Columns
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Maynard Health Division Highlights Mental Health Resources for Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While ticks and mosquitoes are often at the forefront…
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Maynard’s Motion Picture History
SUMMARY: The Fine Arts Theatre turns 77 this June. Prior to its opening in 1949,…
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A History of The Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge
SUMMARY: Once upon a time, the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge was a federal “Superfund”…
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Maynard Health Division Urges Residents to Watch for Ticks as Warmer Weather Arrives
With warmer weather on the horizon, the Maynard Health Division would like to remind Maynard…
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History of federal and Local Holidays
The US federal government, over a period spanning 150 years, has established eleven federal holidays.…
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“You’ve Got To Have Heart…” So take care of yours.
February is National Heart Health Month Our hearts work hard for us all day, every day, pumping…
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Maynard’s water needs, past, present and future
During the early 1800s Assabet Village was a small community flanking the Assabet River, with…
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Maynard’s Main Street Bridge Status
Maynard’s Main Street bridge is tentatively scheduled for replacement starting the summer of 2028. The…
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Everyday Tips for Navigating the Winter Months
Winter can be a difficult time for many people, especially when shorter days and cold…
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Trail of Flowers Successes and Challenges
Hundreds of Mark’s columns from his 12 years writing for the Beacon-Villager are accessible at maynardlifeoutdoors.com.…