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September 4 is National Macadamia Nut Day

National Macadamia Nut Day takes place on September 4, and we are celebrating Australia’s underrated gem — macadamia nuts. The country is mostly known for its wildlife and beautiful landscapes, but it...

Key West Back in the Day: The duck on a stick

One of the best birthday presents I ever bought anybody was a duck on a stick. It wasn’t a decision involving long forethought. After all, a duck on a stick doesn’t instantly leap to mind when you’re seeking the perfect birthday gift for a friend. However, this was the early…

Roots and Shoots: Our Stormy Future

Learning how to handle waterlogged soil

Modest Rise in COVID-19 Cases in Otsego County

County staff note that minor fluctuations in case numbers are expected, particularly as seasonal respiratory illnesses circulate and testing habits shift. Officials have not identified any clusters or outbreaks associated with the recent uptick.

Top 10: The worst fantasy football punishments for last-place finishers

When you put a bunch of football-crazed lunatics together, the hijinks and hilarity don’t stop. With the close of the NFL preseason on Aug. 29, it’s officially time for devout Fantasy Football players to ignore their families, jobs and just about anything else for the next four…

Understanding Quality Standards in Dairy Ingredient Supply

Procuring dairy ingredients is not enough. High standards for food safety, taste consistency, and consumer confidence must also be maintained. Knowing these requirements thoroughly guides suppliers and buyers towards ensuring a safe and reliable food chain. This article covers…

Can You Really Get Sober in a City Built on Staying Up All Night?

The assumption is that you can’t — that anyone serious about quitting has to leave town. Get on a plane, go somewhere with mountains, come back fixed. Sometimes that’s the right call. Often it isn’t. Because whatever you learn 2,000 miles away has to survive the trip home, and…

Kratom Abuse and Withdrawal Symptoms: What You Should Know

Kratom has spread quickly as a supplement marketed for energy, pain relief, and mood, often sold in gas stations and smoke shops as a plant-based, seemingly harmless alternative to prescription medication. That framing has left a lot of people unaware of what kratom actually does…

Online Bingo Made Fun: Game Formats, Winning Patterns, and Multi-Card Tips

Get familiar with online Bingo rules, exciting formats, winning patterns, multi-card play, and responsible gaming tips.

As whale sightings surge off NYC coast, Hochul signs whale safety law

Whales have made a remarkable comeback off New York City’s coastline. In July, Staten Island-based nonprofit Gotham Whale documented the 500th individual humpback whale in the waters surrounding New York City, marking a significant milestone in whale sightings for the region.…

East David Street Update Press Release

Q&A: Angie Nixon

The Bradenton Times was the only newspaper in Florida to endorse Nixon in the primaries. Editor Mitch Maley interviews her at WSLR.