Local Author Finds Inspiration AroundWayland
BY AMARI B. HARRISON George Harrar’s latest book “The Other Side of Silence” is launching this month. It is a collection of new and previously published short stories. “All 15 stories are
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Christianity’s Sorrowful & Joyful Holy Observances
Christians around the world celebrate Easter as the holiest day of the Christian calendar, and this year it falls on April 20. Many “mainline” Christian churches also celebrate the week before Easter
The Significance of Passover Today and in the Past
Passover which commemorates the Hebrews’ liberation from enslavement in Egypt and the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites is one of Judaism’s most significant holidays. This year it was cel- ebrated
Spring Sports Season Gets Underway
by BY ELISABETH RAINGE From pickleball players and softball to golfers and runners, the warmer weather is bringing out recreational and compet- itive athletes across Wayland. Upcoming Wayland High School (WHS) and
A New COA Logo for a New Home
BY ANN GORDON The Wayland Council on Aging is delighted to unveil its new logo, a cheerful design that evokes the idea of people coming together. The logo was designed by Jennifer
Animals Silently Suffering
By Amy Shroff On March 28, central Myanmar experienced a 7.7 magnitude earthquake. While the human toll is staggering, another crisis is unfolding in silence: the suffering of animals—both stray and owned—left
Building Friendships and Cultural Exchanges Through an ESOL Program
By Jane Albert & Virginia Steele The town of Wayland has an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) volunteer tutoring program that has been in existence since 1989. Wayland’s program has
Improvements at the Wayland Free Public Library
By Joanne Lee Wayland Free Public Library improvements are almost complete. Work began late last year with the exterior site improvements. Interior repairs and improvements have been happening since then, and the
Preparing for College: A Student’s Perspective
By Katharine Tan In Wayland, where the high school experience focuses on preparation for college, a student can feel like they’re being thrown into the circus. With each of our moves under
Real Estate Mar 2025
DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SOLD PRICE 2/26/2025 221 Boston Post Rd Amanda D. Ciaccio Emily B. Heikamp, Robert L. Brauns $1,784,000 2/26/2025 19 & 19A Morrill Dr Sally St. John, C.E. Waack