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Ask the Ecologist:

by Belle Bergner Q: What are the most effective energy efficiency techniques I can use to save energy and lower heating costs this winter? A: A lot depends on the current condition of your home or apartment, amount of insulation, quality of windows, etc. It doesn’t hurt to do some research and find out where […]

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Garden of the Month

By Jackie Reid Dettloff We urge people again to explore the hillside sloping down to Commerce Street from Reservoir Park. The unfenced backyard of Claude Gagnon opens out to a stunning view of the East Side. It is a garden that has something for everyone, with a brick path that threads all the elements together. […]

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Health Matters: Yard and Garden Safety

by Emily DeLeo Nutritious and colorful fresh fruits and vegetables will soon be in abundance. However, individuals living on limited incomes may feel they cannot afford that trip to the farmer’s market. Fresh produce can be a little pricey, or may not be a priority for a large family that is trying to stretch their […]

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“I Got It At Fischberger’s!”

Maybe it was the approaching holidays that seemed to wash the little variety store on Holton St. with the muted nostalgia of the 1950s… that golden time of peace and stability when the wealthiest Americans paid 90 percent of their income in taxes… by Jan Christensen Fischberger’s Variety store does harken back to another time. […]