by oncapemagazine | Jul 21, 2023 | December 2021
By CHRISTOPHER KAZARIAN Basic economics teaches us there is a value for each dollar we spend. Just as important is how we spend it, especially this holiday season. Will we opt to stay at home, spending our money online? Or will we increase the value of our money, and...
by oncapemagazine | Jul 21, 2023 | December 2021
By DEBORAH G. SCANLON These days, the prospect of good ice on local ponds makes many of us excited to go skating. In the early 20th century, though, it was a major concern, as an abundant ice harvest meant refrigeration for homes and businesses. The Falmouth...
by oncapemagazine | Jul 21, 2023 | December 2021
By ROBERTA CANNON Shopping for special holiday gifts can often be a challenge, especially for a friend or family member you might not see very often or who might be living far away from you, or that special someone who doesn’t really need anything. Whether you...
by oncapemagazine | Jul 21, 2023 | December 2021
By MARO V. TITUS “Shopping for a cause,” also known as “socially conscious shopping” or the trendier “ShopRaising,” is the process of purchasing goods or services in a way that provides a benefit to a charitable organization or charitable mission. This method of...
by oncapemagazine | Jul 21, 2023 | December 2021
By CHRISTINE LYNCH “In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams the cold away.” Ben Aaronovitch in “Broken Homes” Each year, New Englanders are fortunate to have four distinct seasons. There are always people who prefer some seasons more than others, but...
by oncapemagazine | Jul 21, 2023 | December 2021
Story & Photos By LAURA GROSS-HIGGINS December holidays…they come every year, and every year we are faced with the same challenges. One of them may be what to bring to a party. Last year, because of COVID, most parties were nonexistent. And although there...
