12.08.2017 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Winter’s nearly here — so prepare for fall(s) One of the great fears of senior citizens is to take a fall. We’ve all heard the horror stories and justifiably dread the possible results of a fall. At...
11.22.2017 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: A day out with Grandpa under the golden arches I almost forgot about writing my column this week because I have been so busy in New Jersey carrying out grandfatherly duties. I went there last Tuesday to watch 3-year-old...
11.19.2017 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Season of the scallop After reading last week’s Reporter story about Steve Lenox and the opening of scallop season and listening to Billy Gremmler telling Gary Sapien on WLNG about all the scallops...
10.27.2017 Around the Island Column: Urgent care center and urgent need for the Island Readers may recall responding to a survey sent out this summer concerning the desire for an urgent care center here on the Island. Well, the results of the survey...
10.21.2017 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Staying safe during fall cleanup We are finally getting some fall weather on this island. And with the season comes the usual leaf raking and yard cleanup that everyone does. I remember when I...