On Screen: THE RIP

At various counts, Matt Damon (Dane Dumars) and Ben Affleck (JD Byrne) have been involved in 15 different films, so “The Rip,” currently streaming on Netflix, might simply be another take on the evergreen “buddy movie” concept. Not so fast. This one has a twist … or three ... or we stopped counting.

By |2026-02-12T11:06:17-05:00February 4th, 2026|Main Street News, Movie Reviews|

Online resources to consider for your next home workout  

Whether you’re in search of cardio, strength training, yoga, Pilates, or any other kind of workout to get your body moving, there are plenty of free resources that you can access in the app store and on YouTube. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, below are some resources that may be helpful to kickstart your home health journey and keep you on track.

By |2026-01-29T18:12:10-05:00January 28th, 2026|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|

Seasonal eating: What is it and why is it good for you?

Seasonal eating is nearly as old as farming itself. Before people learned how to preserve food properly, people ate the foods that they grew when it was harvested. With the introduction of supermarkets, suddenly all kinds of food could be imported and sold even when not in season. While having access to many kinds of fruits and vegetables all year round can be enticing, there are hidden benefits to eating foods that are in season. 

By |2026-01-30T11:15:24-05:00January 16th, 2026|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|

On Screen: Hamnet

No, the quote from I Corinthians 13 is not part of Chloé Zhao’s elegant portrayal of the crippling grief and tentative healing experienced by Agnes and William Shakespeare in “Hamnet.” It is, however, one of the sustaining themes that brings hope out of utter darkness and healing to otherwise broken lives.

By |2026-01-08T13:08:13-05:00January 13th, 2026|Main Street News, Movie Reviews|

One year after opening, Le Jardin is growing more than just flowers in Amenia

“Le Jardin truly started out of a love for beauty and a desire to share it with our new community after moving upstate from the city. I began growing flowers simply because they made me happy, and before I knew it, that turned into farmers markets, then weddings and events, and suddenly, I needed far more space than my kitchen table,” muses Romane Recalde, owner of Le Jardin flower farm and flower shop in Amenia, NY. 

By |2026-01-09T09:21:41-05:00January 9th, 2026|Home & Garden, Main Street News|
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