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6 New England States at the Big E’s Avenue of States

New England’s Finest Products, Traditions and Fare on the Big E’s Avenue of States The Avenue of States provides fairgoers the opportunity to tour New England all without leaving The Big E. A visit to the Fair just isn’t complete without taking a stroll through the unique offerings and traditions of each New England State. From native foods to products and crafts, each state provides a plethora of delights for residents of… Read More

Category: Hampden County, Suggested Activity Tags: Big E, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New England, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, States, Vermont, western massachusetts

The Power of One vs. Biomass-Burning Incinerator

Biomass-Burning Incinerator At Our Doorstep Maybe you’ve noticed I’ve been absent from the blog rolls these days. Here’s why: early this summer, we got word that a company from Maine was proposing to build a biomass-burning incinerator in our town. Considering we live about 700 yards from the site, we thought we should learn more about biomass, what it is, and what this facility might mean for us. Unfortunately, it’s been bad… Read More

Category: Contributing Writer, Dana Pilson, Energy Tags: Biomass, Energy, Pownal, Pownal Biomass, Vermont

Strolling of the Heifers Supports Local Family Farms

The 9th annual Strolling of the Heifers Weekend Just over the board in Brattleboro, Vermont, the first weekend of June is always Strolling of the Heifers weekend — three days of events packed with fun for the whole family, but with a serious purpose: connecting people with the food they eat, so that family farms in the region can survive. The weekend’s theme will be “Milk ‘n Jazz: A Moo-sical Extravaganza,” so… Read More