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The Marthas Vineyard Times Finding optimism with Michael J. Fox Renowned actor and Parkinson’s disease research advocate talks about his new book.  Michael J. Fox spoke candidly about dealing with Parkinsons and his work with the Michael J. Fox Foundation with his friend Harlan Coben. In his new book “No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality,” actor and advocate Michael J. Fox, talks about how his signature optimism in the face of Parkinson’s disease was cha...

How do we acknowledge the death of someone who made a career of inflicting harm? Perhaps I should start with a story. I first met Michael J. Fox in 2006, n

Connie Schultz Perhaps I should start with a story. I first met Michael J. Fox in 2006, not long after Rush Limbaugh had mocked his involuntary movements caused by Parkinson’s disease. Michael was in Ohio for a rally in support of stem cell research that could save countless lives. This is how I described our encounter in a book about my husband’s Senate campaign: “It is heartbreaking to watch this gracious, talented actor and father of four struggle to perform the simplest of tasks —...

How do we acknowledge the death of someone who made a career of inflicting harm?

— “Electric Garden of Unearthly Delights” (through June 1) showcases “luminous glass” by Mundy Hepburn, who works with the same scientific principles used in television and fluorescent light to create art. He fills blown-glass forms with gas mixtures such as helium, neon, argon, krypton and xenon, then activates it all with high-frequency static electricity. The result is described as “a kaleidoscope of swirling patterns of multicolored light.” Connecticut native Mundy’s “...

Actor, activist, author, and Aquinnah resident Michael J. Fox is headlining the Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival’s first winter event on Feb. 25 to talk about his new memoir “No Time Like The Future.”  The talk will include Fox discussing his new memoir with his friend and bestselling author Harlan Coben, a novelist and creator of […]

New books available at the Havre-Hill County Library   Havre-Hill County Library Staff While our stacks are currently closed to the public, you can still check out books. Here are some of our newest titles. New Fiction Thrillers and suspense novels are a great way to liven up a long winter. Here are some of our newest: “White Ivy” by Susie Yang. Ivy Lin grows up learning to lie and steal from her grandmother, allowing her to accumulate the trappings of a suburban teen — and, more impo...

Danvers Council on Aging Community Content Note: In response to concerns about the coronavirus, area events not noted as canceled here may still be subject to cancellation, postponement or attendance limits. Please contact organizers to confirm event details. Danvers Council on Aging is located at 25 Stone St., Danvers. They can be reached by phone at 978-762-0208 or 978-762-0209. The fax number is 978-762-0240. They’re open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, v...

DAVID BIANCULLI, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. The actor Chadwick Boseman died of cancer in August at the age of 43, not long after he finished shooting the movie "Ma Raineys Black Bottom." Now streaming on Netflix, the movie stars Viola Davis as the famous blues singer Ma Rainey and was adapted from August Wilsons play. Our film critic Justin Chang says that Bosemans final screen performance ranks among his very best. JUSTIN CHANG, BYLINE: One reason Chadwick Boseman was such an extraordinary act...

30 Thoughtful Book Choices for Everyone on Your Holiday List On 12/12/20 at 8:00 AM EST Having trouble picking out the perfect gift for everyone on your list? Did you wait till the last minute? Never fear, Newsweek has curated a list of book choices for you, with a selection of photo essays, biographies, novels, thrillers and more—all from 2020, each one proving that something good came out of this year after all. These great reads are avail...