Kids’ Almanac (Nov. 8-15)
Think ink: Rhinebeck’s Megabrain Comics launches podcast, expands events
Voices
The mighty acorn
Acorns are a symbol of abundance and security. It is said that carrying an acorn will bring you a long and healthy life and good luck. Acorns placed on a window sill will protect your home from lightning. Planting one under the light of the moon will bring luck and prosperity to you and your home.
Final arguments: Yea vs. Nay on Woodstock Library dissolution
The Nov. 6 ballot in Woodstock will include a referendum to dissolve the library district. Here, proponents for and against make their case in their own words.
If Vaux could talk
Considering the other half of the Central Park design team.
Vote for Delgado
We believe the best choice to represent us in Congress for the next two years is the Democratic challenger, Antonio Delgado.
The Woodstock Library referendum
Regardless of which side wins, it’s not likely anything will get done soon to improve the physical working conditions of the building. And that’s a damned shame.
A week for politics
The week of a highly contested midterm election is as good a time as any to take a look at the longer-term political currents flowing through the mid-Hudson and Catskills region.
The meaning of Squirrel Hill
When I think about the Tree of Life synagogue on a Saturday morning, Jews gathered together in close proximity, the idea of safety in numbers becomes a cruel joke. Instead, they were just an easy target.
Kingston After Dark: No cracks in this Porcelain Helmet
You can do your part and support real local metal with heart by showing up for Kingston’s own Porcelain Helmet on Saturday, Nov. 3 as they open for I Don’t Know.
Bucket-list sky phenomena
Here are my top six sky apparitions that belong on everyone’s bucket list, most of which appear in your own backyard.