In the late 1980s, Bunny Mellon, whom we only ever called "Mrs. Mellon," hired my dad, Henry Bancel La Farge, always known as "Bam," to build her a home on Nantucket Island. He became her Nantucket ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s been one year since a beloved street vendor – known as the “Watermelon Man” – was shot and killed during an attempted robbery. This Saturday, his family is honoring his memory.

8/15/26: In honor of our Nantucket package, we are re-sharing this story about the special relationship between Bunny Mellon and her Nantucket carpenter and eventual close friend, Henry Bancel La ...