If the standard Ouija session involves hushed questions whispered in a darkened seance room, Rick “Ormortis” Schreck’s record-breaking rendition of the talking board game is the otherworldly communication equivalent of shouting through a bullhorn with the volume pegged to the … Continue reading →
Since 2001, the West Barnstable Fire Department, servicing the seaside town of roughly 3,200, has received just shy of $1 million in grants. Part of that success came about from simply taking the first step: applying for a variety of … Continue reading →
As a nine-year-old boy living in a refugee camp, Sokhary Chau did not aspire to be the first Cambodian American mayor elected in the United States. He was merely looking for a place to call home. Over 25 years later … Continue reading →
A city in Massachusetts with a history of pioneering recycling efforts has again developed a program to ease the effects of sustainability policies on its residents. Massachusetts’ mattress waste ban will go into effect Nov. 1. The ban is part … Continue reading →
Some people live for their cup of joe. In fact, the National Coffee Association found that 62% of Americans drink coffee every day, with the average coffee drinker consuming three cups daily. WalletHub.com notes, “Coffee consumption has also risen 8% … Continue reading →
Children are the future, and while that statement may be a cliché, it doesn’t make it any less accurate. And as such, it is vital for children to receive quality health care. WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District … Continue reading →
Augusta, Maine, has the distinction of being the third smallest capital city in the United States. It is in the heart of the Kennebec Valley in central Maine and is located on both sides of the river at the head … Continue reading →
Stormwater, which is defined as any water from rain or melted snow running untreated into storm basins, has a significant environmental impact most people do not fully understand. Untreated stormwater has the potential to pollute local water bodies and cause … Continue reading →
You might be wondering what a locavore is. Well, they are people who prefer to mainly eat foods sourced from their local region, and as LawnStarter.com notes, interest in locally sourced foods has only grown during the pandemic. “But not … Continue reading →
According to Dr. Xianming Shi, professor in civil and environmental engineering at Washington State University, the United States applies around 27 million tons of road salt to roadways annually. This road salt has the potential to contaminate up to 1,500 … Continue reading →
A spirit of putting collaboration over competition has been key to helping six small-town Massachusetts fire departments respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The towns of Newburyport, Salisbury, Amesbury, West Newbury, Merrimac and Newbury joined forces this spring to ensure they … Continue reading →
