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A Perfectly Cluttered Tool Bench

Jun 16, 2023 | Bethany Lee | Headwaters Nest

Writer Bethany Lee muses on her father’s carefully organized chaos in the garage as her young son begins to explore his grandfather’s tools.

Meet a Community Elder: Tina Daalderop

Jun 16, 2023 | Gail Grant | Over the Next Hill

Keeping busy and involved in the community is a way of life, and at 78 Tina still has big plans for the future

In Retrospect – Spring 2023

Mar 20, 2023 | In The Hills

A look back on how we’ve covered the pleasures and concerns of country life over the last three decades.

Kids’ Summer Camps 2023

Mar 20, 2023 | Emily Dickson

The long, sunny days of summer are almost here! Check out our roundup of upcoming summer camps to help you choose some fun activities for your kids.

Finding Sanctuary

Mar 20, 2023 | Liz Beatty

Displaced by war, Ukrainians are offered a place of welcome in Headwaters.

“Speak to me, Alexa”

Mar 20, 2023 | Gail Grant | Over the Next Hill

It’s a struggle to make friends with new technology.

Meet a Community Elder: Carol Good

Mar 20, 2023 | Gail Grant | Over the Next Hill

Former corporate consultant Carol Good turned to writing poetry later in life, and recently published a book of her own poetry, ‘Alive & 65: A Celebration’.

Home for the Holydays

Nov 20, 2022 | Anthony Jenkins

As the end of year draws near, families and friends gather to celebrate the myriad of traditions, festivals and holy days that are observed in the hills.

Bring It On!

Nov 20, 2022 | Tony Reynolds | A Day in the Life

When the winter wind blows and the flakes fly, snowplow operator Bruce Crawford is ready to go to work.

Arrival of the Aunties

Nov 20, 2022 | Bethany Lee | Headwaters Nest

For many of us, as the daylight grows shorter and shorter, it’s a time to gather with friends and family.

Metric Resistance

Nov 20, 2022 | Gail Grant | Over the Next Hill

Do you still think in a weird mix of metric and imperial? Writer Gail Grant finds that 50 years later conversion doesn’t come easily, especially if you’re in a certain age bracket.

Feeding the Soul

Sep 20, 2022 | Ellie Eberlee

Communal gardening helps newcomers nourish the sense of community lost when they were forced to flee their homeland.