The U.S. bird population has been declining by the millions for several decades. Thankfully, there is a growing interest in managing sugarbushes as an ecological support for our diverse bird populations. Steve Hagenbuch, the lead on the national Audubon Bird-Friendly Maple program, shared ideas of h...

Looking for something fun to do while out and about this summer? How about Bug Week in Connecticut? UConn Extension is excited to celebrate Bug Week 2026, July 12 - 18, with hands-on educational programs and family-friendly events across Connecticut that highlight the fascinating world of insects an...

The year the United States came to be was an interesting time to be alive, particularly for those living in colonial America. The American Revolutionary War began in 1776, and much of the year was marked by events stemming from that conflict. Below are some of the more notable events to take place d...

I recently had the opportunity to catch up with dear family and friends. One of the things we spoke on, amongst other things, was the difference between regular milk and A2 milk and lactose-free milk. I’ve also had many others recently asked about the difference, so this inspired me to research and ...

Extended holiday weekends tend to fall on national holidays throughout the year, giving workers and students an opportunity to enjoy an extra day off from work (or school). The open road beckons millions of people on three-day weekends, which serve as a great chance to get away. In 2026, the Indepen...

The chaos of the Revolution swept through the Mohawk Valley frontier, with families, farms and entire communities hanging in the balance. Many of those long-ago conflicts still shape the valley today. The Mohawk River corridor is lined with places where diplomats negotiated, militias marched and bat...

Farmstead 1868 will host its annual Cazenovia Lavender Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 4690 Shephards Rd., Cazenovia. The two-day festival turns the family farm into a weekend destination with lavender fields, live music, artisan vendors, wellness workshops,...

Dear Paw's Corner: My partner wants to buy a purebred kitten over the internet. I think it’s a terrible idea, and we would do just fine with a lovable cat from a local shelter. How can I change their mind? – Janine L., Sherwood, OR Dear Janine: I’ll do my best! Here are some points to bring up: • Yo...

The real estate market is notably competitive. While the competitive nature of real estate is often discussed in terms of buying, sellers might face some stiff competition when trying to make their properties stand out. The popularity of real estate listing websites like Zillow , Trulia and Redfin h...