That glorious sound is not as close to the house as it once was, not as vibrant. It emanates from branches farther away, from trees closer to the forest. The birds that once called the old maple home ...
This year's Maple Leaf Festival in Carthage will mark the 58th year for the event. The first festival was held in 1966, starting as a marching band competition. Since then, the festival has grown, but ...