Sheffield Historical Society Comic Strip Exhibit

10:14AM / Friday, June 20, 2008Print Story | Email Story

This summer, starting July 19, the Sheffield Historical Society will showcase original sketches and cartoons from the collection of Paul Banevicius in an exhibit called A History of the Comic Strip: A Serious Look at the Funnies in the Gallery at the Old Stone Store. The exhibit will run through September 28 with a reception on Saturday, July 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m..

Through this extensive collection of original art, cartoonist sketches, and comic pages, the exhibit will explore over 100 years of comic history. The comic strip is considered one of two great art forms originating in the United States--the other being Jazz music--and had its beginnings in the New York newspaper wars of the 1890’s. The exhibit will display dozens of examples of artwork, as well as toys and ephemera, featuring such comic strip classics as Happy Hooligan, Little Orphan Annie, Dick Tracy, Pogo, Peanuts, and Dilbert, in addition to other recent favorites.

Paul Banevicius, Art Department Chair at Berkshire School, began collecting cartoonist sketches as a child, and his collection has grown to nearly 600 original drawings by comic strip and comic book artists, editorial cartoonists, caricaturists, and illustrators. These personalized sketches, sometimes simple and sometimes elaborate, will be featured throughout this display that Mr. Banevicius will curate.

Rescued and restored by the Society in the early part of this decade, The Old Stone Store is the Society's latest acquisition to its seven building campus. Dating from 1834 it is the oldest existing retail building in the town, and now functions as the Society's gift shop and exhibition space. The Old Stone Store is open weekends, Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. 3 p.m., or by appointment. It is located on the Green in Sheffield.

For more information about Sheffield Historical Society, please visit us on the web at www.sheffieldhistory.org.

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Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

12:05PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.

This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.

The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.

DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.

"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths.

"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."

Measles is very contagious. However, the risk to most people in Massachusetts is low because the vaccination rate in the state is high. People who are not immune and visited any of the locations on the following dates and times may be at risk for developing measles.

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