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Whisking Wisdom
An eggplant event for everyone In our house, eggplant parmesan isn't just a dish, it’s an event. A glorious, cheesy, breaded event that leaves the kitchen looking like a flour bomb exploded and everyone’s hearts (and …
Book Reviews
Reading — The perfect indoor cold weather activity

As the cold weather hangs around, reading is my go-to activity. Who wants to go outside? Stay inside where it’s cozy and enjoy a new author. These are all new authors for me. “The Framed …

East Bay Scoops
Finding the (W)right scoop The Wright Scoop is the ice cream side of Wright’s Dairy Farm, a family-run gem, with deep roots in the dairy and food industry, and a history dating back to the 1910s. Cate Kennedy guides the …
The Local Music Scene
Beatrice Cabral: Student, saxophonist, teacher, lover of music Recently, on a quiet morning at The Blue Kangaroo, I had the opportunity to sit down for a scheduled interview with Barrington resident, musician, saxophonist, musical mentor, and college-bound …
No Fluke
Fishing regulation and quota changes Effective Oct. 15, the catch limit for tautog in Massachusetts and Rhode Island increased from three fish to five fish per person per day. Both states have the same trophy fish regulation. Anglers …
Life & Death
Coping with family caregiver guilt A family caregiver is typically an unpaid family member, partner or friend providing physical, emotional or social support to someone experiencing health challenges. AARP and the National Alliance …
Life in the Garden
Plan today to plant for tomorrow Think your garden is winding down for the year? Think again. August marks the start of the most transformative season for landscape planning and design. Whether you are envisioning a major overhaul …
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Jim McGaw

A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.