Can’t get to Boston for your basketball? You can find nearby college basketball games — often with low cost or free admission — that make it easy to cheer on a local team. We take a look at five area colleges as they consider the basketball season and what you can expect if you decide to check out some games. On the cover, the photo is by SNHU Athletic Communications/Josh Gibney of Penmen player Royce Williams, who graduated from Trinity High School in 2020.
Also on the cover Get a rundown of where to find everything from pies and sides to the whole turkey dinner to bring home for Thanksgiving starting on page 22. Find art shows, artisan fairs and craft fairs catering to the holiday shopper: on page 6 find a look at Mosaic Art Collective miniature art show, and on page 14 get the details on 3S Artspace’s Form + Function Artisan Fair and check out the listings of area craft fairs this weekend. And the Junior Service League celebrates Festivus in denim (page 16).