After years of painstaking research, Melissa Sweet has produced a lovingly illustrated biography for young readers.
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Friendly and welcoming define the Pleasant Street Inn Bed & Breakfast
At Bates-Morse Mountain, there’s a lot more going on besides sunbathing
Students and professors dig in deep for lessons on climate change.
The state’s school gardens survive the drought
But some experience growing pains.
Rock Blocks are intended to spark your child’s imagination and are fun for adults too
The irregular blocks are made with non-toxic materials and come in a lobster bait bag
Fish with a dose of storytelling
Teach children the tales behind the fish and raise good little sustainable eaters.
Scarborough’s Roger Doiron hopes White House garden he helped inspire grows in perpetuity
In 2008, Doiron used the garden at his own white house to launch a viral campaign that for a kitchen garden at the White House. First lady Michelle Obama last week announced a plan to maintain the garden for years to come.
Alexandria Brasili is an aquaculture teacher with a goal
Inspiring the next generation of fishermen and women to go beyond lobster.
Lindsay Lohan visits Syrian refugee camp
The actress tours the facilities and talks with students.
Affleck, Damon surprise crowd with ‘Good Will Hunting’ performance
To benefit an arts nonprofit, the actors reprise their roles from the 1997 script.