Tewksbury’s water system back in compliance | News
TEWKSBURY — Postcards with the link to the latest town water consumer confidence report were delivered recently to residents. Provided on a quarterly basis, the report details information for the community about the town’s water purification and distribution system. Of note in this report is the statement by the water department that the town is […]
Outdoor Conditions (7/15): Prepare for hot temps, busy trails this weekend –
The following are only the most recent notices pertaining to public lands in the Adirondacks. Please check the Adirondack Backcountry Information webpages for a full list of notices, including seasonal road statuses, rock climbing closures, specific trail conditions, and other pertinent information. New This Week: Fire Danger Reminder: Practice the utmost safety when building campfires this summer. Dry […]
A GROWING CONCERN: Celebrate new love for an ancient herb
WELL, ONE EXCELLENT event is over — Fourth of July. This weekend is another one on the Peninsula: Sequim Lavender Weekend, continuing through Sunday. Go visit www.lavenderfestival.com to get all the details, but do not miss the largest lavender festival in North America — and for good reason. So many people are impressed with the […]
Follow these tips to harvest large ripe tomatoes
Tomatoes are the rock stars of the summer harvest and this is the time of the growing season when many tomato growers are counting down the days until they harvest lots of ripe fruit. This is also the time of the season when gardeners should be doing everything they can to maximize the productivity of […]
Local law enforcement can learn a lot from Uvalde – The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Watching the school surveillance video of what can only be described as a complete failure by local police in Uvalde, Texas, can be a wake-up call for all small police forces. Let’s hope that the video released this week will be used as an educational tool by all the town and county officers that […]
Rattlesnake safety 101: What you need to know
Colorado is home to over 30 species of snakes. Only three of them are a risk to humans. COLORADO, USA — As Colorado heats up for the summer and more people are outdoors, Colorado Parks and Wildlife put out its dos-and-don’ts when you are bitten by venomous snakes. Colorado is home to about 30 species […]
Boy’s death from rattlesnake bite leaves ‘huge hole’ in Colorado family
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (KCNC) — Six-year-old Simon Currat’s mother Lindsey says her son was a boy who loved adventure. “They were out riding bikes and he loved to ride bikes,” she said. On July 5, he and his dad went for an evening ride at the Bluestem Prairie Open Space near their home in the […]
The New BA.5 Subvariant Is a Reminder for Employers the Perils of COVID-19 Aren’t Going Away: Your 4-Step Plan | Fisher Phillips
With the uptick in the COVID-19 positivity rate due to the emerging dominance of the BA.5 variant – thought to be the most transmissible yet – beleaguered employers once again find themselves in the position of confronting the politics and perils of implementing effective COVID-19 mitigation strategies. The increase is notable enough that it prompted […]
Sevier County drinking water boil advisory lifted
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Homes in Sevierville and parts of Sevier County will no longer need to boil all drinking water after a flash flood interrupted water treatment operations and caused a water boil advisory to be issued. The drinking water warning went into effect Thursday for Sevierville Water System customers and Sevier County Water […]
The Best Toilet Bowl Cleaners of 2022
Also available at Home Depot. Who it’s for: People who want an industrial-grade, multipurpose cleaning product. Who it isn’t for: People who want a cleaner that requires minimal effort. Sometimes, a regular toilet bowl cleaner isn’t enough to get out the deepest and most hard-set stains, which is where this industrial-strength product comes in. Made […]