Ruth Thompson

1 week ago | wickedlocal.com | Ruth Thompson

Back in 2005, Mark Henderson was vacationing in Gloucester when he met local artist Jon Sarkin. “It was quite interesting,” Henderson said. “He had some of his art on the street and he was with this guy, local drummer David ‘Doc’ Vincent, who was really hyping up Jon’s art.”After speaking with both men, Henderson walked away feeling skeptical about Sarkin’s significance — until he saw “all this stuff” written about Sarkin in newspapers and magazines, including Vanity Fair.

1 week ago | wickedlocal.com | Ruth Thompson

An anticipated pastime of summer for many families is the camping trip. Whether it’s with a tent, trailer or RV, spending time out in nature and roughing it a little can be great — and inexpensive — family fun. So, get out those sleeping bags, folding chairs and lanterns for those nights under the stars, and days filled with exploring the forests, meadows and beaches of some of the areas campgrounds.

2 weeks ago | wickedlocal.com | Ruth Thompson

Arlington resident Claire Harrington, 17, a New England regional Irish dance champion, will compete in the 2025 World Championships in Dublin. Harrington has been dancing since age 4 and trains at the Brady Academy of Irish Dance in Quincy. She also teaches younger dancers and works with Empowering Athletes in Hanover for cross-training. ARLINGTON — Claire Harrington loves being on-stage.

2 weeks ago | wickedlocal.com | Ruth Thompson

A guided tour of Lexington homes that date back to the Revolutionary War takes place on Saturday, April 12. The four-hour tour will visit about 20 homes, with interior stops at four of them. Tickets for the tour can be purchased on historuy.org and cost $80 for adults and $50 for students. LEXINGTON — Look back to the past with a tour on Saturday of several historic homes that were present for some of the events leading up to and during the Revolutionary War 250 years ago.

2 weeks ago | wickedlocal.com | Ruth Thompson

Ryan Beattie, principal of the Gates Middle School in Scituate, is the 2025 Massachusetts School Administrators’ Association (MSAA) Middle School Principal of the Year. Beattie has worked in Scituate Public Schools system for 18 years, serving as assistant principal, department chair, English teacher, and principal. He was inspired by his mother, a teacher, and other educators to pursue a career in education. SCITUATE — As principal of the Lester J.