A look at filming to begin in Mattapoisett was top news this week. Here's a recap of the most-read Standard-Times stories.

From Atwater Village to Jurupa Valley to San Diego, watching my son play the most American game has taught me a most American ...

I can’t remember the first time I saw “The Sound of Music,” but I’m guessing it was soon after the release of the movie in March 1965. A few years later I played a bit part in our college production, ...

Actor Hugh Grant expressed his discontent on social media after a Heathrow immigration officer's comments to his children. The incident has divided opinions online, with many defending the officer's ...

A quiet song that I love, and a loud song that I love: I’m more of a quiet-song person myself, so I’ll give you three: ...

This film puts a question in the mind of viewers that I myself had a year ago when I decided to move here: why not Sacramento?

Trump Weakens U.S. Cyberdefenses at a Moment of Rising Danger The firing of the head of the N.S.A. was only the latest move to erode fortifications against cyberattacks, especially those targeting ...