THE STILLNESS of the surface of Pillings Pond reflects a perfect mirror image of the landscape. The extremely mild late fall temperatures of the past six weeks are expected to continue at least through Christmas week. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

THE STILLNESS of the surface of Pillings Pond reflects a perfect mirror image of the landscape. The extremely mild late fall temperatures of the past six weeks are expected to continue at least through Christmas week. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

Published in the December 16, 2015 edition