Scarecrow Festival volunteer Lisette Jones poses for a photo with scarecrow Taylor Swift, while Swift's personal security scarecrow keeps a watchful eye. Photo credit: Karen Pinsent

A major fundraising campaign has begun to preserve St. John’s Church. See story page 2. Photo credit: Fred Dolbel

Gretchen Amirault puts the finishing touches on her “Nourishment” painting, a bunch of beets in moody hues. In the background, a painting by Susan George. Photo credit: Philip Hodges

The Tree Swallow comes north each year to feed, and is one of the species seen in this area. Photo credit: Jason Dain

Emily Edison (left) and Sophie Richards say Kiss the Sea Oysters, their mobile oyster-shucking business, is filling a gap in the market--and keeping them very busy.

From left: Reverend Rick Gunn, Allanna Jost, and Tasha Keith discuss plans for their upcoming series on end-of-life planning.