Lifestyles
We the People
Frederick County has always been a crossroads. Its allure to modern-day visitors and residents is not much different than …
Somehow, Someway
The cold, dark days of winter are upon us, but don’t let chills drive you indoors. While the pandemic …
Going the Distance
It’s hard to run when you’re crying. “I was literally gasping for air,” recalls Lindsey Weaver. But despite her …
Dealing Hope
As Aje Hill was lying in his prison bed, he realized he could not move. “It was like I …
Small Aboard
Seventy-two-year-old Kenneth Harrison climbs beneath a section of the sprawling model railroad layout that fills the bottom floor of …
Timely Treasures
Like almost every other thing in 2020, the holidays this year will be different. Family gatherings will be smaller, …
Retro Reflections
The potent grip of nostalgia probably takes its firmest hold during the holiday season, when we naturally recall past …
Tally Low
If you know a birder, you know how passionate the birding community is about counting feathered critters—following trends and …
‘Water Lily Waves’ Graces Carroll Creek
“I gave it a lot of thought, trying to create motion with a static sculpture,” says artist Thomas Sterner. …
Somber Trend
During a typical year, area police agencies handle a very small number of homicides, typically involving male victims. But …
Wreaths Pay Tribute to Nation’s Veterans
The owner of Worcester Wreath Company in Maine, Morrill Worcester, always had a soft spot for military veterans. That …
Over Here
The infantryman appears wide-eyed and alert, staring toward the horizon, mouth agape, as if he’s ready to call out …
Pictures of History and Health
For the past several years, physician-turned-photographer Dr. John Vitarello has been trudging through the Frederick County countryside, wading into …
More than Juice
Fall intoxicates the senses as golden sun gilds forests decked in glorious color, like a giant bouquet of flowers. …
Voting Rights
This year’s Nov. 3 elections come at a distinct and deeply polarizing chapter in American history. A politicized pandemic …
Cat Treats
The Maestri family had come to K.A.T. Café in New Market to perhaps sample the vegan fare and maybe, …