UFO Over Perth-Andover?
This intriguing picture was taken in 2006 by Tim and Nance McNally of Perth-Andover. The couple were taking photographs of the river above the village for a contest and did not see the anomaly until they looked at the pictures on their computer screen. Many governments around the...
Walking the Plank & Taking the Plunge!
We heard about this wonderful wedding party that took place in August of 2012 and asked if we could share some photos of this celebration with our readers. Jeffrey and Rhonda Pelkey tied the knot in a fun fashion by throwing themselves a Pirate themed party. They...
History of the Whodunnit
Romance novels might arguably be the best selling form of fiction in the world today, but Murder Mystery novels, in all their forms, are most certainly a close second in popularity! There are many types of mystery in the genre today, so many choices in fact that most...
Baptist Church Rebuilds on Higher Ground
Perth-Andover lost a century landmark when the Perth-Andover Baptist Church was torn down on August 22, 2012. It was not an elegant building but it had stood solidly for more than a hundred years as a testament to the grace of God and the fortitude of the small congregation....
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving It’s a gratitude attitude Appreciations obligations Collated celebrations Across Christian nations, Gastronomical gatherings Culture cuisine Fine festive feast Succulent scene, Knowing acknowledgement Providence praised Homage and honor Rejoice, He was raised, Sincere supplication To goodness and grace Consideration and credit Putting prayer in its place, Yet, more than...
Dark Shadows
Last week the new movie version of Dark Shadows was released on DVD. I always check these new releases out, just in case something really tasty accidentally sneaks out of Hollywood. Doesn’t happen too often these days, in my admittedly jaundiced opinion, but hey! One can always hope! ...
Glenn’s Grocery a Neighborhood Market
Back before we became such a car crazy gas guzzling bargain hunting consumerist society always runnin’ the roads, as they say, folks depended upon local neighborhood markets that they could walk to for most of their needs. A recent conversation with my 94 year old uncle, Sewell Shaw, revealed...
A Family Business Serving Bath since 1934
There are so many great stories and tidbits of history to learn here in the beautiful river valley. Everyone I meet and talk to in the course of putting this paper together has a unique and fascinating tale to tell and it is so much fun to learn the...
Neti Pots for Allergy Relief & Sinus Irrigation
You may have seen these funny looking little teapot gadgets at your local pharmacy. Neti pots are used to flush out your sinus system with a warm saline solution. Have you ever felt that annoying tickle in your sinuses that heralds an impending allergy attack or maybe the...