Toys ranging from old-fashioned wooden sleds to plastic blocks for building snow forts lure children outdoors for winter activities.
2013
Ex-Etiquette: Clingy child needs to see parents communicating
Q: My ex and I broke up last year about this time. We’re riding the wave, but the biggest problem is that my son, age 8, cries and gets very clingy when he is supposed to go to his dad’s. My ex always let me take care of things. Now that I’m not around him […]
Motherlode: Authors offer resolutions for a happier family life
As I wrote around this time a year ago, I love making New Year’s resolutions. For me, it’s a moment to take stock of where I am, and where I want to be, and of all the things I’ve said I hoped to do and have or haven’t done — and why. The resolutions I […]
Savvy Senior: A wealth of businesses giving senior discounts
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: I just turned 50 and would like to know what resources you recommend for locating senior discounts. — Love to Save DEAR LOVE: One of the great perks of growing older in the U.S. is the many discounts that are available to boomers and seniors. If you don’t mind admitting your age, […]
Patriots: No resting on yesterday’s success
No one needs to remind New England that past glory and a lopsided win vs. Houston have no bearing today.
49ers 45, Packers 31
The Associated Press San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) runs for a 56-yard touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff game in San Francisco Saturday. The 49ers won, 45-31.
Miss New York takes national title
Mallory Hagan of Brooklyn is crowned in Las Vegas.
Miss New York takes national title
Mallory Hagan of Brooklyn is crowned in Las Vegas.
Police shoot, critically injure man hiding in mall movie theater
The man reportedly had a handgun and had been chasing his girlfriend in the mall parking lot.
Another tough night for UMaine
Merrimack continues its home success against the Black Bears, who suffer another shutout, 6-0.