Field Notes ~ Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

First published in The Oxford Journal on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, by Sara Mattinson. This is a true story and also a local story. ...

Until I hear about a transit bus running down a pedestrian on a rainy morning (today) then I remember why I chose to live in the country. ...

First published in The Oxford Journal on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 by Sara Mattinson. When I walk into the bright, cluttered kitchen...

Marilyn Williams, who writes "Marilyn's Musings" for the paper, is well-known for her advocacy work on behalf of local animals...

I love this little gig on CTV Morning Live! Always trying to give a little plug for the vibrancy of rural life and the joys of living in the...

First published in The Oxford Journal on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, by Sara Mattinson. It was during a painting workshop, as I was ge...

Our rural mailbox, which fortunately for us is located well off the main road, passed inspection. Not that it will matter in a few mont...