SEMPER K9 Helps Veterans and Shelter Animals
From Shelter to Service is the tagline of SEMPER K9—an organization that makes assistance dogs available to veterans. Their mission is “to enhance
View ArticleEarth Talk: What’s the latest in the battle over protecting the ANWR?
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest in the battle over whether or not to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)? The issu
View ArticleEarth Talk: Can you suggest ways to test drinking water for contaminants?
Dear EarthTalk: I recently moved into a new rental house and the water from the tap tastes kinda funny. Can you suggest some easy and inexpensive
View ArticleEarth Talk: If solar energy is growing so much in the U.S., why have some of...
Dear EarthTalk: First Solyndra went under, then SunEdison... If solar energy is growing so much in the U.S., why have some of the bigger players
View ArticleEarth Talk: What’s new in efforts to generate electricity from ocean waves?
Dear EarthTalk: You hear a lot about solar and wind energy, but what’s new in efforts to generate electricity from ocean waves? -- M.B.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Best Friends is a No-Kill Sanctuary
You don’t have to believe that “dog is man’s best friend” to agree the Best Friends Organization is friend to dog and man alike. Best Friends
View ArticleEarth Talk: What’s new in efforts to generate electricity from ocean waves?
Dear EarthTalk: You hear a lot about solar and wind energy, but what’s new in efforts to generate electricity from ocean waves? -- M.B.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Homes for Heroes
Moving, along with buying and selling a home can be one of the more stressful life events. Throughout the process there are many details to consider,
View ArticleEarth Talk: Polyester fleece clothing and our oceans
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that polyester fleece clothing is a huge contributor to the problem of plastic in our oceans? -- M.W.
View ArticlePolling Place Locator, Times and Candidates in Newmarket, NH - 2016 Election
One of the most important events in the United States is upon us: Election Day. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, millions of voters will cast their vote for our ne
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Mural Honors Local Veterans
Cities and towns across the United States will hold various ceremonies to thank veterans on November 11th. Some will step off in parades and some will
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Volunteers Deliver Meals to Seniors
When November rolls around and people plan holiday meals and parties, organizations like the Office for the Aging and Meals on Wheels America take spe
View ArticleEarth Talk: Environment policy under President Donald Trump
Dear EarthTalk: What kinds of changes to federal environmental policies can we expect to see from Donald Trump when he assumes the presidency? --
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: John van Hengel: Father of the Food Bank
Families, friends and neighbors have always helped each other out in hard times, offering a hand up, hand out or home-cooked meal as needed. The act o
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Firefighters Rescue Stranded Tourists
As flames consumed parts of Tennessee, including popular tourist towns like Gatlinburg, firefighters from all over the country were pitching in to hel
View ArticleEarth Talk: Making Colleges More Green
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways I can get my college to be more green? -- B.OTT In recent years, colleges and univ
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Advocates Stand Up For Children
When we think of a heroes, we often think of first responders and servicemen and women who are always to be praised for the work they do in perilous s
View ArticleEarth Talk: Self driving cars and the environment
Dear EarthTalk: Are self-driving cars good for the environment? -- B.S. You know the future is here when you see that the car beside you
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Hunger and Local Health Data: Putting the Two Together
Finding Solutions to Senior Hunger In the Face of Growing Need and Shrinking Resources For nearly a decade now the National Foundation to End Senior
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Furniture Sharehouse Helps Make Houses Into Homes
It’s the little things that make a house a home. A chair here, a picture there and a table to gather around for family meals. At the Furniture Share
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