It’s that time of year when we look back over the past year, and yet anticipate a new one.

The Quincy Tea Party hosted Lincoln’s Legacy: Patriots on the Prairie, which was carried live on the Glenn Beck Special on Fox News.

Driving through town, I can tell which homes were built by someone from the north (Westphalia) or the south (Black Forest) of Germany.

During the holiday season, people are often faced with the frustration of trying to find the perfect gifts for friends and family.

Last spring, Kellea Dietrich was crowned the 2009 Miss Quincy title holder and has already had a year full of exciting experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

For many years, I’ve been around grandmothers. They have always been a great inspiration to me.

As much as people are encouraged to buy new furnishings these days, sometimes reusing items that have been around for a while might be a “greener” action than buying new.

When designing window treatments, our first priority is to make sure the design reflects the client’s decorating style.

One year ago I opened my own company through an independent broker dealer, Investors Capital Corporation, based in Lynnfield, MA.

Set in 1950s American suburbia, Revolutionary Road tells the story of Frank and April Wheeler, who buy a home on said road and set out to live the American dream.

I have many fond memories of growing up just a quarter of a mile from my maternal grandparents’ farm home just outside of Quincy in Melrose Township.

Sentimental gifts are always a win. Photo frames with family pictures or items with a verse or phrase displayed on it give a nice personalized touch.

The gift-giving season can often be hectic for those lacking gift ideas. No need to fear, however; John Mast from Computer Works gives some tech-related gift ideas.

By this time, children have settled into their school routines, and the general public breathes in the biting aroma of the autumn weather.