The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is one of Mother Nature’s most fascinating gifts. Last summer two Attleboro families watched in wonder as the caterpillars they had collected spun cocoons, which in turn hatched lovely monarch butterflies. They now want to share their experience and encourage you; no matter what age you are to try it for yourself! Makenzie Killough, 9, recommends this project to families who don’t have pets because it will teach them responsibility for when they do have a pet. “Kids of all ages will learn the parts of the butterfly life cycle," she said. "…

My son Jacob turned 3 over the summer and was ready for preschool. He was already registered at a preschool outside of Attleboro. We had already made the decision the year before and at the time, we thought it would be the best choice for him. It was the first day of school and what I thought would be harder for me was more difficult for Jacob. Like many other children, Jacob had a bout of separation anxiety. Okay, so it wasn't a bout. What should have gone away after a few days or weeks of school turned into months. It was not worth it and so we decided to move him to a school in Attleboro. …

A swerving, fishtailing truck nearly hit my husband head on this morning on Lindsey Street and that was with only a slippery dusting of snow on the road. Hearing that was enough to keep me from the gym or after Christmas sale shopping. At noon today, again with only an inch or two of snow on the ground, a driver driving way too fast, slid, plowed into and "took out" our mailbox. My husband, checking on the snowfall, a few seconds after the mishap, witnessed a young boy hop out of a dark colored sports utility vehicle with Rhode Island plates. The young boy picked up the car's broken sideview…

Bringing an apple to the teacher is an age-old tradition that has all but disappeared today. Did those students think that the polished apple would buy them special treatment? Maybe it did. The Massachusetts Conflict of Interest Law (MGL chapter 268A) seeks to dispel any appearance of favoritism given to an apple-giving child as the State Ethics Commission recently approved amendments to the law in the section regarding gift giving and acceptance. Although the law will not go into effect until December 24, 2010, the state is urging cities and towns to comply with the law, now during this …