AmericanTown'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 is a
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Teens Take Action Against Tobacco
Remember the saying "Give a Hoot; Don't Pollute?" It was made popular by Woodsy Owl to remind us that putting garbage in its place and taking
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 ArticleSEMPER 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 the
View ArticleTeacher Welcomes 4th Grade Students With a Song
If you're a kid and you hear someone say "having fun can be cool when we're following the rules," your first reaction might be to roll your eyes in
View ArticleSophia Sawyer And School Mates Support Monarch Butterflies
You have probably seen or heard reports about the decline of the honey bee and the effect that has on the environment. One study suggests we have the
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 ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Brighter Bites Serves the Community with Fresh Produce
While it might be hard to keep up with the latest health advice, adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet could be a step in the right
View ArticleEarth Talk: Lead Poisoning in U.S. Cities
Dear EarthTalk: I find it hard to believe that Flint, Michigan is the only city or town in the U.S. with lead contamination of its water system. Has
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Growing Health with Senior-Friendly Gardens
What A Waste Gardens Provide Fresh Produce for Local Seniors Through the What A Waste™ project, made possible by the Walmart Foundation, NFESH
View Article15 Wild Amusement Park Rides...that just might kill you!
Summertime is the perfect opportunity to let loose and release your inner daredevil. Hit any amusement park and you're likely to find the kinds
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Veterans Trek X-Country to Heal and Help Others
Stories of veterans are often in the news, but not as often as they should be or maybe not the right stories or they are not being read by the right
View ArticleWhy your dog wants to go the dog park...today!
Sure, your pooch gets their daily walk(s) but when he's looking up at you with those sad puppy eyes, what he's telling you is that he wants to go to
View ArticleEarth Talk: Why did Ringling Brothers stop using elephants in its circus...
Dear EarthTalk: Why did Ringling Brothers stop using elephants in its circus performances? -- M.L. After enduring years of criticism
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Feedback Aims to Curtail Food Waste
We all love to see the supermarket shelves stocked with new items and fresh produce. It makes the store look better and may even make us want to
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Teenager Works to Protect Elephants
When you think of Vermont you might think of maple syrup or snow or evergreen trees, but you probably don't think about elephants. Elephants are
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Farms for City Kids Teaches Life Lessons
Growing up in the city has its many benefits as well as challenges. You're closer to cultural attractions and transportation, but on the flip side,
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Little Free Library Building Is Booming!
Reading is exercise for your brain and it has many other benefits, including improving your memory, increasing your vocabulary and reducing your
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Fellow Mortals Rehabilitates Wildlife
Do you know what to do if you come into contact with an injured animal? Fistly, you should never handle any wild creature without gloves. Secondly,
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Doug Babcock Keeps the Community Safe
Keeping a community safe is a big job and it takes more than the work of police, firemen and EMTs. It takes careful planning and coordination, so the
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