A ghost, the goddess of death, a jellyfish and World War II GI, and a gaggle of waterfowl are among the characters that strut the stage at this year’s Island Theatre Ten-Minute Play Festival, Aug. 18 and 19. Now in its sixth year, … read more

My time in the garden is often solitary, but as I focus on a task, my head is filled with whispers. The conversation comes, unbidden — triggered by a sound, a scent or a flower. The garden is where I reconnect with people … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Fiat 500 Pop Hatchback Engine: 1.4-liter I-4, 101 horsepower 97 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/33-mpg highway/29-mpg combined Base Price: $14,995 As Tested: $19,120 Performance: Excellent fuel economy; our best was 35.0 hwy Sport mode … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL w/4Motion Engine: 2-liter TSI direct-injection turbo 4-cylinder Horsepower: 200 Torque: 207 pound-feet Transmission: 4Motion all-wheel drive EPA Ratings: 20/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base Price: $36,475 As Tested: $37,870 Overview: The Volkswagen Tiguan, which debuted in 2009, delivers … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum AWD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower: 284 Torque: 259 pound-feet Transmission: XTRONIC continually variable automatic transmission (CVT) EPA Ratings: 19/city, 26/highway, 21/combined Base Price: $43,560 As Tested: $44,685 Overview: The midsized Nissan Pathfinder crossover SUV was redesigned for … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Engine: Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Horsepower: 187 Torque: 185 pound-feet Transmission: Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed sport mode automatic EPA Ratings: 23/city, 29/highway, 26/combined Base Price: $30.695 As Tested: $34,085 Overview: The redesigned Mazda CX-5 crossover has evolved into something … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Volvo S90 Inscription, all-wheel-drive Engine: 2-liter super- and turbo-charged, direct-inject 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed Geartronic automatic EPA Ratings: 22/city, 31/highway, 25/combined Base Price: $52,950 As Tested: $66,105 Overview: The new 2017 Volvo S90 replaces Volvo’s venerable S80, taking styling cues from … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Kia Cadenza Limited Engine: 3.3-liter direct injection V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 20/city, 28, highway, 23/combined Base Price: $44,390 As Tested: $46,280 Overview: Redesigned for 2017, the Kia Cadenza presents a more formal and upscale presence than the first … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Genesis G90 Engine: 3.3-liter, twin turbo V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 20/combined Base Price: $68,100 As Tested: $69,050 Overview: The 2017 Genesis G90 is a totally new luxury sedan from Hyundai — which has spun its Genesis … read more