tag:www.bellinghambulletin.com,2005:/categories/life-leisure?page=86Life+Leisure | Bellingham Bulletin Page 86Bellingham's Favorite "Good-News Paper" since 19942017-09-25T16:44:24-04:00urn:uuid:7b809ead-57e2-478d-89ef-7db79c427cfe2017-08-29T14:49:07-04:002017-09-25T16:44:24-04:00In the September 2017 Print Edition2017-08-29 15:46:59 -0400Pamela JohnsonI'm happy to bring you the digital version of the Bellingham Bulletin's September issue. As usual, it features original articles from our talented staff of writers, back-to-school...<small>Original article published at <a href="www.bellinghambulletin.com">Bellingham Bulletin</a></small>urn:uuid:31c6d2c8-1996-4a91-ba7f-f2f9272287f72017-08-29T15:43:51-04:002017-08-29T15:48:23-04:00Coaches’ Preview of the 2017 Fall Season2017-08-29 15:44:35 -0400Kenneth HamweyBulletin Sports Editor Ken Hamwey contacted Blackhawks' coaches to get the scoop on the upcoming fall season, including their plans, progress and potential problems.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.bellinghambulletin.com">Bellingham Bulletin</a></small>urn:uuid:8ecbc679-62a5-4512-9598-8b1d305654152017-08-29T15:31:22-04:002017-08-29T15:48:24-04:00Hockomock Y to Host Diabetes Prevention Program Info Sessions2017-08-29 15:30:10 -0400Pamela JohnsonWith millions of Americans at risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, the Hockomock Area YMCA is encouraging community members to learn their risk and take action to prevent the disease.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.bellinghambulletin.com">Bellingham Bulletin</a></small>urn:uuid:8109e666-6e3c-4fe7-a956-ce52b061e8212017-08-29T15:24:58-04:002017-08-29T15:48:25-04:00The Opioid Crisis: What are the Alternatives for Pain Relief?2017-08-29 15:23:56 -0400Pamela JohnsonDr. Sanjay Gupta said that the crisis mostly stems from “overprescribing," noting that, though America has only 5% of the world’s population, it accounts for 80% of the world’s opioid usage.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.bellinghambulletin.com">Bellingham Bulletin</a></small>urn:uuid:f6dceabd-5fc1-4031-bca5-c32b8bacb2a82017-08-29T15:15:41-04:002017-08-29T15:48:26-04:00Soaring with McAuliffe, America's First Teacher in Space2017-08-29 15:14:46 -0400David DunbarJudith Kalaora, in a one-woman performance at the Bellingham Senior Center, enacted the various stages of McAuliffe’s life from Girl Scout to astronaut.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.bellinghambulletin.com">Bellingham Bulletin</a></small>urn:uuid:27512270-68e2-4eda-b349-1ee9b5a9f2732017-08-29T14:19:03-04:002017-09-26T13:10:49-04:00Ken’s Quiz — 50 Years of Bellingham High Football2017-08-29 14:18:52 -0400Pamela JohnsonWhen Bellingham High’s football team kicks off the 2017 season on Sept. 8 against Blackstone-Millville, it will mark the 50th anniversary of the program’s modern era.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.bellinghambulletin.com">Bellingham Bulletin</a></small>urn:uuid:d74ae53a-ee37-4dc6-8ebe-6b2ede40d4ae2017-08-29T14:09:00-04:002017-08-29T15:48:36-04:00Kids Learn about Rainwater, Protecting Waterways2017-08-29 14:06:32 -0400Pamela JohnsonParents and children gathered recently for a program at the Bellingham Public Library to help them understand where rain water goes after it hits the ground and how to protect our waterways.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.bellinghambulletin.com">Bellingham Bulletin</a></small>urn:uuid:469f436a-f9d7-4339-b832-b725ad86076e2017-08-29T13:48:30-04:002017-08-29T15:48:37-04:00"A Day on the Blackstone" Slated for Sept. 162017-08-29 13:47:16 -0400Pamela JohnsonOn Saturday, Sept. 16, the Blackstone River Watershed Association (BRWA) will host “A Day on the Blackstone.” This annual event is a leisurely paddle in the Blackstone Canal...<small>Original article published at <a href="www.bellinghambulletin.com">Bellingham Bulletin</a></small>urn:uuid:ffd299fa-c91f-486b-a9ee-b6b39f3edb302017-08-29T13:39:31-04:002017-08-29T15:48:38-04:00Register O’Donnell Announces July ’17 Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Report2017-08-29 13:38:19 -0400Pamela JohnsonContinuing low real estate inventory, higher interest rates and reduced mortgage lending were three major factors which led to a flat real estate market for the month of July...<small>Original article published at <a href="www.bellinghambulletin.com">Bellingham Bulletin</a></small>urn:uuid:574a5a40-556f-4cc6-bbfb-1e985fd70cb72017-08-29T13:19:26-04:002017-08-29T15:48:56-04:00Bellingham VFW Holds Family Fun Day2017-08-29 13:16:21 -0400David DunbarOnce a year, the VFW post in Bellingham hosts a free, all-day-and-into-the-night cookout for the community, post patrons, and area veterans. Over 150 people attended this year’s...<small>Original article published at <a href="www.bellinghambulletin.com">Bellingham Bulletin</a></small>