I saw a couple of big sandhills on the north bank of the St. Lawrence River in eastern Quebec, just above the mouth of the Saguenay River, a few summers ago. Every year 400,000 to 600,000 sandhill ...

With 140,000 acres of farmland typically irrigated by the water flowing from the St. Mary Canal, the stakes are high — and this year, farmers are sounding the alarm.

Sir Thomas Lawrence was a child prodigy who became the leading British portrait painter of his generation and was elected President of the Royal Academy in 1820. Born in Bristol in 1769, Lawrence ...

as well as a collection of EPs and singles, including 2008’s “Flightless Bird, American Mouth.” Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Saturday, 8pm. $120-$49. (843)853-2252, www.charlestonmusichall.com ...