Eagle Feathers #342 – The Thanksgiving Miracle

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

If you look at the official city symbol of Worcester, Massachusetts, you will see that it is heart-shaped. This image is symbolic because the city is located in the very center of Massachusetts, or the heart of the state.

Here comes the holiday shopping season once again, and we are ready to embrace the opportunity to celebrate the only way we know how: with enthusiasm and optimistic attitudes.

Let the political and social pundits doom and gloom themselves into their usual perpetual state of the doldrums. We know how to lift ourselves, to rise to the occasion and make the most of what we have, in spite of whatever challenges may confront us.

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A fellow Bagel Bard and Somerville resident told me she has a new book out from the Wilderness House Press, Ghosts of the Past: Gothic and Postcolonial Themes in 19th Century and 20th Century Novels. I caught up with Bansari Mitra, and she generously agreed to an interview.

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Madison Beane is a junior at Endicott College, where she studies psychology and criminal justice. Much of her writing is inspired by the loss of her mother to stage four melanoma—a loss that continues to shape her life and her work. Madison often finds comfort and clarity by the ocean, spending time with family and writing on the beaches of Cape Cod. Her poetry reflects themes of love, memory, and resilience. She would like to thank her professor, Doug Holder, for his guidance and encouragement in her writing journey.

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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne & Somerville Veterans’ Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications pay tribute to our veterans with the dedication of Hero Square Signs, honoring their extraordinary service and sacrifice.

Former Mayor Joe Curtatone to chair; committee to focus on operations, communication, equity, and regional collaboration

Mayor-elect Jake Wilson today announced the formation of a Transition Steering Committee that will guide Somerville through the handoff to his administration and develop a clear action plan for delivering more responsive, efficient, and equitable city services.