Here are eleven great stories that have nothing to do with politics.

Paul Schneider

Yellow house fever; Fungus amongus; Sam & the bee; Signs of the time; Special talent; and We’re number 1! We’re number 1!

Strange birds, online dating, DIY massage therapy, jaguars vs. deer, horse sex, and alternative facts.

“A lot has transpired in the last two years, and I don’t think that needs explanation.” So said Patriots owner Robert Kraft as he accepted the Vince Lombardi Trophy on what was to many Vineyarders the first, and perhaps only, day of unadulterated positive news this past winter. And I don’t think that needs explanation.

Paul Schneider

There are places you remember all your life, though some have changed.

Brad Woodger

After the Pikie revolution it was off to the races as demand for striper plugs surged, and dozens of small tackle businesses sprang up across New England.

Kib Bramhall

The magazine you are holding in your hands is the Winter–Spring 2016–2017 issue. We call it that for a good reason: we haven’t thought of a better name for it. After all, half of the time winter here feels like spring, while half of spring can feel a little uncomfortably like winter. As for 2016–2017, we were tempted to just leave the 2016 off this year, so weary were we with the pleasures of living in this great republic during election season.

Paul Schneider

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