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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident gives her perspective regarding National Register proposal
To the Editor: Because there appear to be some misunderstandings and concerns regarding the nomination of the residential ar…
A message from the Clinic: What if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19?
BY DR. LAUREN HANA- What should I do if I have been exposed to someone with COVID-19? This is a question we are hearing more…
A nomination for the National Historic Register: What does it mean for our historic district?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An otherwise sleepy September in Boca Grande has been stirred up with the news that segments of the resid…
A word from The Island School about COVID-19, students and families
BY JEAN THOMPSON- A new school year has begun! On August 31, 2020, Th…
Back-to-school time creates a role reversal with parents, children
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- While the first day of school is usually dreaded b…
Obituary: Maureen McConnell
Maureen McConnell passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at her home in Boca Grande. Born on November 24, 1949, Maureen wa…
Obituary: Robert F. Fischer
Robert F. Fischer of Boca Grande and Craftsbury Common, Vt. passed away on September 5, 2020. Robert was born on November 2…
A history of island pranks and pranksters
The following is a story written by Karen Grace and the Boca Grande Historical Society. It details some of the more amusing…
‘Back to Boca’ four-part COVID webinar scheduled for September 23
To the Editor: On Wednesday, September 23 at 4 p.m., Boca Grande residents will have an exclusive opportunity to join Health…
Part Deux of the ‘rona testing saga for two confused families
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- I wish I would report in this week and tell you that our questions have been answered about our situation…