits from our Ora Mason library. Adults can take home a DIY mini sachet craft. Everything is provided in your kit, including a … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Historian’s Corner
Richard S. Gabrielle 9/11/01 Tuesday, 9/11/01: We all remember where we were on that terrible morning. For The Boy, it began as an ordinary day at work. At 9:00 he was in a conference room in Orange, negotiating a … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner