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ROCKPORT RAMBLINGS: Rockport named top beach town
[ad_1] When it comes to “20 East Coast beach towns worth a visit, from Florida to Maine,” Conde Nast Traveler magazine put Rockport on…
Tag: Botany
Breaking News
Genetic analysis could speed up restoration of iconic American chestnut: Scientists
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Billions of American chestnut trees once covered the eastern United States. They soared in height, producing so many nuts that sellers…
Finance
Colombia will use drones to destroy coca crops
[ad_1] BOGOTA, Colombia — BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia will use drones to resume spraying of coca crops with a weed killer, the government…
Lifestyle
Transform fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fall
[ad_1] There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is…
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Drought mutes fall leaf-peeping season
[ad_1] PORTLAND, Maine — Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and…
Technology
In the cool of a Portugal night, it’s time to pick the grapes
[ad_1] VIMIEIRO, Portugal — Under a moonlit sky and the glow of headlamps, workers gingerly pluck grape clusters while much of Portugal sleeps. They…
Breaking News
UNESCO designates 26 new biosphere reserves amid biodiversity challenges and climate change
[ad_1] An Indonesian archipelago that’s home to three-fourths of Earth’s coral species, a stretch of Icelandic coast with 70% of the country’s plant life…
Breaking News
Golden lion tamarins and sloths become unlikely roommates at Palm Beach Zoo
[ad_1] WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Golden lion tamarins and Hoffman’s two-toed sloths have become unlikely roommates in a brand new habitat at the…
Breaking News
Grove of giant sequoia trees burns in California’s Sierra National Forest
[ad_1] FRESNO, Calif. — A lightning-sparked wildfire in California’s Sierra National Forest burned Tuesday through a grove of giant sequoias and set some of…
Breaking News
Green spaces are key to combating record heat in marginalized communities
[ad_1] Keith Lambert and his family cope with the extreme heat of summertime Chicago by going in and out of their house as quickly…
Boston, Massachusetts Local News
Cahill touts financial strength in State of City address
[ad_1] BEVERLY — Mayor Mike Cahill used his annual State of the City address this week to highlight accomplishments and to reiterate that the…
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Trail group hosting Solistice Party
[ad_1] HAMILTON — The Essex County Trail Association invites all to its annual Summer Solstice Party under the tent in a beautiful field at…
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New Moon Coffeehouse hosts folk duo
[ad_1] HAVERHILL — The award winning duo of Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will perform at the New Moon Coffeehouse on May 18 at…
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North Shore news in brief
[ad_1] Salem Celebrates Earth Week Salem will celebrate Earth Week and national Arbor Day with activities, including tree planting, at Witchcraft Heights Elementary School…
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Canned chickpeas — and their liquid — create an elegant, garlicky soup
[ad_1] Though many people prefer the flavor and texture of dried beans, canned beans have a leg up besides convenience. The super-starchy liquid in…
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Meet the man who has tasted everything on the Cheesecake Factory’s ridiculously long menu
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — and jabbed his fork into a chunk of glistening cashew chicken. He closed his eyes for a moment, considering the…
Family & Parenting
Parenting: Adorable Easter gifts every child will love
[ad_1] As Easter approaches, ensure your little one’s basket is filled with delightful gifts from Crate & Kids. The curated collection features everything from baskets…
Family & Parenting
Supermom In Training: Our favourite spring crafts
[ad_1] Hooray for spring and warm weather and being outside (and, when it’s raining, crafting like we’re outside)! My bean is much more grown…
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Grow tasty, nutritious greens indoors
[ad_1] Boost the flavor and nutritional value of winter meals by growing a container of greens indoors. Green leafy vegetables are healthy sources of…
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Stop marinating meat. Instead, season then sauce one-pan Florentine pork
[ad_1] Marinating meat for weeknight cooking rarely is worth it. That’s because marinades do a poor job of penetrating the surface of meat. Then…