Digital Democratic Dialogue in Action: An Intimate Look Inside the 3D Project
National Council of Teachers of English
Melissa Russell
I am an award-winning journalist, freelance writer and editor based in Massachusetts. My greatest pleasure is talking to people, telling their stories, and watching my dog dream.
From Music to Literature, Marblehead Festival Revels in the Arts
In 1962, a group of Marblehead residents, inspired by a failed attempt by the city of Boston to launch an arts festival, took it upon themselves to try it at home.
“Doggone it, why can’t we do something like that?” asked Pat Goddard, then secretary of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce.
Well, they did.
And now, celebrating its 58th year, the Marblehead Festival of the Arts has grown from a humble gathering of friends to a premier event. This multi-day arts extravaganza runs from July 3–7. The
“Doggone it, why can’t we do something like that?” asked Pat Goddard, then secretary of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce.
Well, they did.
And now, celebrating its 58th year, the Marblehead Festival of the Arts has grown from a humble gathering of friends to a premier event. This multi-day arts extravaganza runs from July 3–7. The
Artists Reflect on the Inspiration of Newbury’s Pink House While Its Fate Hangs in the Balance.
At first glance, it’s just an old, dilapidated house sitting in the middle of nowhere. Its pink paint peeling after a century of battling the wind, rain, and
sun, the battered house with the empty windows squats on the road as cars pass by on their way to Plum Island.
It’s easy to overlook.
sun, the battered house with the empty windows squats on the road as cars pass by on their way to Plum Island.
It’s easy to overlook.
5 Things to Know About Our Feelings Toward Finances
Brent Smith (Dean, School of
Communication at Emerson College), and Sereikhuoch Eng (Assistant
Professor, Marketing Communication) have a theory: Our early-life experiences
impact our future notions of income
security and financial well-being, and
those notions are not necessarily framed
by how much money we have
Communication at Emerson College), and Sereikhuoch Eng (Assistant
Professor, Marketing Communication) have a theory: Our early-life experiences
impact our future notions of income
security and financial well-being, and
those notions are not necessarily framed
by how much money we have
New Winery With Overnight Stays Brings People Together in North Andover
When you think of New England, wine and winemaking aren’t the first things that come to mind. Sure, there are tons of microbreweries, but with few exceptions, the region isn’t known for its “terroir,” that is, the environmental factors that give wine grapes their distinctive character.
Elbridge “Brig” Leland II didn’t let a little thing like terroir stand in his way. A native of North Andover, Leland wanted to create a destination on the farmland owned by his family since the 1600s, one that wo
Elbridge “Brig” Leland II didn’t let a little thing like terroir stand in his way. A native of North Andover, Leland wanted to create a destination on the farmland owned by his family since the 1600s, one that wo
Essex County Community Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting the Arts
For decades, the city of Lynn has had a vibrant hip-hop scene, with local performers and DJs contributing to an unmistakable sound. But by the
2010s, according to Edwin Cabrera, a local music promoter and founder of Grind House Recordings, gentrification of the industrial city and an
association with violence and gang life threatened to overshadow the special culture, and he worried something unique was in danger of being lost.
2010s, according to Edwin Cabrera, a local music promoter and founder of Grind House Recordings, gentrification of the industrial city and an
association with violence and gang life threatened to overshadow the special culture, and he worried something unique was in danger of being lost.
How to Land Your First Job — Even With No Experience
Trying to get a job in your early career can be a challenge. Here's how
to get started
to get started
How to Successfully Negotiate a Salary Increase
Don’t be intimidated! With some preparation, research, and practice,
you can master negotiation strategies to get the salary you deserve.
you can master negotiation strategies to get the salary you deserve.
Climate-resilient infrastructure is putting people first all over the world
How is climate change impacting infrastructure design?
Blood donation shortage triggers emergency appeal
The American Red Cross is facing its worst blood
donation shortage in a decade, triggering an emergency appeal from the national nonprofit.
donation shortage in a decade, triggering an emergency appeal from the national nonprofit.
How to Start a Career in Sustainable Finance
No need to choose between helping the planet and making a profit;
sustainable finance is helping businesses do both
sustainable finance is helping businesses do both
Tight labor market still choking economic growth
More than twice as many jobs are open as there are workers available to fill them.
The Main Attraction: When it comes to recruitment and retention, employee benefits are key
During the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of employees resigned from their jobs en masse, in what came to be called "The Great Resignation."
New initiative highlights efforts to recruit, retain health care workers in NH
Monadnock Family Services, one of New Hampshire's community mental health
providers, has 21 open staff positions, according to CEO Phil Wyzik. That number should
be higher, he said, but the nonprofit has stopped listing jobs online.
"We decided to stop searching because [applicants] weren’t coming," Wyzik said.
providers, has 21 open staff positions, according to CEO Phil Wyzik. That number should
be higher, he said, but the nonprofit has stopped listing jobs online.
"We decided to stop searching because [applicants] weren’t coming," Wyzik said.
UNH SPEAKER SERIES DIGS DEEPLY INTO “DIFFICULT” TOPICS
University of New Hampshire education graduate students, Shantel Palacio and Nathan Harris expected their fellow students would be eager to
discuss societal issues impacting education, even those that are controversial or sensitive.
But that’s not what they encountered in one of their graduate classes.
discuss societal issues impacting education, even those that are controversial or sensitive.
But that’s not what they encountered in one of their graduate classes.
Civics education for young students will begin in New Hampshire fall of 2024
Recognizing the school curriculum was falling short, the New Hampshire legislature passed a law requiring the teaching of civics in public schools.
Stefani Davila’24 leads from the heart, and for her brother’s memory
Alex Davila was a kind-souled 16-year-old when he was
diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer that metastasized following an arm amputation. While
enduring the agonies of chemotherapy, Alex turned to
fellow patients, delivering them cookies and treats to cheer them up during their own treatments. He shared what he had even though, as a low-income patient, he didn’t have
much.
diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer that metastasized following an arm amputation. While
enduring the agonies of chemotherapy, Alex turned to
fellow patients, delivering them cookies and treats to cheer them up during their own treatments. He shared what he had even though, as a low-income patient, he didn’t have
much.
Five Things to Know About Hearing Loss
As a speech language pathologist,
Maryam Salehomoum specializes
in deafness and literacy development—
shedding light on the complexities of
communication, culture, and cognitive
health.
Maryam Salehomoum specializes
in deafness and literacy development—
shedding light on the complexities of
communication, culture, and cognitive
health.
PPNNE: ‘Business as usual’ ahead of court ruling upholding mifepristone access
As the nation awaited Friday’s Supreme Court decision on the use of mifepristone, one of two drugs employed in medication
abortions, it was “business as usual” at Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, according to Kayla Montgomery, the
organization’s vice president of public affairs.
abortions, it was “business as usual” at Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, according to Kayla Montgomery, the
organization’s vice president of public affairs.
How will private firms’ insulin price drop impact diabetics in NH, US?
A little more than 100 years ago, Canadian scientist Frederick Banting tested the first
doses of insulin, lowering the blood sugar in a 14-year-old boy and ushering in a new era
of life-saving diabetes treatment.
doses of insulin, lowering the blood sugar in a 14-year-old boy and ushering in a new era
of life-saving diabetes treatment.
10 things the Jetsons got right
Launched 60 years ago and set 40 years in the future, ‘The Jetsons’ presented a vision of
the future that’s closer than you might think.
the future that’s closer than you might think.
Great Lakes pilotage groups defend proposed rate increases
The U.S. Coast Guard has proposed a 5.78 percent increase for Great Lakes pilotage
rates for the 2023 shipping season.
The new rate structure would raise shipping costs by about $4.5 million over 2022, or
about 14 percent, according to a Coast Guard estimate.
rates for the 2023 shipping season.
The new rate structure would raise shipping costs by about $4.5 million over 2022, or
about 14 percent, according to a Coast Guard estimate.
Customer Spotlight: AccordCare finds smoother onboarding, training with CareAcademy platform
Partnering with CareAcademy gave
AccordCare the benefit of its easy-to-use care
enablement platform with some unexpected
benefits along the way.
AccordCare the benefit of its easy-to-use care
enablement platform with some unexpected
benefits along the way.
Five Things to Know About Swallowing
As a medical speech language
pathologist, Assistant Professor Lindsay
Griffin specializes in research and
clinical care of a vital function that is
often taken for granted or
misunderstood.
pathologist, Assistant Professor Lindsay
Griffin specializes in research and
clinical care of a vital function that is
often taken for granted or
misunderstood.