Women are taking their sense of safety into their own hands by learning how to handle guns.
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Lifestyle news from the Sun Journal.
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In a word: Collocation: Soon to be your odds-on favorite
Collocations come in handy in telling the inspirational story of the woman who went from rags to riches after becoming tired of wearing mix-and-match clothes . . .
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Face Time: Ben Lampron dispenses career, relationship advice in new book
‘Choose something you want to improve on, start now and start strong,’ says the Lewiston native.
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Mark LaFlamme: Put your shirt on, Shatner
Talk of the Town is inspired by a reporter who was shirtless for some reason.
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Mahoosuc Land Trust: Preserving for ‘everyone’
Whatever one hankers for when heading outdoors, Mahoosuc Land Trust and its ever-growing conserved lands probably have something for them. ‘We would like people to understand that we conserve properties with everyone in mind.’
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In a word: Ado, petard, champing, dint and other fossils
Think about it, when was the last time you heard anyone use the word ‘immemorial’ when they weren’t referring to time?
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Mystery Photo for May 23, 2021
If you know where this photo was taken, enter our contest to win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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26% federal tax credit extended for solar investments
Until recently a federal tax credit for solar panels was scheduled to be reduced, then go away in 2022. That’s changed. Congress extended by two years the 26% tax credit, which significantly lowers the cost of an individual solar investment. The tax credit means the final cost for a $20,000 system is $15,000; $18,500 for […]
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Fish in space? NASA studies aquaponics to produce food in space, on Mars
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is researching several methods for food production in space and on other planets, including aquaponics. Perpetual production is critical when few resources are available, and closed-system methods are ideal for their efficiency. Aquaponics is particularly appealing because it offers high productivity of plants and fish. Researchers are working […]
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Face Time: Allie Burke and Melissa Harding working to benefit their communities
As leaders with the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, Allie Burke and Melissa Harding are addressing hunger, poor health, substance abuse and more in their communities.