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By JUDY WAGNER

If you have ever strolled through the Boston Public Garden among its beautiful trees, flowers and iconic swan boats, you have likely come across the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture featuring Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings.  If you were with children, no doubt they immediately ran over to touch or sit astride the ducks, smiling widely.  This sculpture is the best known work of Newton artist Nancy Schön, a warm and vibrant person I first met long before she was famous, when I was just starting college and she generously invited me to visit her home anytime I need a break from the dorm.  She and her husband Don, a noted professor at the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning, welcomed me many times. It was early in her artistic career and I often observed her hard at work in the drawing space set up in the upstairs hallway, painstakingly making drawings of famous paintings, following the advice of a mentor who said “copy the masters.” 

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ORANGE — Jumping out of a plane may sound terrifying to some, but for others it’s a thrill, especially when their landing makes a splash.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Five Franklin County farms have been awarded a total of $333,750 in grants from the state Department of Agricultural Resources.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The 21st annual Blooming Backpacks drive to collect new backpacks filled with school supplies for students in need will conclude on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — With receipt of the Exemplary Program award through the state Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program, Greenfield Middle School is being honored for its work to encourage walking and biking to school.

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — Northfield EMS paramedics and EMTs settled into their new, temporary digs on Wednesday, as the ambulance service officially moved into living quarters next to its current base of operations at 41 Main St.

By JON HUER

Anxiety is rising among Democrats who believe that Trumpsters don’t intend to give up their power, not now, not tomorrow, not ever, and that, under Donald Trump, there will be no further elections in America. James Carville, the revered Democratic strategist, said recently that it’s likely Trump will “call martial law [and] cancel the midterm elections.” Even ordinary Americans can see that the so-called peaceful transfer of power would be neither peaceful nor transferred in America’s political future.

By CHRIS LARABEE

BERNARDSTON — Residents of Bernardston and Leyden are invited to a community forum on potential regionalization opportunities between the two communities.

By EVELINE MACDOUGALL

Anyone seeing a bluebird up close can understand why this feathered friend symbolizes happiness. Our eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) captures the hearts of many with their vibrant plumage, and Susan Brock of Northfield is a devotee who helps spread the joy to others.

By AMY NEWSHORE

Emotional connection in a relationship happens when partners mutually experience being seen, heard and understood. It’s when it feels safe to be your full self and know the other “gets” you. It’s the glue that helps partners feel close, supported, and deeply bonded.

2:01 p.m. — Reporting party on Montague City Road requesting an officer come to her residence. States someone stole her iPad and cellphone. Caller was advised an officer will be made aware and will respond when someone is available. Reporting party called back stating she found her iPad but still wants an officer to go there. She was advised an officer would be made aware. Caller was unhappy and hung up. Officer called her back and she hung up again.

3:47 a.m. — Reporting party states two people are attempting to break into a garage on Bernardston Road. Unable to provide a description of the vehicle, which left heading toward Bernardston. Reporting party saw two people on the cameras leaving the residence. They were not able to gain access to the garage.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

The annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival returns to Unity Park for the 12th year on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3, with special events on Friday, Aug. 1, to lead into the weekend celebration of Indigenous culture and history.

By GARRETT COTE

Just over a month ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to capture the franchise’s first championship since the team moved to Oklahoma City from Seattle in 2008. Confetti fell inside the Paycom Center as Thunder players celebrated on stage and accepted the Larry O’Brien trophy.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — After resident concerns about speeding prompted a speed and traffic study on Route 63, officials are now considering options for enforcement, backed by data from a speed and traffic study.

By LUKE MACANNUCO

GREENFIELD — Outside the Oak Courts housing complex, a line forms in front of a food truck that extends down into the neighborhood, with adults and children on bicycles waiting to pick up their Summer Eats meals.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School students will have a new playground just in time for the new school year.

The state of Massachusetts is lending new meaning to the line from Shakespeare’s history play, Henry VI, Part 2, when it comes to paying bar advocates. Also known as public defenders, these individuals are private attorneys who accept court appointments to represent defendants who cannot afford a lawyer. In Shakespeare’s play, the phrase is, “First, let’s kill all the lawyers.” The state seems to prefer, “First, let’s starve all the lawyers.”

I wanted to write in appreciation of the beautiful My Turn by Douglas Mayo (“Overcoming obstacles,” Recorder, July 23). Thank you for sharing your story and journey of perseverance and hope and the ways you continue to live that message and share your wisdom with others. In these horrible times of cruelty from our government against vulnerable individuals, reading inspiring stories of empathy, service and compassion gives me the motivation to keep going and to do what is right. Thank you for reminding us of the humanity inside every human and the importance of recognizing how each person holds value and is deserving of respect.