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CELEBRATING OUR 40 TH YEAR! SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $2,975,000

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $495,000

Exquisite shingle-style home offers fabulous harbor views in the private enclave Enchanting cottage on five acres abutting 350-acre reserve with trails and of Birchfield Farms. Contact Will Milbury at 508.525.5200 or Jeanne McGlone walkways! Charming one-bedroom home with separate guest studio and two-car at 508.728.2370. garage. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $1,795,000

Extraordinary home in Ricketson’s Point. Over 4,800 square feet of casual elegance with soaring ceilings, sweeping stairway, French doors, gourmet kitchen, three-bay garage with studio suite.

Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Sarah Meehan 508.685.8926.

MATTAPOISETT | $1,695,000

Stunning Bay Club Contemporary Colonial beautifully sited on an elevated acre+/- lot overlooking the golf course. Dramatic home with five bedrooms, 5.5 baths, three-car garage; superior quality throughout. Club amenities include golf, pool, tennis, health and dining club.

Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Alice Petersen 508.965.6938.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $1,795,000

Rare Harbor-front offering! Dramatic contemporary with captivating water views from every room. Features wrap-around decks, screened porch with fireplace and stone stairs to water’s edge. Launch your canoes/kayaks from your own backyard.

Walking distance to Village shops. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Sarah Meehan 508.685.8926

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $1,795,000

Reminiscent of an English country cottage, this home was thoughtfully designed & masterfully built while preserving the antique outbuildings. Abutting hundreds of acres of conservation land, this 4 bedroom, 3.5-bath home on 8.33 acres. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $1,050,000

Exceptional country estate nestled on 23+/- acres of pristine meadows and woodlands. Distinctive antique home was formerly the Gulf Hill Dairy farmhouse before being re-sited to this spectacular pastoral setting. Sophisticated country living with unparalleled privacy.

Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

MATTAPOISETT | $2,350,000

Fabulous equestrian estate on 11 lush acres! The farm offers 16 stalls in all and includes a meticulously crafted, state-of-the-art center aisle barn with eight stalls, each with direct turnout, tack room/laundry room, kitchen, manager’s office and attached 75' x 206' indoor arena. The Greek Revival farm house has been renovated to perfection and includes apartment for staff, in-laws, au pair! Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $995,000

Architecturally unique home with direct water frontage and dock on an inlet of the Slocum River. “The Barn” is set on 4.5 acres with stone walls and rolling lawns to water’s edge. Simply spectacular! Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

MISHAUM MISHAUMPOINT POINT || $1,650,000 $1,950,000

Mishaum Point Oceanfront! Spacious shingled beach house with stunning views of Buzzards Bay, the Elizabeth Islands and beyond! Includes charming oceanfront studio. Mishaum amenities include tennis, boating, swimming docks, sandy beach. Contact Will Milbury at 508.525.5200.

WESTPORT | $1,145,000

Shingled contemporary set on 5+/-acres on scenic Horseneck Road with additional buildable lot for family compound or barn. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

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Round Hill Mansion - 2 and 3 bedroom offerings with outside Three Salters Point offerings from $1,100,000 to $1,250,000. decks from $785,000-$845,000. Community amenities include Two offerings $825,000-$925,000. Nonquitt community amenities Salters amenities include sandy beaches, dock, tennis, and club- sandy beach, golf, tennis, heated pool and clubhouse. Contact include: sandy beaches, golf, tennis, clubhouse and children’s camp. house. Contact Maggie Tomkiewicz of Team MCM 508.995.2444. Maggie Tomkiewicz of Team MCM 508.995.2444 Contact Maggie Tomkiewicz of Team MCM 508.995.2444

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $725,000

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PADANARAM | $779,000

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Gorgeous, four bedroom 2.5 bath Vctorian home set on one acre NEW LISTING Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths set on nearly 5 private, pristine acres. in the heart of the Padanaram Village. Hardwood floors, open Enjoy the boat launch at the end of Gaffney Road and all that the concept kitchen/family room. All modern day conveniences with Wonderful South Dartmouth location with three bedrooms, 2.5 South Coast has to offer. Contact Sarah Meehan at 508.685.8926 the old world charm. Contact Sarah Meehan 508.685.8926 baths and fully fenced yard. Contact Sarah Meehan 508.685.8926

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $399,900

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $335,000

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $799,000

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $525,000

This 1,852 sq ft ranch located in South Dartmouth has great curb appeal and is worthy of further investment. Two bedroom, Land! .34 acre parcel within walking distance to Padanaram Crisp Executive Colonial with five bedrooms and four full baths two bath, sun room, in ground pool, cabana and two car garage. Village’s shops, restaurants and the New Bedford Yacht Club. located on hidden tree-lined drive. Move in ready! Contact Contact Alice Petersen (508)965-6938.

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Roberta Burke 508.498.3285.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $1,895,000

This four-bedroom, custom-designed, shingle-style home sits on Ricketsons Point, which comprises the eastern side of Padanaram Harbor. This private, gated community is complete with its own sandy beach. Built as a gracious and highly finished fourbedroom residence, this house provides luxury and comfort for a family, while offering a sophisticated flair for indoor and outdoor entertainment. Showing by Appointment Only. Contact Roberta Burke at 508.498.3285.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $525,000

Charming shingled cottage features wrap-around covered porch, three bedrooms, two baths, hardwood floors, bead-board…A short stroll to Padanaram Village and access to the harbor at the end of the road. Suitable for year-round or an ideal summer retreat.

Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $929,000

NEW LISTING Three bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape set on a picturesque acre of land with deeded beach rights...a 1200 +/- sq ft classic New England style barn with loft is also located on the property. Contact Chris Hiller of Team MCM 508.965.8409.

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WELCOME 12 Is your glass half-empty or half-full?

IMPRESSIONS OP-ED 14 Who’s on first, what’s on second and I don’t know who’s on third— The State of the States

HOME 18 Falmouth Beach House For Sale; includes nearly seven acres of social distancing, lots of Vitamin D, and plenty of water—just bring soap

OUTDOOR DÉCOR 24 Tents, cabins, and A-frames for rent; the outdoors never looked this good

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TRAVEL 30 After the hell on earth Covid-19 caused—Cuttyhunk is a sight to see and visit

LIVING WELL 50 For too long we’ve been told to act our age; now, it can be taken as a compliment

STYLE 36 Hot, steamy, and alluring, this summer’s swimsuits dazzle

TABLE 54 Vegetarian or meat-eater; this month is about getting back into your groove and entertain family and friends with delightful meals that celebrate summer

BEAUTY 40 Could the silver linings of the lockdown be the abstinence of dyes, makeup, and other chemical treatments? We explain why taking a break could be healthy

INTIMACY 48 Ready to throw in the towel? There may be more to it than walking away

ITINERARY 60 Feeling choked off from the rest of the world, tired of hearing everything is closed for your best interest?

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Custom equestrian property on 9 acres Dover $2,999,500

Panoramic ocean view home Marion $929,900

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CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S JUNE?

t seemed like yesterday when our lives made an abrupt turn, and we embarked on a grueling journey into the unknown. Looking back, we learned that news of a new and mysterious viral illness—incubated in China—was discovered, but it took months before an announcement would reach the world. On January 4, 2020, the media obtained crumbs of information about the possible devastation; and from here, a sprint to battle the terrifying disease turned into a marathon, giving American’s a front-row seat to a tragic comedy of errors which continues to haunt the country.

We know you’ve had about all you can take; nerves run like hot wires, and the meaning of ‘patience is a virtue’ is a hardfought reality. Through the echoes of unnecessary demands of “do this,” and “don’t do that,” our thoughts, words, and actions feel as if they are insensibly corralled by a tone-deaf government. Freedoms we take for granted have been stripped away—but not without clamor and push back from some of the most unsuspecting citizens. We see hairstylists and barbers, gym owners, restaurants, 12 | JUNE 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

along with thousands of citizens who want a distraction by spending a few hours at the beach, turn into modern-day revolutionaries.

They don’t protest with firearms or throw tea into the harbor; instead, they defy misguided instructions by Governors who lack common sense in laying out a constructive pathway for the rest of 2020.

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ince the beginning of the end of our civilization (the media hopes you believe this inaccuracy), the public has not lost sight of their aspirations and love of freedom. Their work ethic remains resilient and their ambitions beyond restraint.

Millions of businesspeople, gigworkers, and those in the private sector, continue to possess an intrinsic desire and the overt willingness to return to work. Their allegiance to their rights and responsibilities has not swayed; rather, they continue to demonstrate—in mass, a commitment, and fortification to prosper and propel themselves into personal success and financial security.

At the same time, they watched—in horror, the preventable deaths of senior citizens and Veterans. Skewing heavily on data points, the charts reflecting these fatalities are the result of actions taken by Governors, from states most affected by Covid-19.

Adding insult to injury is their indifference and casual responses when asked why they performed in such a manner.

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From the beginning of this catastrophe, individual rights and liberties have been eradicated; the faithful prevented from practicing their religious obligations, and prisons are allowed to hemorrhage their residents, only to re-offend.

Is it any wonder the public believes their elected officials are complicit in the gross mismanagement of an epidemic that could have been contained through early intervention, proper isolation practices, and medical infection control techniques?

American’s realize they have the power to repair a fallen leadership; and that, as citizens with the right to vote, they don’t have to tolerate the politicization of a crisis any longer.

It’s not enough to put on a shirt—with the logo of the month, and hunker down in a shelter or hold daily televised press conferences with empty promises and zero solutions. The public is waiting for— but yet to be given—a common-sense approach, one they can comprehend and follow like a map.

We can no longer allow incompetency and distrust of the people to fill the corner offices of State Houses. What takes place this November will quantify as personal reflection and a healthy dose of armchair quarterbacking; this will allow an overwhelming number of voters the opportunity to ask the most pressing question of all; “Have I been respected and served by my elected officials?”

The answer will be different in every state, and so will the justification for outcomes in our next elections.

Memories will fade, but the financial injustice imposed on us will burn like a branding iron. Voters won’t forget that they—the little guy, touted as the backbone of the country, is being marginalized, their Constitution voided.

At the same time, a repeat performance of bailing out big money over Main Street America is still the rule of the day.

Hold on Governors; the train is leaving the station, and your ticket is going to be punched. H

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The sparkling waters of the ‘Sound’ with ferries in the distance, offers splendid views of Martha’s Vineyard.

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his month’s feature home is extraordinary and is seated at an unparalleled location.

Wrapped with a warm, sandy oceanfront beach, a protective retaining wall, and a private harbor entrance, the home has a secure, 70' deep-water dock and slip at Green Harbor in Falmouth. Beyond intriguing, the excitement is palatable over this listing because it is now available for an astute investor.

Dramatically poised, the property is considered one of the best on Cape Cod. The 8000+ square foot compound, with its prestigious and pristine grounds (nearly seven acres in total), 20 | JUNE 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

offers a lifetime opportunity to an affluent homebuyer.

The sparkling waters of the ‘Sound’ with ferries in the distance, offers splendid views of Martha’s Vineyard.

Privacy abounds along an astounding sun-drenched beach, which transports those who already enjoy a spectacular lifestyle to new and lavishly appointed surroundings.

For those interested in the ultimate retreat, with an emphasis on a natural means of providing shelter and distancing, 24 Willis Lane in East Falmouth, Massachusetts, should be under consideration.

As a trophy home, its expansive, spacious interior and exterior,

allows safe and secure entertaining options and accommodations.

At the same time, the property would make an idyllic refuge for summer because it will enable a new owner to evaluate and design a comprehensive rehabilitation—at their leisure—so the property can be elevated to a new level of luxury and distinction.

Paul Grover, the listing broker and a principal of Robert Paul Properties in Osterville, Cape Cod, shares his insight of this month’s premier property. “The home was built as a summer seaside getaway for family get-togethers; [it will] bring back wonderful memories of summertime on the Cape—where wet bathing suits and sandy feet were just as welcomed inside as they were outside.”

Beyond offering well-advised isolation—for the time being— the home is centrally located and close to all the necessary conveniences. “After a day spent on the water, downtown Falmouth which is just minutes away, offers some of the best restaurants, shops, and ice cream on the Cape,” Grover added.

Rarely, if ever, does a breathtaking home such as this one become available, and once a family decides to purchase, it’s doubtful it will be listed again for it will embark on a new legacy.

Now is the time to take a serious look at the possibilities this home offers and make this one-of-a-kind home and property your own. H Robert Paul Properties represents 24 Willis Lane in East Falmouth, Massachusetts, and is being offered at $6,999,000. For a private viewing, contact Paul Grover at (office) 508.420.1414, (cell) 508.364.3500, or email pgrover@robertpaul.com. For more details, visit RobertPaul.com.

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OUTDOOR DÉCOR Its Time Has Come Out of Necessity 24 | JUNE 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

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s a kid, family camping trips were a summer highlight. The car would be packed with tents and sleeping bags, lots of food for the grill, and every small amenity that would be needed for a long weekend in the woods. Nights were spent under the stars; fireside games were played, and marshmallows were roasted. Days were spent on the lake fishing, swimming, and running through the woods.

The relentless itch of bug bites and the plague of a stiff back in the morning is absent from childhood memories but are all too real for us adults when thinking about heading into the wilderness for a weekend away.

As we struggle with the misfortune of a virus sent to the US from China, this upscale form of living outdoors takes on a new appeal. Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy the freedom the wilderness offers, while exercising caution by keeping others at a distance?

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There has never been a better time to enjoy the concept of glamping—which translates into “glamorous camping.” With glamping, there is no need to pack your car full of supplies or sacrifice comfort for open-air adventure. Just head to the destination of your choice and hunker down in a luxury tent, yurt, log cabin, teepee, hut, pod, or in some locations—an igloo!

Independent properties and large hospitality brands are capitalizing on this camping phenomenon, and the public is responding. According to glamping.com, in 2015, there were over three million searches for glamping with huge increases continuing. And, with the thought of having to shelter in place at any given time, it might be wise to discover who—and in which state—will be open for business this summer.

Luxury glamping sites have popped up all over the world, offering amenities that far exceed traditional camping sites— but you don’t have to go far to indulge in one of these outdoor destinations. There are dozens of locations in New England— from kit-built yurts and log cabins in Maine, to treehouses in Vermont and rustic barns in Massachusetts.

A simple internet search will display the many glamping options in Northeast and beyond. From trailers to tents, sites like huttopia.com take guests to a new level of enjoyment in the wilderness.

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is managed by Bob Crowley, who, in 2008, won the reality show Survivor at age 57, making him the oldest champion to date.

He also won the “Sprint Survivor of the Season,” which is voted by the fans for their favorite player.

He then went on to open Maine Forest Yurts to offer an eco-friendly camping experience on 100 acres of private land on Runaround Pond in Durham. Yurts are portable, circular tents, and at Crowley’s, they are fully furnished and complete with a kitchen, wood and gas stoves, beds, and composting toilet.

Fellow Mainers Tim Harrington and Debra Lennon were also bitten by the luxury camping bug. The duo partnered in 2009 to grown their mutual vision of luxury hospitality. Lennon brought 15 years of hospitality experience with the Sheraton Corporation, and Harrington, who previously worked in real estate development, moved into hospitality in 2005 when he purchased and renovated The Cottages at Cabot Cove in Kennebunkport and later Hidden Pond.

With states being managed by Governors and advisors; you can expect the rules of engagement to be different when crossing borders, it is best to speak to the owner or booking agent well ahead of time to avoid confusion or disappointment.

With changes taking place so rapidly and a short summer season, now is the time to make plans and turn lemons into lemonade by taking on a new adventure.

Happy Glamping! H

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Due to its remarkable shoreline, proximity to exceptional clean waterways, majestic farms, and a little-known secret—the Elizabeth Islands—many flock to the area for a more bohemian type of vacation.

If you are looking for a relaxed but unique and distinctive day trip, leaving you with the feeling of adventure, the island of Cuttyhunk is a delightful alternative to the hustle of the Vineyard, Nantucket, or Block Island.

Cuttyhunk, sometimes referred to as “The Rock,” is a small island with a lot of history and character. Lying just a few miles off the coast of Massachusetts, it retains an indescribable sense of remoteness from daily routine, giving guests a feeling of solitude and complete relaxation.

The island’s inviting harbor is perhaps one of the most picturesque havens the

ancient glaciers carved from the coast; and, whether it’s full, or there a couple of solitary boats bobbing in the mooring field, it’s an experience which cannot be put into words.

Rich with sandy beaches, jaw-dropping views, and the sound of surf methodically slapping its shores, this laid-back vacation spot runs on island time, making it the

Rich with sandy beaches, jaw-dropping views, and the sound of surf methodically slapping its shores, this laid-back vacation spot runs on island time, making it the perfect location to spend the day, week, or month.

perfect location to spend the day, week, or month.

Far from our habitual intake of news and technology, Cuttyhunk offers a reprieve from everyday stress and provides an opportunity to remove pent-up tension and replace it with creativity.

One quickly becomes re-grounded when listening to blasts from a foghorn, bait splashing, or the crashing sounds of the ocean along Barges Beach. It’s a secret location that the locals would love to keep hidden for their enjoyment, but must open its doors to tourists who will call the island home during their stay. With plenty of accommodations, the island’s rustic inns and cottages can be found perched on the winding and twisting roads (where most walk, bike, or drive a golf cart), and offer the most dramatic vistas your mind will hold onto and cherish for a lifetime.

Cuttyhunk is known as the heart of sportfishing by New England’s fishing community, while sailors find it to be a favorite destination for a layover or to pick up lunch and some fuel.

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Day-trippers have been known to call the island “primitive” when describing it to others, while many who are more seasoned, have an opinion that a journey to the island is like buying a ticket to paradise. In any case, there’s nothing to compare it too—it is a one-of-a-kind adventure.

A day on Cuttyhunk is not all that tough, but be advised, it can be similar to hiking in the mountains—you must be prepared.

Pack sunblock, aspirin, any medication you may need, a cooler with your lunch, snacks, and water are the basics for an enjoyable day. Of course, a blanket or towel will be necessary so you might lounge on one of the many beaches.

Be sure to bring a light jacket or overshirt since it will be cooler when you return to the mainland.

Another interesting note about Cuttyhunk is that you never know what will be open or available. With fewer guests during the beginning of the season, don’t expect stores and dockside shacks to be fully functional—and if they are, pickings might be thin.

The Cuttyhunk Ferry Company, owned and operated by Captain Jono and his wife, Sue Billings, offers daily travel and freight service from the New Bedford Seaport. Complete with lunches, snacks, and bathroom facilities (don’t want you to think you’ll be on your own there), the ease of travel is beyond compare. Their courteous crew will quickly load the boat and get you aboard for great sightseeing and the start of your vacation.

Captain Jono knows the trip well and accommodates his guests with anecdotes about the journey, the area, and what you can expect to see once you arrive at your destination.

Be sure to bring a camera or whatever device you own so that you’ll be able to record your blissful day on the “rock”— but one thing to emphasize; it’s doubtful you’ll be texting or calling anyone because service isn’t the best, and that’s a good thing.

We look forward to seeing you at the pier. H For more information and reservations, visit cuttyhunkferryco.com.

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• Spend the day exploring the 2 1/2 mile-long island including 3 beaches, a historic cemetery, WWII bunkers, and West End Pond (home to the Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farm). Swim, hike, fish, bird-watch or just sit and enjoy the views. You can do it all on Cuttyhunk.

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reast cancer, hormonal disruption, skin ailments, and leukemia—the list goes on and on.

In today’s modern world of science, one would think that technology could keep pace with, if not advance beyond, many of the disease processes facing women.

Having unique needs—or at least different preferences than their male counterparts—they are continuously faced with decisions which often lead them to ultimatums, either they prefer not to take (but do anyway), or ones in which the consequences are not clear.

On average, the typical woman (even though I don’t believe there is a typical woman) uses about 10 products each day.

Of this list, there are over 160 chemical compounds in those products, with little information shared with an unsuspecting public.

Beginning at birth, you have been cleaned, bathed, and covered in lotion from head to toe, nearly every day of your life. As you mature, you begin to use products to improve or soften your skin or use makeup advertised as a means for becoming more beautiful than the girl next door.

With aging comes hair-coloring— a secret between you and a box, or if you can afford it, your hairstylist.

Laboratories develop just about everything you desire or believe will improve your appearance. While chemists test the results of their innovations (usually on rodents), the goal is not to decide if a product will harm or kill consumers; instead, they strive to seek levels of toxic ingredients the body can tolerate—with constant use—this is called creating a “standard.”

Too often, women become unintended subjects of product testing, and unless they are harmed, and a direct link can be established, liability for injury is impossible to prove.

If a devastating diagnosis is ever made, often with an unconfirmed etiology, seldom can the disease be traced back to a lotion or potion you may have used? But, it

does make you wonder if any of the personal care products was a contributor.

Compounding the importance of this issue is the alarming aspect of how companies are marketing personal care products to a young and influential audience.

Gone are the days when a young girl would ask permission from a parent to purchase her first tube of lipstick, or her mom handing her a deodorant stick and saying, “You might want to start using this.”

Instead, young ladies are taking it upon themselves to get advice and direction from older sisters, friends, social media, or worse—advertising that targets them as the next life-long consumer.

These actions raise concerns since these women will face a lifetime of products that are at the least, questionable, and for the worst—deadly.

With our country’s medical model focused on cure rather than prevention (though this is improving over the last 10 or 20 years), this approach is cyclical. It never addresses the cause of illnesses related to the environment or human-made substances.

In a study conducted by Dr. Kim Harley, from the Center for Environmental Research and Children’s Health at the University of California, Berkeley, found that a group of teenaged girls not only had measurable levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals in their bodies, the research also showed that once subjects stopped the use of personal care products, (cosmetics, soaps, and shampoos), the levels of substances plummeted, leaving their bodies clear of contamination.

If nothing else, there is comfort in the fact that stopping the use of questionable products can return body chemistry to normal. But, we need to question these findings and ask; should we use products that infiltrate into our biological system in the first place?

Harley, who happens to be an epidemiologist, identified three particular substances that have been labeled endocrine disruptors: phthalates, paraben, and triclosan.

These chemicals are found in dozens upon dozens of health-care, beauty, and cleansing products on the shelves of practically every retailer; this includes grocery stores that promote organic-based and chemical-free products.

In addition to these chemical compounds, identified by Harley, it has long been felt that antiperspirants containing aluminum are high on the do-not-use list.

This active ingredient blocks sweat glands and prevents the natural flow of toxins from being released from the body to the skin’s surface.

Research has suggested that the aluminum components of these products are absorbed by the skin and result in changes to estrogen receptors of breast cells. It should be noted that estrogen

PARABENS:

Preservatives, usually found on labels of cosmetics, shampoos, and lotions as methyl or propylparaben.

TRICLOSAN:

The active antibacterial agent in a long list of soaps, dishwashing liquids, and detergents for washing clothes; it is also found in toothpaste, skincare products, and deodorant.

PLASTICIZERS/PHTHALATES:

Commonly found in nail polish and a host of fragrances.

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While chemists test the results of their innovations (usually on rodents), the goal is not to decide if a product will harm or kill consumers; instead, they strive to seek levels of toxic ingredients the body can tolerate— with constant use—this is called creating a “standard.”

is responsible for both cancerous and non-cancerous cell development, making antiperspirants containing elements of aluminum a high-risk agent.

Another concern is the relationship between aluminum substrates and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. While medical experts are claiming they are linked in some manner, nothing has been done to eliminate aluminum from store shelves or online retailers.

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

Over the last few years, many new healthconscious companies have been identifying problematic substances in the products used by women and began to offer viable alternatives—although more expensive than what is mass-marketed.

Over the last year, the quest to control harmful compounds available is a good news/bad news scenario.

BAD NEWS

In the past, the government agency known as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t been looking out for you as once believed. Because they have zero authority for the monitoring of personal care products, it is an open playing field.

It is a little-known fact that most industry leaders in this category can manufacture products and use chemicals or substances without having to show evidence that they are safe for our health or the environment.

These large companies are also experts in the manipulation of messages about health and beauty.

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This loophole is evident when they show a cute, chubby baby wrapped in a pink or blue blanket in the arms of a caring mother, but neglect to tell you about the possible toxins you exposed your child to during a bath.

With what we know, this form of promotion is unfathomable; the notion that mothers and fathers in this country are continuously exposing their children to dangerous products is on the verge of recklessness, but the answer is often the same: “Show us where the harm is being done.”

UPDATE

On April 20, 2015, Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced legislation to protect consumers and proposed a bill that would create a method for industry compliance known as the Personal Care Products Safety Act. It sat in committee until March 7, 2019, where it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

As of today, it remains idle and un-passed.

This new law would give governance to the FDA to regulate all of the ingredients found in personal care products. Most noteworthy is that this soon-to-be regulated industry sector is expanding to an estimated $70 billion in US revenue; troubling, is that it is an industry lacking oversight during the last 75 years.

According to Senator Feinstein’s website, which details the bill, long discussions have taken place between the FDA and companies manufacturing many of these targeted products.

In support of the bill, Senator Feinstein is quoted as stating, “The use of personal care products is widespread; however, there are very few protections in place to ensure their safety. Europe has a robust system, which includes consumer protections like product registration…I am pleased to be introducing this bipartisan legislation with Senator Collins that will require the FDA to review chemicals used in these products and provide clear guidance on their safety.

Additionally, the legislation has broad support from companies and consumer groups alike.”

BUT WHO IS BEHIND THE LEGISLATION?

One organization involved with the construction of this bill is known as the Personal Care Products Council.

This trade association, representing over 600 industry-related concerns (who most likely have a Washington lobbying company working diligently on their cause), would appear to be the wrong people to sit at a table when discussing safety over profits. The very nature or objective of this group would, at face value, be counter to the ultimate goal.

The intimacy between the industry and the government gives rise to another question: How well will consumers’ rights be protected—within the language of the law—if the industry is writing it?

It is important to identify others included in the writing of the bill: n Johnson & Johnson, whose brand names include: Neutrogena, Aveeno, Clean & Clear, Lubriderm, and a long list of Johnson’s baby products. n Conglomerate Proctor & Gamble (how appropriate), with a list of popular products used by women, including Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Clairol, Herbal Essences, Secret, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Ivory, Cover Girl, Olay, Sebastian Professional, and Vidal Sassoon.

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Revlon, with a line-up of Revlon, Almay, and Mitchum. n Estée Lauder, with brand names including Clinique, Origins, Tommy Hilfiger, MAC, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Donna Karan, Aveda, and Michael Kors. n Unilever, with names under their umbrella such as Dove, TREsemmé, Lever, St. Ives, Noxzema, Nexxus, Pond’s, Suave, Sunsilk, Vaseline, and Degree. n L’Oréal, known by their product line of L’Oréal Paris, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Kiehl, Essie, Garnier, Maybelline-New York, Vichy, La Roche-Posay, the Body Shop, and Redkin. n

In light of full disclosure, the bill is supported by the following consumer groups (though we are unable at this time to learn how they contributed to the legislation): n The Environmental Working Group n Society for Women’s Health n Research National Alliance for Hispanic Health n Healthy Women n Endocrine Society n National Psorias What seems to be missing in this cooperative effort is a national watchdog organization that monitors the language and follow-up enforcement piece of the legislation. From first glance, it seems that government agencies, trade associations, 44 | JUNE 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

and companies producing or at least marketing these controversial products are a bit too cozy. Since this is such an important issue, should we as consumers want businesses to be allowed to exert so much influence?

Even with this proposed legislation, how can we believe these sizeable personal care companies will modify or change their successful formulas due to suspicion—especially with a lack of scientific data to demonstrate harmful outcomes to the end-users of their products?

According to the analysis of the bill, the FDA would be responsible for evaluating at least five ingredients yearly. From a long list of chemicals considered conspicuous of causing health problems, this process would create a means for notifying companies how and when compounds can be used, at what levels they should be regulated, and if a consumer warning needs to be issued.

A problem that could result from this approach is that the law ends up as window dressing only to allow the opportunity for these personal care companies to claim they are adhering to the will of the people and government and until such time evidence can demonstrate a cause and effect relationship between product and illness.

It’s been announced that one of the first compounds to be reviewed is known as diazolidinyl urea (just the name sounds threatening), a preservative found in bathing products, lotions, deodorants, shampoos, and conditioners.

Also, to be examined—once legislation is passed—will be lead acetate, found in hair dyes, along with methylene glycol and quaternion-15, both components of shampoo, shaving and skin creams, and cleansers.

While the FDA will be able to enforce labeling on products, we have to question if it will go far enough.

It can be hypothesized that those who read labels are already aware of harmful content and will make personal judgments, but for the majority of consumers, the only label they’re concerned with is the one with a price.

Another interesting—but late-toshow—rule is that companies will be to provided “information” about their dangerous personal care products (within 15 days) if they receive a report of a severe or adverse problem which resulted in disfigurement, hospitalization, or perhaps death.

Having to wait until a horrible outcome occurs before action is taken seems to allow a considerable corridor for problems to exist and not be reported.

It would be nice to believe a company would come clean (no pun intended) when something they produce and market is hurting people.

It’s apparent we need oversight of businesses that touch our lives, especially in such a personal manner; if nothing else, this is a good beginning.

AFTER ALL OF THAT— WHAT IS THE COST?

If you want to know the answer to this question, simply follow the money. Of course, as with anything the government becomes involved with, there will be a price to pay; and, who better than the consumer to cover the cost for protection.

This new law will result in personal care product companies having to pay a user fee to the government agency, only to have this charge passed on to the consumers.

From this, we can conclude that for many Americans, the choice they end up making will be based on price.

Unfortunately, the lowest price is usually the least desirable product from a quality standpoint.

We should be pleased that some action is being taken on our behalf; however, change takes time, and so we can probably expect the process of how consumers select personal care to be slow in coming.

Now is the time to teach the next generation of our mistakes and ignorance.

By explaining to teens and young women what they are subjecting themselves to when using products that promise everything, but a healthy life; it’s vital to give them alternatives which are pure and natural. Perhaps as consumers, we can pressure a multi-billion dollar industry to put health in front of profits. H

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The facts bear witness to the influx of homebuyers venturing into the area weeks ahead of regular seasonal routines; license plates from distant locations create a steady stream of traffic noticed on the interstate and in local townships.

The brokers we spoke to for this feature shared their observation; they indicated buyers are hot to leave high-density cities

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BY ANDREW AARON, LICSW

ove relationships and marriage can be complicated— so much so—that they test every fiber of our being.

During difficult times partners teeter on the brink of ending their relationships; often, unhappy couples bounce between the choice of staying or leaving, between hope and desperation.

While struggling with such a choice, partners may live with unexplained emotional fluctuations and turmoil, a symptom of the battle between the head and the heart.

To determine their best course of action, an individual will ask themselves, “Should I be true to my needs, or stay true to love?” It’s during this emotional struggle, the juxtaposition of two commitments becomes evident; loving a partner versus the obligation to love ourselves. Swinging between these values and stuck in indecision can torture a partner, causing 48 | JUNE 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

emotional instability. As outlined below, three factors can help a partner struggling with relationship uncertainty and aid in making the all-important decision: “Should I stay, or should I go.”

With marriages, dissatisfied partners need to earn a ticket out. Our love relationships serve a deeper purpose that gets little attention: the facilitation of our growth. If we do not do the work, we set ourselves up to repeat the same life lessons in our next love relationship—similar to the movie Groundhog Day. The first element is growth in the personal areas of the relationship. By focusing on this obligation, we fulfill the underlying purpose of choosing a partner and forming a relationship. Once the work of growing is complete, we become released, and our emotional bond is loosened. By personal improvement, an individual can show they are ready to be partnered in a healthy and satisfying relationship.

Element two is the elimination of our

To determine their best course of action, an individual will ask themselves, “Should I be true to my needs, or stay true to love?”

contributions to a relationship’s problems.

Only through rigorous self-scrutiny, and asking ourselves, “How much do I contribute to the issues,” may we understand and own up to the influence we have on the relationship’s discourse.

Through strength and action to eliminate our impact on the relationship’s difficulties, may we be more precise about ourselves.

A third element is giving our best effort to the relationship. Partners in trouble are easily controlled by their hurt and anger; an offended person gives less than his or her best shot. A poor attitude, combined

with negative behavior, is sure to produce a deprived relationship.

Our best means being non-judgemental, patient, and showing acceptance of a partner; not taking the partner’s limitations personally, but to act compassionately, and show understanding—these are essential ingredients in loving generously.

When we make a full commitment to consistently deliver our best, we are then ready to internally set a generous enough deadline that our best efforts may produce a positive result and improve the relationship.

In the end, if the predetermined interval

hasn’t achieved success, then it is likely time to call it quits, and partners are free to go separate ways.

Conversely, the partner’s efforts to improve and make a go of the relationship are more attractive and satisfying.

Loving ourselves means always putting ourselves in a good position, and by going through these steps—regardless of the outcome—we will feel good about ourselves. H Andrew Aaron, LICSW, is a sex and relationship therapist who practices in the New Bedford Seaport.

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living well

WHAT’S YOUR

AGEOTYPE? Why age may be much more than just a number

BY ROB SAINT LAURENT, M.Ed.

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ome may have heard of the concept of biological versus chronological age or the reality that two people can be 40 years old, yet one person has the body of a 50 year old, while the other could pass for 30.

Though not definitive, biological (also called physical) age is influenced by numerous behavioral factors like diet, exercise, sleep pattern, and tobacco and drug use. While scientists say that, for the most part, aging is determined by our genetic endowment, our health habits do have a say in how rapidly we age.

Science currently has established clinical markers associated with aging in older people, such as high cholesterol; but the detailed discovery of how we age has been lacking.

A recently revealed aging classification could change the landscape.

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FOUR TYPES OF AGING

Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine believe they’re on the right path to determining how common biological markers are related to the aging process.

Earlier this year, in Nature Medicine, a team led by Stanford Medicine Professor and Chair of Genetics, Michael Snyder, Ph.D. published findings from a two to three year study of changing clinical patterns in 106 healthy men and women aged 29-75.1,2 It was the first study to detail age-related changes in the same individuals. Snyder’s team used biological samples such as blood and stool to monitor changes over time in markers such as microbe populations and molecules, including proteins, metabolites (e.g., glucose), and lipids (e.g., cholesterol).

Four distinct biological pathways of aging, coined “ageotypes,” were identified: metabolic, immune, liver (hepatic), and kidney (nephritic). A person with a metabolic ageotype at risk for type 2 diabetes may have increased levels of A1c, a measure of average

blood sugar, as they age. Another person may have elevated biomarkers for liver or kidney issues. And, while there were no clear boundaries between ageotypes, it was determined that some individuals remain at risk for more than one disease. Snyder noted that a person’s ageotype represented their most pronounced biological pathway of aging and that those markers rising the most over time are the major contributors.

THOUGH NOT DEFINITIVE,

DIGGING DEEPER

The team looked at another area never before investigated: aging (ALSO CALLED PHYSICAL) differences between AGE IS INFLUENCED BY those with normal and higher blood sugar, or NUMEROUS BEHAVIORAL normal insulin sensitivity FACTORS LIKE DIET, versus insulin resistance and impaired glucose EXERCISE, SLEEP PATTERN, metabolism. Snyder found AND TOBACCO AND DRUG about 10 markers that were much different in those USE. WHILE SCIENTISTS with insulin resistance as SAY THAT, FOR THE MOST they age. Of particular PART, AGING IS DETERMINED importance, glucose levels are related to immunity

BY OUR GENETIC and inflammation.

ENDOWMENT, OUR HEALTH On the other hand, they also saw people HABITS DO HAVE A SAY IN experiencing a decrease HOW RAPIDLY WE AGE. in their ageotype markers over time, once changes occurred in their behavior.

Participants still aged, but their rate declined after losing weight and changing diet, corresponded to a decrease seen in hemoglobin A1c.

Likewise, others saw a decline in creatinine, a marker of improved kidney function, after beginning statins (no mention of side effects was made).

Inexplicably, others saw a decrease in ageotype markers with no visible lifestyle changes, and yet another group maintained a lower-than-average aging rate throughout the study.

The researchers say the results gave a “much more comprehensive” picture of aging patterns. The study used a broad array of molecular markers through multiple samples from the same individuals over several years—enough time for participants to make changes reflected in their ageotypes.2 “We’re able to see clear patterns of how individuals experience aging on a molecular level, and there’s quite a bit of difference,” said Snyder.2

BIOLOGICAL

BIOLOGICAL CLOCK

It could be that those who maintained slower-than-average aging throughout Snyder’s study had fewer programmed changes to their DNA. Population-wide genetic research supports Snyder’s findings in individuals. Studies have shown tissue-specific genetic changes in metabolism, immunity, aging, and cells’ ability to rejuvenate, with these changes accelerating aging.3 There is strong evidence that too much or not enough methylation (the natural addition of methyl groups) to a DNA molecule can turn off gene activity, accelerating aging and promoting age-related diseases. It’s well established that the biological age of a person’s tissues can be known by markers of methylation, and that these genetic changes can be due to environmental factors like unhealthy eating, lack of exercise, and immune cell injury.

Because this can be tracked across a person’s lifespan, DNA methylation “clocks” are now being studied as a way of predicting life expectancy.3 Type 2 diabetes, for example, can be caused by changes in a person’s DNA coding (genetic), altered gene expression/activity (epigenetic), and environmental factors. Preliminary research has shown epigenetic dysfunction in muscle and pancreas cells of diabetic versus healthy people and identified DNA methylation and altered expression in specific genes.3 One study showed the fat mass and obesity-linked (“FTO”) gene to be under-methylated prior to disease onset.4 Researchers feel these epigenetic biomarkers could be a critical addition to the more common factors used in early disease detection (blood sugar, body mass index, chronological age, etc.).3 Another potential aging factor is telomere length. Telomeres are protein “caps” on the ends of DNA chromosomes that prevent them from deteriorating or binding with neighboring chromosomes. These structures determine the lifespan of a cell.

When telomeres become shortened, a person is more likely to live an abbreviated life or develop a disease.5 Conversely, one study showed that a healthy lifestyle could lengthen telomeres and reverse this aging process.6 Generally speaking, the higher one’s chronological age, the shorter their telomeres.

IMPLICATIONS

Snyder’s study made national headlines before the current pandemic, but his findings may hold higher value in the present day.

Americans are now, by and large, more sedentary and not as diligent with healthy eating.8, 9 This not only points them toward the four pathways to age-related disease, but it could also leave them vulnerable to more serious illness from COVID-19 infection.

Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that more than one-third of US adults (roughly 88 million people) have prediabetes, with some 80 percent unaware of it.

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Continued from page 51 Early identification is essential since, according to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 70 percent of prediabetic people will go on to develop fullblown diabetes, which can affect multiple body systems: cardiovascular, nervous, kidney, and eye.

Combating insulin resistance through lifestyle changes such as starting a weight training program can help prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes. (Snyder, who used his data for the study, began lifting weights and wonders how this will affect his ageotypes.)

In all, Snyder and his team concluded, ageotypes may offer a molecular look at personal aging that could prove useful for tracking and interceding in the aging process, since it’s indicative of lifestyle and medical history.1 “The ageotype is more than a label; it can help individuals zero in on health-risk factors and find the areas in which they’re most likely to encounter problems down the line. Most importantly, our study shows that it’s possible to change the way you age for the better. We’re starting to understand how that happens with behavior, but we’ll need more participants and more measurements over time to fully flesh it out.”2 With a standardized test not yet available, readers may wish to consider RealAge, which calculates biological age and offers useful feedback and resources based on comprehensive user input.7 H 1. Ahadi, S.; Zhou, W.; Schussler-Fiorenza Rose, S.M.; et al. (2020).

Personal aging markers and ageotypes revealed by deep longitudinal profiling. Nature Medicine, 26, 83-90. Retrieved from https://doi. org/10.1038/s41591-019-0719-5 2. Armitage, H. (2020, January 13). ‘Ageotypes’ provide window into how individuals age, Stanford study reports. Stanford Medicine News Center.

3. Salameh, Y.; Bejaoui, Y.; El Hajj, N. (2020, March 10). DNA Methylation Biomarkers in Aging and Age-Related Diseases. Frontiers in Genetics.

4. Toperoff, G.; Aran, D.; Kark, J.D.; et al. (2012). Genome-wide survey reveals predisposing diabetes type 2-related DNA methylation variations in human peripheral blood. Human Molecular Genetics 21, 371–83. Retrieved from doi: 10.1093/hmg/ddr472 5. Anitha, A.; Thanseem, I.; Vasu MM; et al. (2019). Telomeres in neurological disorders. Advances in Clinical Chemistry, 90, 81-132.

Retrieved from doi:10.1016/bs.acc.2019.01.003 6. Arsenis, N.C.; You, T.; Ogawa, E.F. (2017). Physical activity and telomere length: Impact of aging and potential mechanisms of action. Oncotarget, 8(27), 45008-19. Retrieved from doi:10.18632/ oncotarget.16726 7. Stibich, M. (2020, April 11). RealAge Longevity Calculator Review.

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8. Ducharme, J. (2020, May 12). COVID-19 Is Making Americans Even More Sedentary. The Effects Could Be Long-Lasting. Time.

9. Bomey, N. (2020, April 9). Americans are ‘craving comfort food’ during coronavirus: Cereal, snacks, baked goods fly off shelves.

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The Best of Barbecue Pulled Pork Recipes

BY JAMES HOLDEN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUCKI SCHOTZ

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oming from a Southern background, I learned there are three topics you never want to discuss in a public setting: politics, religion, and who makes the best barbecue. Yes, there are places where the time-honored tradition of mixin’ up a “mess” of barbecue is taken more seriously than who you don’t want elected president.

Typically, the responsibility of smoking, grilling, or baking authentic home-style barbecue is regulated to the person most admired for their skills in the kitchen, and who likely has an award-winning recipe locked away in their minds. For most, the secret to making an award-winning pulled pork dinner is found in the sauce; but, equally important is how they trim 54 | JUNE 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

and prepare the meat. Such time-honored traditions are passed from family to family over generations.

For some background, Harold McGee’s book, On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen, is an excellent resource on the history of cooking. In it, records attribute the science of sauce to Chinese Chef I Yin in 239 BC. During this period, Yin’s appeared to be the first recorded account of how sauces were blended, and tell how many tastes we enjoy are specific to the map of our tongues.

His initial work on the senses of sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty continue to play an essential role in today’s kitchens.

As for the word barbecue, documents point to Columbus and the Spanish; as they were exploring new worlds, it

seems they discovered a tool or machine used for smoking fish, lizards, and small animals. The term used by these people was barbacoa and may be the origin of the word “barbeque.”

As people traveled from all around the globe, they came to the new land with animals and ingredients indicative of their culture. These tribal or ethnic orientations led to different areas of the country, reflecting the personal tastes of a region and to the variety, we know today.

While everyone has their favorite type of meat to treat with a flavored sauce, we decided that to keep it simple we would stick to one kind of protein for our recipes, we decided on a pork shoulder or pork butt.

Over the years, I’ve tried everything from a big ol’ slab of pork to lean, grass-fed

table cuts that once roamed fields and farmland.

To be honest, when selecting meat—for me—the leanest is the meanest, although there are traditionalists who claim, “the fat is where it’s at.” All you need to do is compare waistlines, and the decision becomes clear that, if you’re going to eat meat, it might as well be the healthiest you can find.

This month’s recipes include one found in a hand-written cookbook by Edith Lockwood Danielson Howard of Providence, Rhode Island (who would have guessed), in the library of the wellknown cooking school, Johnson & Wales College of Culinary Arts. By all estimates, this recipe is over 100 years old.

Another one we share is a never written recipe from a cook and housekeeper known as Haddie. This jovial barbeque master worked her entire life for a family who lived in the small town of Cheraw, South Carolina. Haddie’s pulled pork recipe is as accurate as anyone can recall, and because she couldn’t read or write, and

relied on memory, this is as close to the original recipe as we will ever get.

Finally, we offer a third recipe from North Carolina. While slightly different— it has some red in it—the taste is sweeter than the others.

Regardless of the recipe you decide to replicate, it’s time to bury all of our opinions and differences, and get down to some cooking and sharing among friends.

RHODE ISLAND BARBECUE SAUCE

SOUTH CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE

from the archives of Johnson & Wales,

by Edith Lockwood Danielson Howard

(as best recalled, for an 8–10 pound piece of meat)

¼ pound of butter ¼ cup of water 1 teaspoon of dry mustard 1 teaspoon of (indistinguishable from the hand-written recipe) habanero sauce Dash of cayenne pepper Chopped parsley 1 Tablespoon of tomato catsup 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice 2 Tablespoons of vinegar 1 Tablespoon of onion powder 1 Tablespoon of tomato sauce

3 ½ (20 ounces) cups of cider vinegar 1 ½ Tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of salt Pinch of black pepper 1 ½ tablespoons of red pepper flakes 1 cup of water

An undetermined amount of Crisco shortening.

Heat all items in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Use to baste the pork meat.

COOKING PULLED PORK, BUTT OR SHOULDER

Regardless of how you want to cook your pork—and there are many ways to roast this meat—we’re sticking to one easy method that has never failed.

You may have heard, “low and slow is the only way to go.” This adage means you set your oven somewhere between 175–200°F and put the meat in a roasting pan (some like it on a rack, while others like to let it sit in the sauce). It should be rubbed with some of the dry ingredients used in preparing the sauce. Then after

Bring all ingredients to a boil and baste the pork while cooking.

NORTH CAROLINA’S HOT & SWEET

Barbecue—it’s a secret no one is supposed to know about…shhhh 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil to coat the meat 2 cups of ketchup 1 cup of water 1 cup of cider vinegar

a few hours, waiting for the “bark” to set up (the crusty exterior of the meat, giving it texture and appearance), you baste the heck out of it.

While some cook it overnight, others will pop it into the oven early in the morning so that it’s finished for the dinner hour.

Regardless of your choice, plan on cooking it from 8 to 10 hours. For firsttimers use a meat thermometer; we don’t want you eating raw pork, never to try it again.

When finished, take your prize out of the oven and with two forks, “pull” the pork apart.

To keep it moist, pour some sauce over it—heated, of course—and serve it up with your favorite side dishes.

THE SAUCE IS THE MAGIC

These sauces are not what some might expect; they are in liquid form, and not thick as you may be used to from prepared marinades. Keep in mind that basting is important to keep the meat moist. H

5 Tablespoons of brown sugar 5 Tablespoons of white sugar ½ Tablespoon of fresh-ground black pepper ½ Tablespoon of onion powder ½ Tablespoon of ground/dry mustard 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice 1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce Dash of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes 2 pinches of kosher salt Oil up the boneless pork and set in a pan.

Rub the dry ingredients over the pork, leaving the brown and regular sugar for last.

Boil the mixture and then let it simmer.

Once the outside of the meat appears to be brown and a little hard, begin basting with the sauce.

Due to taste differences, add more or less water to accommodate the degree of hot or sweet.

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Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Walnut Gremolata FOR THE CAULIFLOWER

PREPARATION

1 large head cauliflower 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon paprika

Preheat oven to 500°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Remove the outer green leaves from the cauliflower and cut in half lengthwise. Carefully cut into 4 thick steaks and place steaks and any loose florets on baking sheet.

FOR THE GREMOLATA

½ cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped ½ cup parsley, lightly packed 1 clove garlic, minced Finely grated zest of 1 lemon Salt and pepper to taste

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Drizzle or brush on both sides with oil. Mix all seasoning in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly on both sides of cauliflower.

Cover with foil and roast for 5 minutes.

Remove foil and roast for 10 minutes more. Gently turn cauliflower over and

cook for 6 to 8 minutes more or until browned and crisp-tender.

While cauliflower is roasting, toast walnuts in a small skillet for 5 minutes or until fragrant. Let cool and toss with remaining gremolata ingredients in a small bowl.

Serve immediately over cauliflower steaks.

Serves 8 Coconut aminos and mushrooms bring out the umami flavor, while walnuts and beets add great nutrition and color, similar to beef tartare. Please note, you have to soak walnuts overnight.

GARNISHES

5 eggs, in shell 20 baguette slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 15 gherkins PREPARATION

TARTARE

2 cups chopped California walnuts 2 Tablespoons coconut aminos, divided ½ Tablespoon olive oil 2 oz. baby bella mushroom, chopped 2 Tablespoons minced shallots 12 oz. cooked red beets, chopped 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 ½ teaspoons ketchup 1 ½ teaspoons organic mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste

Place walnuts in a medium bowl and cover with water. Stir in 1 tablespoon coconut aminos; cover and let stand overnight.

Drain well.

Heat olive oil in a small skillet. Add mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes to soften.

Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Carefully drop in eggs and cook for exactly 6 minutes; remove and chill, then carefully peel and cut in half.

Lightly brush baguette slices with oil and season with salt and pepper; broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown.

Pack about 1/2 cup tartare on each plate with 4 baguette slices, 2 egg halves and 3 gherkins.

Transfer to a food processor with walnuts, beets, parsley, shallots, Dijon, ketchup and mayonnaise. Pulse to finely chop then season to taste with salt and pepper.

Plant-Based California Walnut and Beet Tartare

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his is the month in which a riot of color will blanket many of the fields in the mountains of northern New Hampshire.

The Fields of Lupine Festival, begins on June 1 and continues until June 17. It includes the towns of Lincoln, Woodstock, Sugar Hill, Franconia, Easton, Bethlehem, Lisbon, and Littleton.

During this time, the floral carpet is rolled out for visitors to the region by way of walking tours.

Take an easy ride up Interstate 93, or if you venture from the north, down 93, pull off at Exit 38, and follow Route 117 up to Sugar Hill, where the heavenly beauty will captivate your senses.

Be sure to carry your cameras, both video and still. Use your smart phone to take a shot and then make it the photo that appears when you turn it on—all for free.

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Many visitors will find artists positioned along the roadway or in the fields capturing the bright colors reflecting the warm sun, which we hope will make this a memorable event. And if you wait until dusk, there is a good chance you’ll meet up with a resident moose.

While in New Hampshire, feel free to take a tour of all the towns playing a part in this year’s celebration.

This short excursion from anywhere in New England can be a day trip or an overnight, or perhaps even a two- or three-day getaway. It is a very inexpensive mini-vacation for a couple or a family, and of course any shopping you do will save you money because New Hampshire doesn’t have a sales tax.

Now is the time to plan your visit. The mountains and the lupine are awaiting your arrival. H

LOOKING FORWARD. You are encouraged to confirm dates, details, and cancellations/closures.

Last-minute changes may occur. Many events require pre-registration and ticket purchases. Others may be available online by Virtual Programming during Social Distancing.

NAUTICAL Seahawk Charters Cuttyhunk Island, MA cuttyhunkcharters.com Specializes in Striped Bass Fishing.

Salt and Freshwater Fishing ma.wildlifelicense.com Official licensing site of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 132 Botanical Gardens Drive Boothbay, ME mainegardens.org Small and large boat moorings available.

MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES North Country Climbing Center 2572 US Route 302 Lisbon, NH northcountryclimbing.com Bear Brook State Park Campground 157 Deerfield Rd. Allenstown, NH nhstateparks.org Camping, hiking, biking, archery, swimming, fishing, and more.

Greenfield State Park Campground 133 Beach Rd. Greenfield, NH nhstateparks.org Pet friendly.

Milan Hill State Park Campground 72 Fire Tower Rd.

Milan, NH nhstateparks.org Sweeping views of the White Mountains, mountains of Maine and Canada.

GARDENS/PARKS Berkshire Botanical Garden Garden Tours: Through Oct. 9, 2020 5 West Stockbridge Rd. Stockbridge, MA berkshirebotanical.org Open year-round: Workshops, lectures and classes.

Cocktails in Great Gardens June 14, 2020 | Cooper Hill, an exceptional garden/farmstead developed over 25 years ago in Sheffield, MA. July 19, 2020 | Rockland Farm, a 10-acre property, with an array of garden rooms, sweeping perennial beds, and beautiful vistas in Canann, NY. Aug. 9, 2020 | Livingston House Garden, inspired by classic English gardens such as Great Dixter and Hidcote Manor located in Hudson, NY. berkshirebotanoical.org Rare opportunity to view these private spaces.Tickets are limited, and reservations are required.

Green Animals Topiary Garden 380 Cory’s Lane Portsmouth, RI newportmansions.org

Bedrock Gardens Through October 19 High Rd Lee, NH bedrockgardens.org “ An Oasis of Art, Horticulture, and Inspiration” Memberships available online. Participants of the American Horticultural Society reciprocal benefits program.

Sakonnet Garden Symposium: Aug. 23, 2020 The Art of the Head Gardener | Speakers: Ed Flint, Mat Reese, Laura Willson & James McGrath 510 West Main Rd. Little Compton, RI sakonnetgarden.net Admission fee. Visit the site for details and updated information.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 132 Botanical Gardens Dr. Boothbay, ME mainegardens.org Visit the website for a list of online programming.

BOOKS/LECTURES/TALKS Annual Garden Symposium: Designing With Water July 1, 2020 Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 132 Botanical Gardens Dr. Boothbay, ME mainegardens.org With Paul Maue, Christopher Paquette and Rebecca Jacobs.

59th Annual Westport Friends Book Fair July 11–19, 2020 938 Main Rd. Westport, MA westportfriendsmeeting.org Rain or Shine.

Lecture in Honor of John G. Winslow Aug. 4, 2020 Rosecliff 548 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI newportmansions.org Details: TBA MUSIC New England Conservatory 290 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA necmusic.edu Visit the website for Concert & Event Schedule.

MUSEUMS & AQUARIUMS Nature Photography and Your DSLR Camera June 27, 2020 Woodlawn Museum, Gardens & Park 19 Black House Dr. Ellsworth, ME woodlawnmuseum.com Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove St. Sandwich, MA bit.do/nowopen Explore Virtual Collections.

The New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington St. New Britain, CT nbmaa.org

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Made It: The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion Through Sept. 7, 2020 Peabody Essex Museum East India Square 161 Essex St., Salem, MA pem.org Billings Farm & Museum 69 Old River Rd. Woodstock, VT billingsfarm.org New England Aquarium Whale Watch Dates: TBD, through Nov. 15, 2020 Central Wharf Boston, MA;m neaq.org Partnered with Boston Harbor Cruises.

The Maritime Aquarium 10 North Water St. Norwalk, CT maritimeaquarium.org New virtual reality experience, “Swimming with Humpbacks!” A Caribbean dive or swim with sharks virtual reality experience also available.

Preview online.

The Unbroken Thread: 200 Years of Spinning and Weaving in Maine Sept. 9, 2020 Sleigh Barn Woodlawn Museum, Gardens & Park 19 Black House Dr. Ellsworth, ME woodlawnmuseum.com Talk and demonstration.

ART Nature Drawing Series June 11, 2020 | A Look at What’s Blooming June 25, 2020 | Full Gardens and Treescapes August 27, 2020 | The Rock and Water Garden Blithewold’s Education

Center 101 Ferry Rd., Rt. 114 Bristol, RI; blithewold.org Beginning and intermediate students encouraged to attend, materials will be supplied. Register for three or five classes for a discount.

Paperwork: Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection Through June 14, 2020 Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI newportartmuseum.org This exhibition showcases a selection of prints and drawings from the Museum’s treasured collection of works on paper. The Newport Art Museum owns over 1,200 prints and drawings dating from the 19th century to present and includes exemplary works of American art and a small collection of Japanese prints.

Cuttyhunk Plein Air June 20, 2020 Cuttyhunk Island, MA cuttyhunkpleinair.com Ferry ticket, box lunch, and reception included $75.

Volunteers needed to support this event.

“Andy Warhol: Big Shot” July 18–Oct. 18, 2020 Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave.; Newport, RI newportartmuseum.org Curated by Dr. Francine Weiss.

“Private Moments: Photographs of Another Era

by Bob Colacello” June 27–Sept. 27, 2020 Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI newportartmuseum.org

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GALA EVENTS GAMM GALA 35 June 29, 2020 Rhodes on the Pawtuxet 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI gammtheatre.org Honoring Peter J. Troy with The David Wax Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Arts. Ticketed event.

2020 Redwood Gala July 10, 2020 Newport, RI redwoodlibrary.org Save the date.

Newport Art Museum’s Artists’ Ball July 17, 2020 Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI newportartmuseum.org Cocktails in the courtyard, seated dinner, and dancing to DJ Megan Taylor. Special Guest, Bob Colacello, friend and biographer of Andy Warhol. The evening will premiere two current exhibitions. Three live auction items! Restored 1967 VW bus photo booth! Visit the website for additional details.

Summer Dinner Dance Aug. 15, 2020 Marble House 596 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI newportmansions.org Details TBA. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum’s Benefit Bash September 12, 2020 The Loading Dock Stamford, CT; aldrichart.org Cocktails, dinner, DJ, dancing & live auction. Rescheduled from April 24, 2020.

Party for the Park 2020 Oct. 3, 2020 deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum 51 Sandy Pond Rd. Lincoln, MA; decordova.org Celebrating deCordova’s 70th Anniversary.

SPECIAL EVENTS Buzzards Bay Swim June 27, 2020 New Bedford to Fairhaven, MA savebuzzardsbay.org Point-to-point swim across outer New Bedford Harbor.

Registration fee: $25/$150 fundraising minimum.

The Potter League For Animals 31st Annual Heart & Sole Walk For The Animals Oct. 18, 2020 potterleague.org Details: TBA, Save the date.

British Motorcars in Bristol New Date: Sept. 25 & 26, 2020 britishmotorcarsinbristol.com ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS Skinner June 10–18, 2020 | Discovery - Interiors June 12, 2020 | 20th Century Design June 27, 2020 | Asian Works of Art July 10, 2020 | European Furniture & Decorative Arts skinnerinc.com Bid online.

The Ellsworth Antique Show at Woodlawn Aug. 12, 2002 | Opening Night: Cocktail Party & Dinner Aug. 13–15, 2020 | Show Woodlawn

Route 72 19 Black House Drive Ellsworth, ME woodlawnmuseum.com Features dealers from Maine, across the US and England.

A Benefit for Woodlawn School Programs.

TOURS Garden In The Woods Drop-in Walking Tours: Through Aug. Wed. & Fri. 11 a.m.; Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m.

180 Hemenway Rd Framingham, MA nativeplanttrust.org “Conserving and promoting New England’s native plants to ensure healthy and biologically diverse landscapes.” Register for online programs under: Classes & Field Studies.

Secret Garden Tour June 12–14, 2020 Private Gardens Newport, RI secretgardentours.org Self-guided walk.

Advance $20, day of $25.

Beacon Hill Treasures Walking Tour July 4, 2020 Otis House 141 Cambridge St. Boston, MA my.historicnewengland.org DELICIOUS 33rd Annual British By The Sea Gathering June 7, 2020 Harkness Memorial State Park 275 Great Neck Rd. Waterford, CT ctmgclub.com For all British car, truck, motorcycle owners and enthusiasts.

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Start A Cleanup September 2020 oceanconservancy.org “Join The Wave—Next time you’re headed out to the beach or a nearby park, download Ocean Conservancy’s app, Clean Swell and take along a trash bag to collect and document the debris you find.”

FAMILY Kite Flying Day Watson Farm 455 North Rd. Jamestown, RI my.historicnewengland.org Coggeshall Farm Museum 1 Colt Drive Bristol, RI coggeshallfarm.org Green Animals Children’s Party July 14, 2020 Green Animals Topiary Garden 380 Cory’s Lane Portsmouth, RI newportmansions.org Tickets sold at the door only.

OUTDOORS Cuttyhunk Ferry Company 66B State Pier, South Bulkhead New Bedford, MA cuttyhunkferryco.com Revolutionary Dogs: Paws for the Cause June 7, 2020 | Guided Battle Road Trail walk. Explore the life of dogs in colonial America. Minute Man Visitor Center Rt. 24, Lexington, MA nps.gov Have your dog sworn in as a BARK Ranger, and get a certificate and bandanna!

Vintage Base Ball Father’s Day Games June 21, 2020 Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm 5 Little’s Lane Newbury, MA historicnewengland.org 41st Annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival Sept. 11–13, 2020 70 Village Green Circle Quechee, VT quecheeballoonfestival.com

ART of the OCEAN STATE The Wickford Art Association (WAA) is thrilled to announce the return of their most popular exhibit: Art of the Ocean State. 2020’s exhibit introduces Jurist William Heydt of Newport to curate a collection of works in all media that represents Rhode Island, and all the Ocean State offers. More information about the jurist at williamheydt.com; this show is open, all media, and juried for entry and prizes—which will be announced June 26.

This exhibit will run in-gallery from June 26–July 19, 2020, and as a virtual gallery located online at https://wickfordart.org/ art-of-the-ocean-state-4/ starting June 30, 2020.

Admission to the gallery, located at 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI is always free and open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays all summer 12–3 p.m. call for art—registrations will be by appointment only.

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Newport Kite Festival July 11–12, 2020 Brenton Point State Park Ocean Dr., Newport, RI newportkitefestival.com

Lanesborough, MA mount.greylock@state.ma.us Scenic drives, trails, camping and historic Veterans War Memorial Tower.

Jane Frost Golf Performance Center Sandwich Hollows Golf Club 1 Round Hill Rd. E. Sandwich, MA janefrostgolf.com Learn to play!

Dunes’ Edge Campground Through Sept. 26, 2020 386 Rt. 6 Provincetown, MA thetrustees.org

Scusset Beach State Reservation Scusset Beach Rd. Sandwich, MA scusset.beach@state.ma.us Swimming, camping, fishing, bicycling & picnicking.

DAR State Forest Cape St., Rt. 112 Goshen, MA search.mass.gov Forest, lakes, beach, mountain biking, campsites & picnic pavilion.

Mount Greylock State Reservation 30 Rockwell Rd.

Old Colony Nature Pathway Access: Howland St., Snail Rd., Mayflower Heights and Mount Gilboa Rd. Provincetown, MA provincetown-ma.gov Provincetown Conservation and Open Space Lands.

Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail Parking at Britland Park Wordell St. and behind Umass CIE 151 Martine St. Fall River, MA cdc.gov Colt State Park Route 114 Bristol, RI riparks.com

Tuesday, June 23, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (open late) Wednesday, June 24, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Thursday, June 25, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Artists (members and non-members) may e-mail: wickfordartassociation@gmail.com or call 401-294-6840 to schedule registration appointments.

The Wickford Art Association is a non-profit organization with over 450 members from Rhode Island and New England. The association hosts art shows and classes in its North Kingstown gallery and has produced the summertime Wickford Art Festival since 1962. Wickford Art Association is dedicated to educating, encouraging, and inspiring artists and art lovers throughout the community.

Wickford Art Association hours are currently Wednesday through Sunday 12–3 p.m. For more information, (401) 294-6840 or visitwickfordart.org.

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