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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — For decades, “A Christmas Carol” has been amongst the most produced plays in the United States. Obviously, the popularity of the show meant significant revenues for the producing companies, which have disappeared along with live audience members. Talk about a Humbug situation. Now dependent on digital platforms, theater companies are streaming productions of the popular Christmas tale. Some have small fees; some offer the product free and ask for a donation, and a few are expensive. All hope, that “A Christmas Carol” will help their patrons wi...

‘A Christmas Carol’ tradition continues at Providence’s Trinity Rep -- with a 2020 twist This year, the iconic production will be available online for free from Dec. 17 through Jan. 10, 2021 By Amanda Milkovits Globe Staff,Updated December 15, 2020, 3:49 p.m. Email to a Friend Joe Wilson Jr. plays Scrooge during the filming of Trinity Rep's free, on-demand production of "A Christmas Carol Online," streaming Dec. 17 through Jan. 10.Amanda Downing Carney PROVIDENCE — The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered theaters and cancelled performances around the country, but Trinity Reper...

This year has been rough in many ways, but at least I can say I spent a TON of time outside with my family. It’s much easier when there are no other options! And seriously, whether it’s a trip to the pond, a walk in the woods, or even just raking leaves in the backyard, being in nature truly works wonders for your mental and physical well-being. Winter officially begins next week, and while I’m hoping for a mild season, I’m also spending as much time outdoors as I can before the cold really sets in. Thankfully, we have some great books at the library to guide me in my outd...

Opinion/Cotter: An antique radio brings voices from the past By Betty J. Cotter Betty J. Cotter (bettycotter1960@gmail.com), a monthly contributor, teaches writing and journalism at the University of Rhode Island. The coronavirus epidemic has made old technologies new again. Theaters like Trinity Rep and the Williamstown Theater Festival have revived the radio play, using podcasts, Zoom and Audible to reach their audiences. All of this brings to mind a curious episode in my youth. One day my father brought home an antique radio. It was built into a large wooden console bigger than our televis...