The alarmist and reactionary tone of a recent op-ed (Sun Journal May 20) about a solar bill in the state legislature (LD 1881) inspired us to spend some time figuring out whether this bill was going to end solar development, help solar development, or just confuse everyone. The bill, LD 1881, would require developers of […]
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What I’ve learned: Peter Sagal’s ‘The Incomplete Book of Running’ is a hoot
Recently on a round trip to Boston, I listened to The Incomplete Book of Running, by Peter Sagal. In the car with me was my adult daughter, who is not interested in running. Nonetheless, she found the book interesting and entertaining, as did I. And even if you don’t intend to run so much as […]
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Kids’ Book Review
The Adventures of Sophie Mouse By Poppy Green In the book series ‘Sophie Mouse’, there are three characters in the book. Their names are Sophie, Hattie, and Owen. They are happy and nervous, they like to do lots of research, and they worry a lot. The pictures have no color. They always help other people […]
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Movie Review/’Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’
How wrong I was about 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” When I saw the first trailer, I remember groaning about starting a fourth big-screen Spider-Man continuity when we were still in the middle of the Tom Holland version, hadn’t had a proper conclusion for the Andrew Garfield version, and weren’t far enough removed from the […]
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Society offers C.B. Cummings program
NORWAY — The Norway Museum and Historical Society (NMHS) will host a ‘C.B. Cummings & Sons’ program on Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m., in their meeting room at 471 Main Street in Norway. C.B. Cummings & Sons was an important part of life in Norway for 143 years. Founded in 1860, the family-owned business […]
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What I’ve learned
Talking to your girlfriend’s mother on the phone can be a challenge. Particularly if she won’t let you speak to her daughter. Even worse is if your girlfriend is breaking up with you and you desperately want to talk to her, to apologize, to express your love, to plead with her, to convince her that […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole family
Spring Peas and More Peas and Asparagus with Feta and Mint Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked farro or pearled barley 4 cups vegetable stock 1 (6-ounce) block Greek feta cheese 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Beautiful Melody came to us in late March as a transport from another rescue in Puerto Rico. She spent her time in Puerto Rico living under a yellow bus and hiding from her abusive owner. Her foster parent from Puerto Rico let us know that she likes air conditioning, cuddling with people, and being pampered. […]
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Kids’ Recipes
Tortilla Bowl Deluxe Note: Braeden Mannering of Delaware was invited to the White House because he won a national healthy recipe contest for creating this dairy-free recipe. (If you try this recipe, get a grownup’s help because it requires using a knife.) Prep time: 10 minutes What you need: 1 medium (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
It’s time for the “Bear” facts… Bear is an 8-month-old mixed breed who is sweet and playful. He’s got some energy to burn off and would be a great addition to an active lifestyle. He belonged to an older gentleman who could no longer take care of him. Bear doesn’t know what to make of […]