Racing Ahead to the Dog Days

THE MOMENT THEY’VE BEEN TRAINING FOR IS HERE. The countdown is finished and they are sprinting. The race is wildly thrilling. The trail bends, rises and dips. Joyous barks subside as the dogs settle into their 20-mph pace. The only sounds are the muffled thunder of paws, the sled on snow and one trusted voice. Fast and coordinated, the team of faithful animals and their driver move instinctively through the unspoiled winter wonderland toward the finish...

A Fish Tale You Can Believe

Cast your attention on the history of Cape Ann, or for that matter any topic involving the North Atlantic and a common subject will surface time after time. From the Vikings to World War II, from colonial commerce to frozen food, nearly every chapter of our past has a consistent, albeit fishy, supporting character – the cod. Caught from the waters off Massachusetts, cod helped sustain early exploration, colonization, and the industrial revolution. Local settlers were...

Healing with Horses and Passion

A paralyzing accident would derail most people from their life’s work, but not so in the case of Dr. Paul Spiers. His life has been filled with both extraordinary opportunity and deep tragedy. Despite the obstacles, he lives by his words, “Life is about being in the right place at the right time, and knowing you’re in the right place at the right time.” He’s positioned himself on the leading edge of issues he cares about...