In the second installment of our new weather column, I want to talk about a single number you can look at to determine how humid it feels outside. Most everyone looks at “humidity,” which is actually short for “relative humidity.” The word “relative” is in there because it is dependent upon the temperature.
For the first time in years, voters in the district have twice rejected the RSU 29 school budget, leaving school officials wondering what exactly it is the community wants.
Greetings. This is the first of what will be a bi-weekly column about weather tales and contrails, whispering winds and raging gales.
But I thought the first thing we should do is get acquainted. With our weather that is. Or, more specifically, with our climate. The climate of a place is simply what’s it typically like, weather-wise, over the course of the year.
Greetings. This is the first of what will be a bi-weekly column about weather tales and contrails, whispering winds and raging gales.
Greetings. This is the first of what will be a bi-weekly column about weather tales and contrails, whispering winds and raging gales.
It is hard to believe, after such a long, cold winter that led to a gloomy, wet spring, but summer has officially arrived in the Shiretown.
Let me preface this by saying I am not and have never been what one would call a dog lover. I prefer not to find my slippers chewed up and dislike the idea of stepping in doggy doo when walking barefoot in the backyard.
So when the family decided two years ago that we needed to have a puppy, I protested. Actually, I think it’s safer to say that I threw a fit. I argued that having a dog was a major responsibility and it would change our ability to go out of town for a day or weekend.
Names can be a tricky thing when doing genealogy, so it helps to know a little about the names and the naming traditions in your country of origin. It also helps to understand name meanings in the native language.
So many questions, so little time. Genealogy is all about finding the answers, and the best way is to use all your resources. You, my fellow questers, are one of the best resources. It is important to have other people in your bag of genealogy tricks.
I am deeply troubled by allegations of wrongdoing at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities around the country. The allegations of gross mismanagement and fraud are alarming and describe conduct that is reprehensible. The Inspector General’s investigation and findings are a call to action.
